Signature Event Sharice’s Big Voice Monday, October 11, 2021 6:30pm Online Rep. Sharice Davis, in her second precedent-setting term in the U.S. House from Kansas’ 3rd District, discusses her new picture-book... Read More
Activity Bookmobile at Elmwood Bike Rodeo Saturday, August 3, 2024 11:00am Bookmobile In Person The Bookmobile will be giving away free book giveaways at the Elmwood bike rodeo, where bikes will also be given away!... Read More
Activity Coffee and Conversation Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:30am Central Library In Person Cornell Ellis will talk about his organization, Brothers Liberating Communities (BLOC), and the value of education for communities.... Read More
Signature Event Work in the (Post) COVID-19 Era Wednesday, January 19, 2022 6:30pm Plaza Branch Online The format of this event has been changed to virtual only. Watch online at yout... Read More
Signature Event Work in the (Post) COVID-19 Era Wednesday, January 19, 2022 6:30pm Online The format of this event has been changed to virtual only. Watch online at yout... Read More
Signature Event Why KC Should Want to Be More Walkable – and How It Can Be Tuesday, June 22, 2021 12:00pm Online Cities are made to be walked – or should be, given the economic, environmental, and medical benefits. How far is Kansas City from... Read More
Signature Event Who Will Lead KC? Wednesday, March 20, 2019 6:30pm Plaza Branch In Person Nearing Kansas City’s April 2 primary, the sprawling field of hopefuls to succeed outgoing Mayor Sly James gathers for a public forum soliciting their... Read More
Signature Event What Is Kansas City’s Long-Range Financial Plan? Thursday, January 17, 2013 6:30pm Central Library In Person Steve Kraske of KCUR’s Up to Date moderates a panel discussion about Kansas City’s financial planning. Feat... Read More
Signature Event Westminster Lecture Series Sunday, April 11, 2010 4:30pm Plaza Branch In Person The English Speaking Union is hosting the Fulbright-Robertson Visiting Professor from Westminster College, Fulton, MO. Dr. Robert Tyler wa... Read More
Signature Event Wendell Potter: Deadly Spin Wednesday, January 11, 2012 6:30pm Central Library In Person Wendell Potter, a former VP of CIGNA, argues that health insurers make promises they have no intention of keeping, flout regulations... Read More