The OverDrive service and Libby app are experiencing a widespread outage and are currently unavailable. They are working to resolve the problem.
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Friday, November 12, 2021
The Kansas City Public Library has taken another step toward normal operations, reopening many of the study and meeting rooms across...
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Missouri Valley Room at the Central Library is home to more than 200 special collections of archival materials documenting the history and develop...
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Banned Books Week (September 26 - October 2) was established in September 1982 to highlight current and historical attempts to censor...
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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Looking for information about getting your COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot? The Library has collected a number of resources to help you connect w...
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
With Library buildings open, one of the experiences patrons can once again enjoy in person is viewing exhibits in our galleries and spaces. Check out...
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Henry Perry, the man who first assumed the title of Barbecue King of Kansas City, was born on March 16, 1874, in Shelby County, Tenne...
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Welcome back inside your Library! With our physical doors once again open to the community, our main priority continues to be t...
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The Library welcomes you back into our physical spaces Tuesday, June 1, 2021. As we reopen our doors, our main priority continues to...
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
As we prepare for a June 1 reopen of our physical locations, the Kansas City Public Library is making some changes to our popular...
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The Library is preparing to reopen our physical doors and welcome the Kansas City community back inside. Between now and June 1, we a...