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During June 2020, the Library hosted a variety of programs that hit on a several timely issues, such as COVID-19 to Black Lives Matter. Check out our...

Even as the Kansas City Public Library’s 10 physical locations were closing back in March, just ahead of a city stay-at-home order forced by the...

Thanks to the 2018 film "Green Book," many know of "The Negro Motorist Green Book," published annually for 30 years beginning in 1936. The guideboo...

All things being equal, John Herron says he’d prefer to assume leadership of the Kansas City Public Library in more conventional time...

Henry Perry, the man who first assumed the title of Barbecue King of Kansas City was born on March 16, 1874, in Shelby County, Tennes...

The July 2020 CYS Zine is out! This 16-page monthly mini magazine highlights what's new and notable in the children's department of the Central Librar...

What happened to the original site of the Shawnee Methodist Mission?...

Who runs the world? Bees! If you’ve enjoyed an apple or a handful of blueberries recently, or maybe some avocado on toast, thank a bee!...

From grass alleys to human pinsetters to neon lights, we explore the history of bowling alleys in KC....

Calling all teens! Submit your original fan art or your cosplay creations and vote on your favorites in our summer long Cosplay Ball Competitions!...