Signature Events

In March, jazz master classes return as an evening event at the Plaza Branch....

The "Mask of the Deer Woman" author event takes place on Nov. 18, and the KC Pop-Up Book Group on Dec. 3 at the Plaza Branch....

Sieglinde Othmer talks about her book, Joyous Longevity: The A-Z Field Guide, July 27 at 2 p.m. at the Waldo Branch....

Help the Library evaluate services, facilities, and programs as we plan for the future....

At 6 p.m. on June 25 at the Plaza Branch, Katherine Rose-Mockry talks about "Liberating Lawrence: Gay Activism in the 1970s at the University of Kansa...

Author Jamel Brinkley talks about his work and what it means to be a witness at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Plaza Branch....

Author Frances Levine discusses her new book on March 4....

In recognition of Banned Books Week, September 22-28, the Library hosts "That Librarian" author Amanda Jones on September 25....

Pedro Martín visits on Friday, July 12, at 1 p.m. for a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process....

Author Gregg Colburn discusses his book "Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns" at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April...