The Westport and Bluford branches will be closed Wednesday, June 12 for staff training.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The north side of the Central Library’s third floor – an area that once housed a reference desk and row after row of books – has just reopened as the...
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Monday, July 24, 2023
The Street Sheet is often used by unhoused Kansas Citians looking for clothing, food, shelter, and financial assistance....
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Through photographs, video storytelling, and spatial elements, Evicted is an immersive exhibition illuminates the harrowing experience of evi...
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Just before Christmas, a young woman – pregnant and accompanied by her mother – sought out the Library’s...
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
In the wake of the unprecedented events in our nation’s capitol on January 6, 2021, having access to the latest updates and information is extremely i...
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Librarian Katie Dennis grew up in the country in a family of birdwatchers, but never shared the interest until she became a city dweller. Now, she's f...
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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Staying informed about what’s happening in your community, nation, and world is now easier than ever, thanks to PressReader, the late...
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Kansas City Star Image Edition service provides readers with free access to digital versions of the full paper, with an...
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Monday, November 12, 2018
The Library is currently migrating its large collection of digital historic images to a new software platform. An unfortunate consequence of our da...
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Five years ago, the Kansas City Public Library and its archival partners announced the launch of the website Civil War on the Western Border: The Miss...