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Lucile Bluford

Library Acquires the 'Kansas City CALL'’s Photograph Archive

Friday, July 11, 2025
Missouri Valley
KC History
Black History
The Library will house 'The CALL''s more than 70,000 photographs and mixed files containing research material, clippings, and ephemera....
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Derrick Barnes' I Got You

A Children's Author from Kansas City is Using His Writing 'Superpower' to Erase Stereotypes

Friday, July 11, 2025
Youth and Family
Derrick Barnes returns to his hometown on July 15 to discuss his new picture book “I Got You” at the Library's Plaza Branch at 6 p.m....
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Popular Free Writing Classes Return in August

Monday, July 7, 2025
Writers for Readers
Nearly 500 Library patrons attended free writing classes during the 2024-2025 school year. Beginning in August 2025, those classes are back....
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Worlds of Fun

How Has Worlds of Fun Changed Over the Years? Explore the KC Theme Park's History

Friday, July 4, 2025
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What's Your KCQ is a collaboration between The Star and the Kansas City Public Library series that answers your questions about the history, people, p...
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Library Launches Strategic Planning Campaign, Asks for Public’s Help

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Come to the Central Library on July 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. to imagine the future of the Library together....
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The Library Invites Patrons to Explore ‘Creative Freedom’ in July

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
July 4th is associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and more. The Library extends the celebration beyond one day to explore the idea of “Creati...
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July 2025 Central Youth Services Zine

Monday, June 30, 2025
Youth and Family
We felt you should know the July issue of the Central Youth Services zine is ready for you!...
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Saturday, June 28, 2025
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The landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The ADA prohibits discriminatio...
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1970s student protestors

More Than 50 Years After Gay Rights Activism Began at KU, This Book Collects Student Stories

Friday, June 20, 2025
Signature Events
Pride Month
Local History
At 6 p.m. on June 25 at the Plaza Branch, Katherine Rose-Mockry talks about "Liberating Lawrence: Gay Activism in the 1970s at the University of Kansa...
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Young Actors Workshop at Plaza Branch Leans in on the Laughter

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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The Library’s popular free summer Young Actors Workshop returns July 14-18 for a streamlined audience, ages 7 to 12, and with a new focus: improv clas...
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