Signature Events

Young Frankenstein (1974)

2021 Off the Wall Film Series: Movies Under the monStars
Mel Brooks delivers a classic comedy about the infamous scientist’s American grandson (Gene Wilder), who in seeking to redeem his family’s name – and its correct pronunciation – discovers the secret to reanimating the dead. Walk this way for a mix of terror and tap-dancing.  Seating begins: 8 p.m. • Program: 8:45 p.m.
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Young Frankenstein
Friday, September 24, 2021 - 8:45pm
Central Library
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Sharice’s Big Voice

Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays, Joshua Mangeshig Pawls-Steckley

Sharice Davids’ rise to a seat in Congress is the stuff of storybooks. Literally.  

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Monday, October 11, 2021 - 6:30pm
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Writers for Readers 2021: An Evening With Patrick Radden Keefe

Patrick Radden Keefe, Whitney Terrell
Writers for Readers, annually one of Kansas City’s premier literary events, returns vitrually with a special lineup featuring celebrated author Patrick Radden Keefe and the announcement of the inaugural winner of the Maya Angelou Book Award.  
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Writers for Readers 2021
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 6:00pm