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The Past, Present, and Future of Restaurants in KC

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

In a three-part lunchtime series coinciding with Restaurant Week, restaurant critic Liz Cook of The Pitch visits with restaurateurs and industry workers across the spectrum to assess what has been lost, how surviving kitchens are adapting today, and what the future might hold.

‘His history is notorious’: KCQ tracks mafia connections at Northland country club

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

The story of Eddie Osadchey is key in responding to a question to “What’s Your KCQ?” from Richard Taegel. “What’s Your KCQ?” is an ongoing series in which The Star and the Kansas City Public Library partner to answer readers’ queries about our region.

Job Club Offers Camaraderie, Practical Advice for Job Seekers

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

If your New Year’s resolution involved a career change, the Library has you covered with practical resources to aid your job search. Find out how to refine your job search to provide better leads and then stand out among hundreds of other applicants.

January 2021 Central Youth Services Zine

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Monday, January 4, 2021

The January 2021 Central Youth Services Zine is out! It is packed with new books, interesting facts, and hilarious jokes about owls and spaghetti. There's also an excellent poem about painting a donkey. And if you thought you knew how regular soap works, you might be surprised!

Start Fresh in 2021 with an Assist from Your Library

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

We're all glad to have 2020 behind us. How can you make the most of the blank slate that is 2021? Let the Library help you turn your New Year’s resolutions into real results.