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Alice Kitchen

Remembering Library Champion Alice Kitchen

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Women's History
Kansas City social worker, educator, and Library partner, Alice Kitchen, died on Friday at 83....
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KU and MU met for early football games in Kansas City starting in the 1890s.

How Football Started Coming to Thanksgiving Dinner in Kansas City

Friday, November 14, 2025
KC History
Holidays
The Library takes a look back at KU-MU football games that began in the 1890s, which were played on Thanksgiving Day....
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Kansas Woman Explores Indigenous Crisis in This Thriller. Join the Conversation.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Native American Heritage
Signature Events
KC Pop-Up Book Group
The "Mask of the Deer Woman" author event takes place on Nov. 18, and the KC Pop-Up Book Group on Dec. 3 at the Plaza Branch....
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The 2015 American Royal Parade

This Parade Took Over the Streets of KC for 90 Years. Why Did It End?

Friday, November 7, 2025
What's Your KCQ?
KC History
What's Your KCQ? What do you want to know about our community? The Library and The Kansas City Star combine resources to find answers to questions abo...
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The Library Now Offers Online Classes for Older Adults, Taught by Older Adults

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Library Services
This November, check out GetSetUp, an online platform for adults 55 and up....
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November 2025 Central Youth Services Zine

Friday, October 31, 2025
Youth and Family
For a tasty treat, feast your eyes on the November Central Youth Services Zine for kids!...
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Where to Find Free Food

Friday, October 31, 2025
This is a guide to locating free meals and food pantries in downtown Kansas City....
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Candice Millard to Speak at November Writers for Readers Event

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Writers for Readers
Maya Angelou Book Award
Bestselling author Candice Millard is the featured guest at the annual Writers for Readers fundraiser dinner on November 20....
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The Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Monday, October 27, 2025
Native American Heritage
Throughout November, discover the rich history, ceremonies, and storytelling traditions of the Indigenous peoples of North America at the Library....
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Streetcars back in the day

Long Before Main Street Extension, He Built Streetcars To Take KC Southward

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
What's Your KCQ?
KC History
What's Your KCQ? What do you want to know about our community? The Library and The Kansas City Star combine resources to find answers to questions abo...
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