Signature Events Archive | Kansas City Public Library

Greetings from Independence - Michael Bushnell

Sunday, April 7, 2013 2:00pm

Trails West Branch

Taking the old Independence Road through the eastern environs of Kansas City toward Independence, it’s easy to miss some of Kansas City’s richest hist...

E-reader vs Tablet Which device is right for you?

Saturday, December 8, 2012 3:00pm

Trails West Branch

Are you in the market for a device which takes advantage of e-books? Don't know the difference between a tablet and an e-reader? Want to find out how...

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...

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...

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...

George Caleb Bingham

Sunday, March 20, 2011 2:00pm

Offsite Location

In Person

Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with George Caleb Bingham, whose paintings of Missouri and the American frontier have...