Throughout March, the Library commemorates Women's History Month by lifting up stories, achievements, and experiences past and present. Explore book r...

The Missouri Valley Room at the Central Library is home to more than 200 special collections of archival materials documenting the history and develop...

Two hundred years ago, on August 10, 1821, Missouri officially became the 24th state. From this year’s Homegrown Stories Summer Reading Prog...

Henry Perry, the man who first assumed the title of Barbecue King of Kansas City, was born on March 16, 1874, in Shelby County, Tenne...

Throughout March, the Library commemorates Women's History Month by lifting up stories, achievements, and experiences past and presen...

Each year, the Library partners with the Local Investment Commission (LINC) and the Black Archives of Mid-America to...

The Missouri Valley Room in the Central Library is now accepting appointments for visitors to conduct special collections research. L...