News Item Kansas City Public Library Remembers Impact of Late Board Member Friday, July 19, 2024 In Memoriam Longtime board of trustees member Dave Mayta passed away on July 16, 2024.... Read More
News Item Library Remembers Marilou Joyner, a ‘True, Strong, Compassionate Leader in Our Community’ Monday, June 5, 2023 In Memoriam An educator, businessperson, and champion of reading and literacy, Marilou Joyner served on the Library’s board of trustees from 2014 to 2019, whe... Read More
News Item Author David McCullough, a Favorite at the Kansas City Public Library, Dies at 89 Monday, August 8, 2022 In Memoriam David McCullough, the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize award-winning author of 14 books, including presidential biographies on... Read More
News Item Remembering the Namesake of the Irene H. Ruiz Biblioteca de las Americas Tuesday, September 5, 2023 In Memoriam Ruiz died Saturday, September 3, 2023. She was 102 and leaves a legacy of devotion and service evidenced by far more than her name on a modest sign... Read More