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Protect Your Freedom to Read: Speak Up On Proposed State Rule

Sunday, November 13, 2022 - 9:11pm

Missouri’s secretary of state wants to enact a new policy that libraries believe endangers your freedom to read and threatens to reduce community access to public library books and other resources. A public comment period runs through Wednesday, December 14, 2022, giving you a chance to speak up for your right to read and speak out against censorship. Learn more and take action today.

Monday, September 12, 2022 - 6:57pm

The Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) with a collection of book recommendations, film offerings, and other resources that explore a rich array of the experiences and perspectives of Latino Americans.

Saturday, September 10, 2022 - 6:34pm

Voting is now open for The Pitch's Best of Kansas City 2022 and you're encouraged to cast a vote for our locations in the running for Best Library Branch - Missouri! Voting is open through September 30, 2022.

Friday, September 2, 2022 - 5:00am

After reading a recent article about the history of Municipal Stadium a reader noticed the same name on a downtown hotel sign and asked What’s Your KCQ? to explain who the Muehlebachs were.

Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 3:14pm

Why did the frog go out for breakfast? His toadster was broken. Yes! It's September, and the latest Central Youth Services zine is out and full of toad-ally great jokes! Or at least one toad-ally great one about a frog going out for breakfast