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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...
Activity
Online
Businesses contracting with the federal government participate in "contract actions", and that information is available to the public. A contract a...
Signature Event
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
5:30pm
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...
Signature Event
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
6:00pm
In Person
Oscar winner Kevin Willmott (BlacKkKlansman) discusses one of his recent projects, the 2023 documentary sequel to Kansas City journalist C.J. Janovy’s...
Activity
Thursday, June 27, 2024
6:00pm
In Person
Discover a new skill every month and create unique pieces of art!
¡Descubre una nueva habilidad artística cada mes y crea obras de arte úni...
Activity
Friday, June 28, 2024
10:00am
In Person
Medicare can be confusing. Stop by to get your questions about your current plan answered by an expert....
Signature Event
Sunday, July 7, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
Although little remembered today, Robert Boatright was one of the greatest con men of the early 20th century. Historian Kimberly Harper shares Boatrig...
Activity
Monday, July 8, 2024
10:30am
In Person
A five day workshop for actors ages 3-7! Drama instructor John Mulvey leads improv games for children on the Truman Forum stage, using comedy and c...