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Cooked Survival By Zip Codes

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 4:30pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

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...

Transformations: New Perspectives on the Art of Miniatures

Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Four contemporary artists who incorporate miniature art in narrative videos, paintings, and photographs discuss their work on view in Transformations:...

Piano Recital by Jacob Hopkins

Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:00pm

Central Library

In Person

In honor of Mother's Day, we are hosting a piano recital in our beautiful Kirk Hall. We know many of you will head out to a bustling brunch on Sund...

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Masterclass featuring Bobby Watson

Monday, May 13, 2024 4:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Join legendary jazz saxophonist, Bobby Watson, for a Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Masterclass. He will play, tell stories, and answer questions from...

Crosswords and Jazz

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 5:30pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

Do you like puzzles? Spend an hour solving crosswords, word searches, and other logic puzzles while soothing jazz plays in the background. This pro...

Personal Property Tax Declaration Online Help

Monday, May 20, 2024 11:00am

Southeast Branch

In Person

Receive help filing your Personal Property Declarations online. On Tuesday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a staff member will be available to help y...

Listen to Spring: An Evening of Nature Inspired Works

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 6:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Join pianist, Dr. Po Sim Head and violinist Yi-Miao Huang for an evening of nature inspired works. They will perform pieces written by composers fr...

Borthday Bash at Plaza Library banner graphic with birthday candles

Birthday Bash at the Plaza Library

Friday, May 31, 2024 5:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Join us as we kick off summer reading at the Plaza Library! We will have live music, games, raffle prizes, crafts, giveaways and more! We are excited...

Kickoff: 2024 Art in the Loop Project

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:00pm

Central Library

In Person

The 2024 Art in the Loop Project, inspired by a Library talk by urbanist Tommi Laitio, invited artists to share how they practice or observe convivenc...

You, Me, Us: A Celebration of Queer Music for Saxophone and Piano

Saturday, June 22, 2024 1:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Join saxophonist Nick May and pianist Alex Li in celebration of Pride month with a performance and discussion of queer narratives in music as part...

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