All Library locations will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
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
Friday, May 31, 2024
5:00pm
In Person
Join us as we kick off summer reading at the Plaza Branch! We will have live music from Dino O'Dell and the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, games, raffle...
Signature Event
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
6:00pm
Online
In Person
Kansas City writer Chelan David discusses his new book, Beautiful States of Mind: A Father and Daughters’ Pilgrimage to All 50 States. He talks about...
Activity
Thursday, June 6, 2024
6:00pm
In Person
Tired of your old books and looking to find some new ones? Bring a stack of books, audiobooks, and other media to swap! Grab a snack, chat, and tra...
Activity
Friday, June 7, 2024
5:00pm
In Person
Summer reading isn’t just for kids.
Grab your friends and join us at Vine Street Brewing in...
Activity
Saturday, June 8, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
With a St. Paradise Steel Drum Band
What better way to celebrate the Summer (reading) kick off that with a steel drum band...
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...
Signature Event
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
6:00pm
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...
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
Saturday, June 22, 2024
1:00pm
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...