Signature Event Ernest Hemingway Wednesday, October 1, 2014 6:30pm In Person A conversation with eminent writer Ernest Hemingway, as portrayed by Rusty Sneary.... Read More
Signature Event J.C. Nichols Thursday, September 11, 2014 6:30pm Plaza Branch In Person From Kansas City’s signature Country Club Plaza to pristine shopping districts and neighborhoods across the country, J.C. Nichols’ imprint on the Amer... Read More
Signature Event Frederick Douglass Wednesday, February 19, 2014 6:30pm Central Library In Person Veteran re-enactor Charles Everett Pace brings his one man show to Kansas City to portray prominent abolitionist and social reform... Read More
Signature Event Tom Bass Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:30pm Central Library In Person Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Tom Bass, portrayed by veteran actor Wa... Read More
Signature Event William Clarke Quantrill Tuesday, August 21, 2012 6:30pm Central Library In Person Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with William Clarke Quantrill, portrayed by... Read More
Signature Event George Caleb Bingham Tuesday, August 7, 2012 6:30pm Offsite Location In Person Bingham (1811-1879) - portrayed by actor Robert Gibby Brand - returns for the Library's popular Meet the Past series... Read More
Signature Event William Rockhill Nelson Wednesday, July 25, 2012 6:30pm Central Library In Person Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Kansas City Star founder William Rockhill Nelso... Read More
Signature Event James Naismith Wednesday, July 11, 2012 6:30pm Central Library In Person Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with James Naismith, portrayed by Bill Worle... Read More
Signature Event Willa Cather Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:30pm Central Library In Person Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Willa Cather, portrayed by Jan Chapman... Read More
Signature Event Edgar Snow Thursday, March 1, 2012 7:00pm Central Library In Person Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Edgar Snow, as portrayed by actor Ro... Read More