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New York-area pianist/vocalist John Bauers portrays legendary lyricist Johnny Mercer (“One More for My Baby,” “Moon River,” “Days of Wine and Roses”),...

A questionable court-martial ended Henry Ossian Flipper's military career in 1882—he'd be pardoned more than a century later—but it scarcely staine...

His comedies, histories, and tragedies have been performed worldwide for more than 400 years, but William Shakespeare’s personal life remains somethin...

Educators and researchers have long recognized the importance of mastering reading by the end of third grade. Students falling short often falter in l...

The latest installment of Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III spotlights two of the Midwest’s greatest artists, Kansas City’s Thomas...

The Library, in partnership with American Public Square, launches a series of discussions of polarizing local issues – minus the inci...

The latest installment of the Library’s Emmy Award-winning series, Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III, spotlights one of t...

Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Tom Bass, portrayed by veteran actor Wa...

Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Patri...

Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with William Clarke Quantrill, portrayed by...