The North-East Branch will be closed Sunday, June 16, due to staff shortages.
Signature Event
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
6:00pm
Online
In Person
National journalist Ebony Reed and resident Beverly Rentie, both of Kansas City, discuss Rentie's family and Black wealth with Mará Rose Williams of T...
Activity
Saturday, August 3, 2024
11:00am
In Person
The Central Library is located in the repurposed 1906 First National Bank. This tour combines a little banking history, architectural design, Kansa...
Activity
Monday, August 5, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Kristina Holloman from the Women's Employment Network will teach a class focusing on interview skills, job hunting tips, and doing the proper resea...
Activity
Saturday, August 17, 2024
11:00am
In Person
The Central Library is located in the repurposed 1906 First National Bank. This tour combines a little banking history, architectural design, Kansa...
Activity
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
A story’s characters are what gives it a beating heart. From their innermost thoughts and words to the complex choices they make, this course will...
Activity
Saturday, August 24, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Everyone has a story. Sometimes it’s a chance encounter worthy of a mystery novel; sometimes it’s a simple moment of beauty that stops you in your...
Activity
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
12:00pm
In Person
Figurative language can help illuminate the meaning of a story, its characters, or its theme. In this course, we’ll review pieces like “A White Her...
Activity
Thursday, August 29, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Have an idea you’re dying to write as a novel? A killer thriller, a steamy romance, or cozy mystery? Novels are one of the most versatile art forms...
Activity
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Poetry is not only about word choice; it’s also about how the words lay on the page. This class will explore poetic forms that emphasize how the wo...
Activity
Thursday, September 5, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
One of the most potent powers of writing is its ability to remold the past. Whether it’s journaling about a past conversation that didn’t go as you...