The Plaza branch will close early at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 27, due to water line repairs.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Throughout March, the Library commemorates Women's History Month by lifting up stories, achievements, and experiences past and presen...
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Kansas City Public Library partners with The Kansas City Star on the latest FYI Book Group discussion: Sarah Smars...
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Monday, February 1, 2021
Each year, the Library partners with the Local Investment Commission (LINC) and the Black Archives of Mid-America to...
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Planning to give (or get) tech-themed presents such as computers, tablets, or smartphones this holiday season? The Library provides an extra boost to...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Nothing comes between readers and their books. Not even a pandemic. “One of the first things the Library did after closing our physical locations in r...
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Friday, August 28, 2020
We’re celebrating the 100th birthday of Kansas City jazz legend Charlie Parker. Known as “Yardbird,” or just “Bird,” he was born in K...
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Monday, July 20, 2020
The Missouri Valley Room in the Central Library is now accepting appointments for visitors to conduct special collections research. L...
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Friday, January 31, 2020
Each year, the Library partners with the Local Investment Commission (LINC) and the Black Archives of Mid-America to...
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Monday, December 30, 2019
With the beginning of a new year comes the renewed commitment to shake up our usual routines. We tell ourselves we’re going to learn a new skill, take...
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Thursday, December 26, 2019
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...