The North-East Branch will be closed Sunday, June 16, due to staff shortages.
Signature Event
Thursday, June 13, 2024
7:00pm
Online
In Person
In a special presentation as part of the Library’s yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, NPR’s Ari Shapiro – host of the award-winning news magazine...
Signature Event
Thursday, March 14, 2024
6:00pm
Online
In Person
Carrie Westlake Whitney was a remarkable exception to the patriarchal times in which she lived, a 27-year-old woman who became the first full-time dir...
Signature Event
Friday, March 8, 2024
7:00pm
Online
In Person
As part of the Library’s sesquicentennial celebration, decorated author Jacqueline Woodson joins in a public conversation about her life and career, t...
Signature Event
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
6:30pm
In Person
New York-area pianist/vocalist John Bauers portrays legendary lyricist Johnny Mercer (“One More for My Baby,” “Moon River,” “Days of Wine and Roses”),...
Signature Event
Thursday, March 1, 2012
7:00pm
In Person
Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Edgar Snow, as portrayed by actor Ro...
Signature Event
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
8:30pm
In Person
Meet the Past features Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviewing prominent historical figures (as portrayed by veteran Chautauqua p...
Signature Event
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
8:30pm
In Person
Kansas City Public Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviews President Harry S. Truman, portrayed by...
Signature Event
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
8:30pm
In Person
Kansas City Public Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviews Amelia Earhart, portrayed by Ann Birney...
Signature Event
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
8:30pm
In Person
Kansas City Public Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviews Langston Hughes, portrayed by Charles Ev...
Signature Event
Thursday, December 13, 2007
6:30pm
In Person
Kansas City Public Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviews Tom Pendergast, portrayed by Bill Wor...