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, May 29, 2024
12:30pm
In Person
Teens only
Celebrate the end of the school year at the Central Library teen room with crafts (including perler beads!...
Activity
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Join us for a relaxing time painting your own masterpiece to relieve stress and anxiety while enjoying delicious mocktails.
We will provide...
Activity
Friday, May 31, 2024
9:30am
In Person
A safe and cozy space for young LGBTQIA+ adults to hang out, have fun, build life skills and make friends! Held weekly, every Friday morning for te...
Activity
Friday, May 31, 2024
12:00pm
In Person
Join us as we kick off summer reading at the Lucile H. Bluford branch! We will have activities, games, and movies for ALL ages. And best of all - FREE...
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...
Activity
Saturday, June 1, 2024
10:00am
In Person
Join us as we kick off summer in style! It's a bash for the whole family. Enjoy face painting, mind bending magic tricks, crafting bookmarks and bu...
Activity
Saturday, June 1, 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, June 3, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Dr. Steven P. Melling, Associate Teaching Professor, Director of Oral Communication Program, Communication and Journalism for the University of Mis...