Central Library will not have the following services available on Saturday, October 12, due to the Heartland Book Fest: tech services, public computers and printing, and microfilm.
Signature Event
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
11:00am
In Person
In the waning days of the 2012 political campaign, KCUR-FM and the Library join forces to present a live surrogate Presidential de...
Signature Event
Monday, October 29, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
For his latest book Thomas Frank, the best-selling author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? and The Wrecking Crew: How C...
Signature Event
Thursday, October 25, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
For all his accomplishments and advanced thinking, Thomas Jefferson could not get beyond his own limited perspective in matters of race. Drawing from...
Signature Event
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
During his 18 years playing for the Royals, Frank White became a beloved figure in Kansas City. In a public conversation with sportsw...
Signature Event
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
The War of 1812 began with much confidence among U.S. leaders.
Thomas Jefferson predicted that the conquest of Canada was “a mere matter of marchin...
Signature Event
Monday, October 22, 2012
7:45pm
In Person
Join us for a public viewing of the 2012 Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates.
A panel discussion follows each debate....
Signature Event
Sunday, October 21, 2012
2:00pm
In Person
Peabody Award-winning radio personality Michael Lasser explores the songs inspired by our town, from “Everything’s Up To Date in...
Signature Event
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
Novelist Naomi Benaron and filmmaker Leah Warshawski, descendants of Holocaust survivors, discuss their work abou...
Signature Event
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
7:45pm
In Person
Join us for a public viewing of the 2012 Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates.
A panel discussion follows each debate....
Signature Event
Sunday, October 14, 2012
2:00pm
In Person
Jim Chappell has accumulated a treasure trove of sports memorabilia that covers the walls of his restaurant. Dozens of sports persona...