The Plaza Branch will close at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, due to building repairs.
Signature Event
Monday, October 4, 2010
8:30pm
In Person
The Chilean coup d'état of 1973 was a watershed event in the history of Chile. It was also a defining moment in the life of writer...
Signature Event
Sunday, October 3, 2010
4:00pm
In Person
In a USA Today poll, 95 percent said civility in politics is essential to a healthy democracy. So why is it so hard to solve problems whe...
Signature Event
Sunday, October 3, 2010
4:00pm
In Person
The curator of the exhibit 200 Years on Troost, Father Paisius (David) Altschul, talks about the avenue's rich hi...
Signature Event
Thursday, September 30, 2010
8:30pm
In Person
Historian and author Duane W. Roller presents his book, Cleopatra: A Biography, described as a “rich, co...
Signature Event
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
8:30pm
In Person
The September 2010 Special Events calendar incorrectly listed the location of this event. David Herlihy will appear at the Plaza Branch....
Signature Event
Monday, September 27, 2010
8:30pm
In Person
American life changed forever in 1960 when Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy ushered politics into the multi...
Signature Event
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
9:00pm
In Person
Location: Unity Temple, 707 W. 47th St.
Author Jonathan Franzen discusses his new book Freedom...
Signature Event
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
9:00pm
In Person
Location: Unity Temple, 707 W. 47th St.
Bestselling author Terry McMillan discusses her latest novel...
Signature Event
Sunday, September 19, 2010
4:00pm
In Person
Missouri natives Mark Twain and Thomas Hart Benton were kindred spirits who found inspiration in Missouri’s people, places, and practices....
Signature Event
Thursday, September 16, 2010
8:30pm
In Person
On Thursday, September 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St....