All Library locations will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
Signature Event
Saturday, May 25, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
U.S. Senator, Kansas City native Tim Kaine, discusses his new memoir, 'Walk, Ride, Paddle: A Life Outside' with writer Candice Millard. The two talk a...
Signature Event
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
6:00pm
Online
In Person
As Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' album makes headlines for the superstar’s fresh take on the country music genre, bestselling novelist, award-winning song...
Activity
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
4:30pm
In Person
This film examines the 1995 Chicago record breaking heat wave that resulted in over 700 deaths. The film focuses on the people most affected by nat...
Activity
Thursday, June 6, 2024
12:00pm
In Person
Take a mid-day mind-body break with this 30-minute guided meditation session facilitated by mindfulness coach Nicoya Helm. All sessions will be hel...
Signature Event
Sunday, June 9, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
Local attorney Gary Jenkins, a filmmaker, author and former Kansas City police detective, investigated mafia bombings and murders in the 1970s in the...
Activity
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
11:00am
In Person
Join us in the 3North space at the Central Branch every 2nd Tuesday for Let's Talk: Senior Conversations. We will be discussing current...
Signature Event
Thursday, June 13, 2024
7:00pm
Online
In Person
In a special presentation as part of the Library’s yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, NPR’s Ari Shapiro – host of the award-winning news magazine...
Activity
Thursday, June 20, 2024
12:00pm
In Person
Take a mid-day mind-body break with this 30-minute guided meditation session facilitated by mindfulness coach Nicoya Helm. All sessions will be hel...
Activity
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
11:00am
In Person
Join us in the 3North space at the Central Branch every 2nd Tuesday for Let's Talk: Senior Conversations. We will be discussing current...
Activity
Thursday, July 18, 2024
12:00pm
In Person
Take a mid-day mind-body break with this 30-minute guided meditation session facilitated by mindfulness coach Nicoya Helm. All sessions will be hel...