The Ruiz Branch is closed Saturday, September 28, due to a malfunctioning fire alarm.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
11:15am
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...
Saturday, October 12, 2024
11:15am
Online
In Person
Every Taylor Swift album, every music video, every concert, comes with a fashion statement – Sarah Chapelle’s new book includes them all. The style re...
Saturday, October 12, 2024
12:15pm
In Person
Independent bookstores are making a comeback. Since 2020, hundreds have opened across the country, including in the Kansas City metro area. Several bo...
Saturday, October 12, 2024
12:45pm
Online
In Person
Authors Tommy Orange and Deborah Jackson Taffa talk about their latest works and share stories of identity, addiction, family, and the Native American...
Saturday, October 12, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Creepy tales told around a campfire. A book finished by flashlight under the covers. Nothing is as delicious as the thrill of a good ghost story. H...
Saturday, October 12, 2024
2:15pm
Online
In Person
Stacey Abrams is the New York Times bestselling author of several books for children (Stacey’s Extraordinary Words, Stacey’s Remarkable Books) and adu...
Sunday, October 13, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
Free movies are shown in the Durwood Film Vault, an original bank vault converted into a 28-seat movie theatre at the Central Library. Screenings a...
Monday, October 14, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
Free movies are shown in the Durwood Film Vault, an original bank vault converted into a 28-seat movie theatre at the Central Library. Screenings a...
Monday, October 14, 2024
3:30pm
In Person
 TEENS ONLY 
Earn volunteer hours and get an inside look at the library with drop-in...
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
9:30am
In Person
Come sing, dance, read, write, and PLAY every Tuesday morning at Central Library. We start with stories and songs under the tree and then we play....