All Library locations will be closing early Wednesday, November 26 at 5 p.m. and will reopen Saturday, November 29.
Writers for Readers
Saturday, December 13, 2025
2:00pm
In Person
Have an idea you’re dying to write as a novel? A killer thriller, a steamy romance, or cozy mystery? Novels are one of the most versatile art forms...
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
1:00pm
In Person
Everyone has a story. Sometimes it’s a chance encounter worthy of a mystery novel; sometimes it’s a simple moment of beauty that stops you in your...
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
1:00pm
In Person
Learning the correct tools of persuasion will help you to eloquently structure an opinion, convince your audience, and strengthen an argument. In t...
Sunday, November 30, 2025
1:00pm
In Person
In times of turmoil and political crisis, poetry can act as a source of power and communication. From women’s suffrage to the Civil Rights Movement...
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00pm
In Person
The 10th annual Writers for Readers fundraiser dinner features celebrated bestselling author Candice Millard and the announcement of this year's Maya...
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00pm
In Person
Writers for Readers, one of Kansas City’s top literary events, returns with an exciting lineup featuring #1 New York Times’ bestselling author Gillian...