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A story’s characters are what gives it a beating heart. From their innermost thoughts and words to the complex choices they make, this course will...

How to Learn and Keep a Creative Practice Nicoya Helm will lead participants through various exercises and discussions to...

Grandpa and Grandma’s first meeting. Your parents’ journey to America. The birth of your first (or fifth) child. All families have stories, but man...

Shades of Burgundy is a program featuring chamber and solo performances by the members of the Burgundy Trio, comprised of current UMKC students Mad...

What is a poem that doesn’t have any words? A poem that is struggling to depart the page? A poem that challenges us to rethink “poetry” altogether?...

Join us for a fun-filled evening of trivia! Test your knowledge on a variety of topics and enjoy the challenge with others. This event is open to ages...

Healthy Kids Day is a community celebration to promote health and wellness for South KC kids and families. The event brings nonprofits and local busin...

The Bookmobile will be giving away free books and library information. The Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center will be giving away native plants and info...

Discover, play, and create at different activity stations throughout the library! Explore our library and celebrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Eng...

Free movies are shown in the Durwood Film Vault, an original bank vault converted into a 28-seat movie theatre at the Central Library. Screenings a...