Welcome to the Reading Party

We're inviting you to the Reading Party, the 2024 Kansas City Public Library's Summer Reading Program. Read (or listen to) any five books, log them online, and earn a reward.

Join us in celebrating the power of reading to build bonds, create connections, inspire, enrich, and empower.

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Library Names Abby Yellman New Executive Director – and It’s a Coming Home

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Abby Yellman will assume the position of executive director on August 5.

Library Observes Juneteenth, the Nation's 'Second Independence Day'

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

In observance of Juneteenth, all Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

From Labor Strikes to Demolition, Here's the Story of Kansas City's Buck O'Neil Bridge

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

What's Your KCQ? What do you want to know about our community? The Library and The Kansas City Star combine resources to find answers to questions about regional topics.

Kevin Willmott, C.J. Janovy

No Place Like Home: The Strugg...

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 6:00pm

Plaza Branch

Oscar winner Kevin Willmott (BlacKkKlansman) discusses one of his recent projects, the 2023 documentary sequel to Kansas City journalist C.J. Janovy’s book of the same name, No Pla...

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Kids

Family Storytime

Irene H. Ruiz Branch |

June 22 |

10:30am

Teens

Saturday Afternoon Cartoons

Lucile H. Bluford Branch |

June 22 |

12:00pm

Seniors

You, Me, Us: A Celebration of Queer Music for Saxo...

Plaza Branch |

June 22 |

1:00pm

Adults

Movie: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'

Central Library |

June 22 |

2:00pm

Power of Words

How do you personally connect with mental health? Join us for conversations with community leaders as we highlight topics from words that inspire. Together we will harness collective wisdom to strengthen personal development and support positive rela...

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