All Library locations will close early, Thursday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. for Staff Day. Plaza Branch will close an hour earlier at 12:30 p.m. We appreciate your understanding and support as we take this opportunity to recognize the amazing individuals who make our library a welcoming place for all.
KC History
The Missouri Valley Special Collections constitutes the non-circulating local history and genealogy resources of the Kansas City Public Library as well as the Library’s archives. This site also has a digital gallery of select materials and a Local History Index.