The Bluford Branch will be closing early Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m. due to staff shortages.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
What’s now the Library’s Waldo Branch was once a small outpost at the old Southwest High School. Donna Newell was there, as a student and library page...
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Just before Christmas, a young woman – pregnant and accompanied by her mother – sought out the Library’s...
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
In the wake of the unprecedented events in our nation’s capitol on January 6, 2021, having access to the latest updates and information is extremely i...
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Monday, July 13, 2020
The Kansas City Public Library’s director of branch operations has received national recognition.
Cindy Hohl, who has overseen the Librar...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
There’s nothing like a stay-at-home mandate to bring out one’s creativity....
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Librarian Katie Dennis grew up in the country in a family of birdwatchers, but never shared the interest until she became a city dweller. Now, she's f...
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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Staying informed about what’s happening in your community, nation, and world is now easier than ever, thanks to PressReader, the late...
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Kansas City Star Image Edition service provides readers with free access to digital versions of the full paper, with an...
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Monday, April 15, 2019
One of the Kansas City Public Library’s branch managers has received national recognition. Amanda Barnhart, manager of the North-East Branch, has been...
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
The Library salutes its AmeriCorps VISTA members and the vital work they've done the past four-plus years in areas ranging from refugee and immigrant...