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On December 25, 1925, a string of Christmas lights hung over a doorway at the Country Club Plaza for the first time and began a tradition....

State, county, and city officials recognized the Library for its service to the community....

Nell Donnelly and her chauffeur, George Blair, were kidnapped on December 16, 1931. Donnelly had become famous after the founding of the Donnelly Garm...

In 1940, Works Progress Administration workers took photos of every building in Kansas City — houses, restaurants, shops, gas stations, and more. The...

Whether you're buying or checking out, spend your winter with these staff-recommended reads....

On December 11, 1884, Nelle Nichols Peters was born to a farming family in Niagara, North Dakota. She would become one of the most prolific architects...

The 2024 annual impact report shows growth and unwavering community engagement....

For the sixth year, the Kansas City Public Library’s AmeriCorps Programs is collecting donations of travel-sized personal care items for a hygiene kit...

On December 7, 1940, the U.S. Army Air Corps announced that the Fairfax Industrial District in Kansas City, Kansas, would host a North American Aviati...

From December 9, 2024, through January 2, 2025, the Waldo Branch will be open for hold pickups only....