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During the summer crafternoon sessions, patrons bring in a range of projects.

Get Crafty At The Library This Summer

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Summer Reading
The Library is ramping up its creative and crafty offerings with weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly sessions for all ages....
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Teen Leaders of Today (TLOT) gathers at the Library.

Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards Library $500,000 Grant for Essential Programs and Services

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Refugee and Immigrant Services
Eleven public library systems, including the Kansas City Public Library, were tapped to receive grants of up to $500,000 each from the Carnegie Corpor...
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ACT-UP KC protest march

How ACT-UP Fought For LGBTQ Rights In Kansas City During The HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Saturday, June 7, 2025
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Pride Month
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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Library Observes Juneteenth, the Nation's 'Second Independence Day'

Friday, June 6, 2025
Juneteenth
In observance of Juneteenth, all Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025....
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A group of Library staffers gathers for an Urban Hike outside the Central Library.

Take A Hike With Your Library

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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Missouri Valley
The Library has partnered with Urban Hikes KC on a series of guided tours. Now, there’s one focused on the Library District....
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June 2025 Central Youth Services Zine

Monday, June 2, 2025
Youth and Family
Do we love hue? Yes, we do! We've got a colorful Summer Reading June issue of the Central Youth Services zine ready for you!...
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Library PRIDE

The Library Celebrates Pride Month with Book Lists Inspired by the Pride Flag and More

Saturday, May 31, 2025
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The Library commemorates Pride Month with LGBTQIA+ book recommendations, highlights from past programs, film offerings, and other resources....
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Summer Reading at Vine Street Brewing Co in 2024

Kansas City Public Library Welcomes All Ages For Summer Reading

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Summer Reading
The Library's annual Summer Reading program kicks off on May 30 and runs through August 15....
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The James Pendergast Memorial in West Terrace Park.

A Memorial For A Pendergast? The Legacy Of ‘Big Jim’ In Kansas City

Sunday, May 18, 2025
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Pendergast Years
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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2025 Pop in at the Park

The Library Pops In At Kansas City Parks

Friday, May 16, 2025
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Stop by select Kansas City-area parks between June 3 - August 8, 2025, visit with your Library, and receive a FREE BOOK!...
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