The Plaza branch will close early at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 27, due to water line repairs.
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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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Monday, November 1, 2021
Throughout November, discover the rich history, ceremonies, and storytelling traditions of the Indigenous peoples of North America as part of...
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Have a delightfully wicked Halloween season with a monstrously good mashup of scary story recommendations, frightfully fun films, and other creepily c...
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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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Friday, September 17, 2021
The Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) with a collection of book recommendations, film offerings,...
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Monday, August 9, 2021
Two hundred years ago, on August 10, 1821, Missouri officially became the 24th state. From this year’s Homegrown Stories Summer Reading Prog...
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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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Monday, July 5, 2021
Colorful murals and other public art have become a distinguishing feature of the richly diverse Northeast area of Kansas City. Some 40-45 paintings no...
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
As construction of a new $1.5 billion, single-terminal Kansas City International Airport moves toward completion in March 2023, a new Library exhibit...
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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...