Signature Events Archive | Kansas City Public Library

James Christopher Edwards: “Bloody” Bill Anderson

Saturday, February 11, 2012 2:00pm

Westport Branch

Musician/historian James Christopher Edwards brings the Civil War in Kansas and Missouri to life in this musical program about the no...

James P. Wilcox: Sex, Lies, and the Classroom

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 6:30pm

Waldo Branch

Former Kansas City School District teacher James P. Wilcox discusses Sex, Lies, and the Classroom – a novel...

Westport Library Speakers Series-Gary Jenkins

Saturday, November 5, 2011 2:00pm

Westport Branch

In Person

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 2 pm, Gary Jenkins will be showing a short version of his video "Negroes to Hire" which explores the history of slav...

William Bent

Saturday, October 10, 2009 4:00pm

Westport Branch

In Person

Experience the world of William Bent, fur trapper and trader with Kansas City connections as portrayed by John Atkinson...

These Walls Were Made for Talking

Saturday, July 25, 2009 3:00pm

Waldo Branch

Your house just might be a tangible piece of Kansas City history. Gain the tools to coax your home into telling its tale on Saturday...

Storyteller Joyce Slater at the Waldo Branch

Thursday, June 18, 2009 4:00pm

Waldo Branch

On Thursday, June 18, at 2 p.m., Joyce Slater will entertain us with stories, puppets, and music....

Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:30pm

Waldo Branch

In Person

A series of town hall meetings are scheduled at various branches of The Kansas City Public Library throughout March...

Twain and the Idea of the Great American Novel

Sunday, March 8, 2009 4:00pm

Waldo Branch

In Person

The Kansas City Public Library brings its Twain and His Times series to a close with Twain and the Idea of the Great Ameri...

Let’s Talk About It Jewish Literature: Angels in America

Thursday, December 18, 2008 7:00pm

Waldo Branch

Designed to explore Jewish literature and culture through scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books, the Let's Talk About It: Jewish L...

Let’s Talk About It Jewish Literature: The Puttermesser Papers

Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:00pm

Waldo Branch

Designed to explore Jewish literature and culture through scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books, the Let's Talk About It: Jewish L...

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