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A group of Library staffers gathers for an Urban Hike outside the Central Library.

Take A Hike With Your Library

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
KC History
Missouri Valley
The Library has partnered with Urban Hikes KC on a series of guided tours. Now, there’s one focused on the Library District....
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June 2025 Central Youth Services Zine

Monday, June 2, 2025
Youth and Family
Do we love hue? Yes, we do! We've got a colorful Summer Reading June issue of the Central Youth Services zine ready for you!...
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Pride book display with crafted boxes

The Library Celebrates Pride Month with Book Lists Inspired by the Pride Flag and More

Saturday, May 31, 2025
Pride Month
LGBTQIA+
The Library commemorates Pride Month with LGBTQIA+ book recommendations, highlights from past programs, film offerings, and other resources....
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Summer Reading at Vine Street Brewing Co in 2024

Kansas City Public Library Welcomes All Ages For Summer Reading

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Summer Reading
The Library's annual Summer Reading program kicks off on May 30 and runs through August 15....
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The James Pendergast Memorial in West Terrace Park.

A Memorial For A Pendergast? The Legacy Of ‘Big Jim’ In Kansas City

Sunday, May 18, 2025
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Pendergast Years
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 abo...
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2025 Pop in at the Park

The Library Pops In At Kansas City Parks

Friday, May 16, 2025
Summer Reading
Library Services
Stop by select Kansas City-area parks between June 3 - August 8, 2025, visit with your Library, and receive a FREE BOOK!...
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The entrance to the Sugar Creek Branch is a lot more streamlined.

Sugar Creek Branch Updates Make ‘Book Browsing A Much Nicer Experience’

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Library's Sugar Creek Branch got a "refresh" in May, including streamlined shelving, a larger area for public programs, and a new space for teens...
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Malcolm X in New York City

The Library Recognizes Malcolm X's Centennial Birthday

Monday, May 12, 2025
Black History
Throughout May, the Library celebrates Malcolm X's life and work with reading lists, book groups, film screenings, and other programming....
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Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy

‘Queer Eye’ Star & KC Author Reawaken Queer History in New Young Adult Novel

Sunday, May 11, 2025
Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy speak at Central Library at 6 p.m. Monday, May 19....
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May 2025 Central Youth Services Zine

Friday, May 2, 2025
Youth and Family
There's a lot of buzz around the May issue of the Central Youth Services zine! Get your copy at the Central Library or download one online....
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