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Reading Roundup

Close the book on 2025 with some page-turning picks from Kansas City metro area librarians in conversation with Kaite Stover, the Library’s director of Readers’ Services. Whether you’re looking for a cozy mystery to read by the fire or a last-minute gift, these recommendations will help.

Panelists include:

  • Crystal Faris, Director of Youth and Family Engagement, Kansas City Public Library
  • Naphtali Faris, Jannes Library at the Kansas City Art Institute
  • Polli Kenn, Lawrence Public Library
  • Lex Lower, Freelance Creative Educator / Game-Based Learning Specialist
  • Angela Strathman, Mid-Continent Public Library
  • Gregg Winsor, Johnson County Library

They’ll discuss some of their favorite books, offering a diverse list of titles for readers of all ages and genres, available for purchase from your preferred local bookstore or to be checked out from the Library.

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Upcoming in this series:
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Adults

Movie: 'Eight Crazy Nights'

Central Library | December 16 | 2:00pm
Adults

Movie: 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Central Library | December 17 | 2:00pm
Adults

Snow Slime

Southeast Branch | December 17 | 4:30pm
Adults

Movie: 'Meet Me in St. Louis'

Central Library | December 18 | 2:00pm
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Reading Roundup

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Reception: 11 am
Helzberg Auditorium
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