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The Library’s Board of Trustees Announces New Members

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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The Kansas City Public Library welcomes two new members and thanks two outgoing members for their years of service....
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San Francisco Public Library Settles Super Bowl Bet With Kansas City Public Library

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The Kansas City Public Library and the San Francisco Public Library teamed up to tackle censorship with a friendly Super Bowl wager....
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'Growing Together' With Kansas City Community Gardens Classes

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The Kansas City Community Gardens offers basic gardening classes at Library locations in March and April 2024....
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Artist Chico Salvador Sierra Explores Overlooked Narratives

Friday, February 23, 2024
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Chico Salvador Sierra's "Eikonographia Radicale: Reimagining Cultural Icons," Feb. 24 - May 11, 2024, Central Library....
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Bigger Than Football: Library Systems “Tackle Censorship”

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Super Bowl News: The Kansas City Public Library is partnering with the San Francisco Public Library to draw attention "Tackle Censorship."...
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February 2024 Central Youth Services Zine

Thursday, February 1, 2024
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There's a lot to love in the February Central Youth Services zine!...
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Railroad Tycoon Envisioned a Grand Belgian Settlement in Kansas City. Then Came Cholera.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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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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Siragusa Named as Library’s Interim Director

Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Debbie Siragusa, the Kansas City Public Library’s assistant director and chief operating officer, has been named interim director of the Library as it...
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Make a New Discovery in the New Year at the Plaza Branch

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Discover a new hobby, special-interest group, or organization at this 20+ table event that aims to help everyone find something new in the new year....
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Representing More Voices and Connecting Patrons With a Second Zine Collection

Friday, January 12, 2024
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The Kansas City Public Library has a new, circulating zine collection. It's one of the only in the area that offers zines people can check out as they...
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