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North-East Branch Undergoing Renovations Through 2020

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The Library’s North-East Branch will TEMPORARILY RELOCATE beginning Monday, December 16, 2019, as the location begins a complete renovation and redesign. A temporary space directly across the street at 5930 Wilson Rd. in the Northeast Plaza Shopping Center will house many of the location’s materials during the process, which is expected to last through late 2020. Find out how to plan your visit and what's planned for the North-East Branch's exciting future.

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The second class of Career Online High School graduates enthusiastically collected their diplomas during a recent celebration. The program. sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library, Mid-Continent Public Library, Literacy Kansas City, in partnership with Gale Cengage, gives area adults a chance to earn a fully accredited high school diploma and career certificate online, at no charge.

Libraries, Literacy KC Celebrate 2019 Career Online High School Graduates

Friday, May 10, 2019

The second class of Career Online High School graduates enthusiastically collected their diplomas during a recent celebration. The program is sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library, Mid-Continent Public Library, and Literacy Kansas City, in partnership with Gale Cengage; it gives area adults a chance to earn a fully accredited high school diploma and career certificate online, at no charge.

Patron Notice: Computer Upgrades Planned for Week of May 20

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Library computers at all locations will be undergoing upgrades the week of May 20-25. This process will roll out new and improved features, including advance computer station sign-up capabilities. Due to time needed for installation, public computers at each location will be unavailable for patron use on certain dates. Learn more about the upgrades and availability schedule.

Children's Book Week, an annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, launched in 1919 and is currently the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. In 2019 the annual event celebrates its 100th anniversary; on the occasion of this notable milestone, the Library shares the history of Children's Book Week and highlights a collection of commemorative posters produced throughout the program's past.

Children's Book Week: An Illustrated Celebration of Reading

Friday, May 3, 2019

Children's Book Week, an annual celebration of books for youth and the joy of reading, was launched in 1919 and is currently the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Marking the event's 100th anniversary, the Library shares its history and spotlights a remarkable collection of commemorative Children's Book Week posters dating to that founding year.

How Long Did Trains Run on the Rail Line Now Known as the Trolley Trail? Your KC Q Answered

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The name of Kansas City’s Trolley Trail – a six-mile path now populated by walkers, runners, and bikers – offers some indication of its original purpose. The route is one of the last pieces of the city’s original streetcar system.

Library Offers Access to Kansas City Star Digital Editions

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The Kansas City Star Image Edition service provides readers with free access to digital versions of the full paper, with an archive ranging from 2013 to present. View the paper online just as it appears in print; plus you can share, clip, print, and save articles, add citations, conduct searches, and view easily on mobile devices.