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This year’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month carries particular poignance for the Kansas City Public Library. In conjunction with the monthlong observance, running from September 15 to October 15, the Library annually highlights a collection of book recommendations, film offerings, and other resources that explore a rich array of the experiences and perspectives of Latino Americans.
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The Library’s catalog is currently experiencing a problem that is preventing all users from being able to login. This means that cardholders are unable to place holds and view checked-out materials on both the online catalog and the KC Library mobile app. Some of our online resources will also be inaccessible due to this login problem.
National Immigrants Day on October 28 celebrates the U.S. as a melting pot of diverse cultures, customs, and ethnicities and honors the perseverance and contributions of those who sought opportunity in America.
Ten-year-old Addison Achberger delivered a delightfully goosebumpy tale of an eerie and (ahem) bloody encounter in winning the Library’s 2022 Ghost Story Contest. Her nearly 500-word piece, “Into the Night,” was selected from some three dozen submissions from youngsters ages 10-14 who live in the Kansas City Public Schools and Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools districts.
Earlier this month, the Tech Access team at the Kansas City Public Library hosted events to promote Digital Inclusion Week, October 5-9 – dates designated in a mayoral proclamation by Quinton Lucas. This annual event, spearheaded by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, promotes digital equity efforts across the country and helps people enact change in their communities.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Searching for what's on the ballot? Need to find where to vote? The Library has you covered with important resources to keep you informed and up to date.