The North-East branch will be closed Monday, September 23, for staff training.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Two innovative art exhibitions at the Central Library are nearing their closing dates, but time to see them hasn’t entirely run out. He...
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Library is thrilled to announce the purchase of additional property near the Lucile H. Blu...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
All Kansas City Public Library locations see patrons of every interest, need, and want in search of not only materials like books and magazines but...
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
We’re thrilled to be among the winners in The Pitch's Best of Kansas City 2022 for the category Best Library B...
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Saturday, September 10, 2022
Voting is now open for The Pitch's Best of Kansas City 2022 and you're encouraged to cast a vote for our locations in...
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Monday, July 18, 2022
Nominations are now open for The Pitch's Best of Kansas City 2022 and you're encouraged to cast a vote for us as your...
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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
As part of the Library’s Big Read 2022, the exhibition The Heart Is a Fist: Contemporary Art from Haskell Indian Nations...
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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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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
In 1956, Thomas Hart Benton invited young photographer Michael Mardikes into his Kansas City studio and home. In their time together, Mardikes took 1,...
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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...