The Westport and Bluford branches will be closed Wednesday, June 12 for staff training.
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Monday, February 6, 2023
The system’s first branch – the oldest in Kansas City – is marking its 125th birthday with a week of remembrances, appearances, and othe...
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Kansas City Public Library has purchased the digitized archives of The Kansas City Star and Kansas City Times’...
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Introducing a new way to explore all your Library has to offer: Wayfarer is a digital tool that helps you discover paths that lead yo...
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Saturday, July 30, 2022
Kansas City Public Library cardholders already enjoy free digital access to The New York Times, letting you read unlimited a...
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
As kids return to classrooms for the start of a new school year, we’ve got a backpack full of resources to make life easier for parents and caregivers...
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Thursday, June 30, 2022
From crafting resources to online test preps, we're introducing a new batch of digital services to our extensive lineup. Look for what we're adding or...
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Friday, April 22, 2022
David Izzard recently discovered two record albums he’d checked out in 1961 – they were 22,276 days overdue. In 1961, late fees were 2 cents a day, wh...
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Monday, March 14, 2022
One more step toward normal, or new-normal, operations … Beginning...
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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Library is entering another chapter in the resumption of many of our important community services and programs. Beginning Monday, March 7,...
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Thursday, February 24, 2022
It’s great to have you here with us … We’ve waited two yea...