Signature Event Ernest Hemingway Wednesday, October 1, 2014 6:30pm 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 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 Mattie Ross: A Portrait of Feminist Heroism or Traditional Masculinity? Thursday, October 24, 2013 6:30pm Plaza Branch In Person Is True Grit’s Mattie Ross a genuine feminist hero or a merely a woman who mimics traditional masculinity? Panelists Brenda... 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 Rooster: The Life and Times of the Real Rooster Cogburn Sunday, October 6, 2013 2:00pm Central Library In Person The... Read More
Signature Event Martha Jefferson Randolph Wednesday, June 5, 2013 6:30pm Plaza Branch In Person As the oldest and favorite daughter of Thomas Jefferson, Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph was well educated, known on two continents... Read More
Signature Event Thomas Jefferson Thursday, September 20, 2012 6:30pm Central Library Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Patri... 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