The North-East branch will be closed Monday, September 23, for staff training.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022
“This is really about the community,” said U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo during her April 14 visit to the Library. "It’s not about one...
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Big Read Kansas City 2022 celebrates U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo and her acclaimed book of poetry,...
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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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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
With the beginning of a new year comes the renewed commitment to shake up our usual routines. We pledge to learn a new skill, take a class or two, acq...
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Expect to be the proud owner of a new computer, tablet, or smartphone this holiday season? Load those devices up with FREE digital content, courtesy o...
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Friday, December 3, 2021
What fiction books were winners with Library staff in 2021? From pop culture potboilers to heavy-hitting history reads, check o...
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Friday, December 3, 2021
What books from the past year really resonated with our staff? From pop culture page-turners to mind-melting history reads, we’ve highlighted some...