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Pedro Martín signs books at the ALA.

Author and Illustrator Pedro Martín Welcomes Your Questions at the Central Library on July 12

Monday, July 8, 2024
Signature Events
Pedro Martín visits on Friday, July 12, at 1 p.m. for a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process....
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July 2024 Central Youth Services Zine

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Youth and Family
We felt you should know the Summer Reading Party is still happening in the July Central Youth Services Zine, available online or at the Library!...
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Cindy Hohl, director of policy analysis and operational support at Kansas City Public Library.

Kansas City’s Own Cindy Hohl is Inaugurated American Library Association President

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Cindy Hohl, director of operational support at the Kansas City Public Library, is the new president of the American Library Association (ALA)....
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Lucile Bluford bust at the Bluford Branch

Remembering 'Miss Bluford' on Lucile Bluford Day

Friday, June 28, 2024
Lucile Bluford – the namesake of the Library's L.H. Bluford Branch – will be celebrated on July 1, designated as Lucile Bluford Day....
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New Library CEO, Abby Yellman.

Library Names Abby Yellman New Executive Director – and It’s a Coming Home

Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Abby Yellman will assume the position of executive director on August 5....
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KCQ Buck O'Neil Bridge

From Labor Strikes to Demolition, Here's the Story of Kansas City's Buck O'Neil Bridge

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
What's Your KCQ?
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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Plaza Branch Hosts Young Actors Workshop for Budding Thespians

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The free Young Actors Workshop at the Plaza branch returns July 8 - 12 with daily classes for children ages 3 to 18 and a public performance. Space is...
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Ari Shapiro photo.jpgAri Shapiro, co-host of National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” will talk about his new book June 13 at the Kansas City Central Library.

Ahead of NPR Host’s Visit to KC, Readers of His New Book Find Great Storytelling

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
FYI Book Club participants gathered at KCUR 89.3 to discuss Ari Shapiro's book, "The Best Strangers in the World."...
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Breastfeeding is welcome

The Library 'Moves the Needle' to Offer Privacy Screens for Breastfeeding

Monday, June 10, 2024
Library Services
The Library is working toward becoming a breastfeeding friendly institution. The first step: mobile privacy screens for patrons at most Library branch...
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TempleMade Fitness at North-East Branch.

Library Launches Kids' Summer Wellness Classes at North-East Branch

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Thanks to a Spotlight on Literacy Library Services & Technology Act grant, the Library will offer four fitness classes for children at the North-East...
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