The North-East branch will be closed Monday, September 23, for staff training.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Lucile Bluford – namesake of the Library's L.H. Bluford Branch – was a local civil rights leader and helped make...
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
In today’s interconnected world, access to information and resources opens doors to opportunity. And there are few keys more powerful than a library c...
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The Library's Dial-A-Story service features several books that celebrate Black stories and voices as part of Black History Mo...
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Kansas City Black History is a new website spotlighting the contributions of Black Kansas Citians who blazed trails, broke barriers,...
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Friday, January 28, 2022
The Library commemorates Black History Month with a collection of speaker events, activities, and book discussions. Tune in to watch...
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Friday, January 28, 2022
From classic literature to contemporary cinema, the Library offers a number of ways to discover stories celebrating the African American experience. A...
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
A highlight of the Kansas City Public Library’s year was the February completion of the North-East branch following its 18-month reno...
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Using your Library is even easier with the refreshed KC Library mobile app, available for Android and iPhone users. Use your phone or...
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Established as a general holiday in 2021, Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans on June 19, 1865, following...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
During Black History Month, we celebrate the African American experience and the legacies of those who have shaped our nation. The Li...