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'Myron Piggie: The Hustle(r) That Changed the Game'

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Missouri Sports Hall of Famer Michael Watson and former coach Myron Piggie discuss Watson’s new book about the 1990s “pay for play” scandal....

'Reproductive Wrongs: A Short History of Bad Ideas About Women'

Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:00pm

Central Library

Online

In Person

Historian and translator Sarah Ruden identifies seven pieces of literature that led to doctrines of control over women’s bodies....

House History Boot Camp

Saturday, March 28, 2026 11:00am

Plaza Branch

In Person

Have you recently purchased a home and want to learn more about its past? Are you curious about the story behind the house you’ve lived in for year...

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, March 28, 2026 2:00pm

Westport Branch

In Person

Join us every 4th Saturday of the month at the Westport branch to appreciate and learn about the History of American Music through a mus...

Pawpaw Tales

Sunday, March 29, 2026 2:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Filmmaker Brian Hawkins screens his series of animated short films, narrated in Missouri French with English subtitles, followed by a discussion of th...

Civil War Arithmetic: Re-Counting the Casualties of War

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:00pm

Central Library

Online

In Person

Many writers and artists have focused on the overwhelming total loss of life during the Civil War. Historian Thavolia Glymph explores the overlooked i...

The Music of Soccer

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Ahead of the World Cup, Professor Eduardo Herrera talks about how chants and fan practices elevate players to folk-hero status and transform stadiums...

Trivia Tuesday: Earth & Arbor Day Trivia

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 3:00pm

Sugar Creek Branch

In Person

Trivia program to test your knowledge about why these two days are important to our planet....

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:00pm

Westport Branch

In Person

Join us every 4th Saturday of the month at the Westport branch to appreciate and learn about the History of American Music through a mus...

'Hoffa's Connection': The KC Girl Who Allied with the Mafia and Teamsters

Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Author Frank Hayde discusses his new book, which examines how labor organizer Sylvia Pagano became a key ally to union boss Jimmy Hoffa and a trusted...