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The Rise and Fall of the New Chinese Empire

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 6:00pm
Central Library
Online
In Person
Military professor Geoff Babb discusses the Qing Dynasty’s rise and fall, its military campaigns amid the “Century of Humiliation,” and the events tha...
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6 photographs of musicians

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, November 22, 2025 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...
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'Urban Education: Kansas City's Central High School and the Enduring Legacy of Racism'

Sunday, December 7, 2025 2:00pm
Central Library
In Person
UMKC professor Bradley Poos discusses his new book about Kansas City’s Central High School, founded in 1867. He shares the stories of students, educat...
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6 photographs of musicians

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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...
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6 photographs of musicians

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, January 24, 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...
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6 photographs of musicians

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, February 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...
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Activity
6 photographs of musicians

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...
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Activity
6 photographs of musicians

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...
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Activity
6 photographs of musicians

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, May 23, 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...
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