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Youth and Family
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Monday, February 1, 2021
The February 2021 CYS zine is now available! It is packed with great new books for Black History Month and info on Winter Reading. (Kids can get a pri...
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Saturday, January 2, 2021
We're all glad to have 2020 behind us. How can you make the most of the blank slate that is 2021? Let the Library help you turn your New Year’s resolu...
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The December 2020 CYS Zine is out! This 16-page monthly mini magazine highlights what's new and notable in the children's department of the Central...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
For parents trying to navigate Kansas City’s many public, charter, and private school options, the City School Fair is an invaluable...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Kansas City Public Library is piloting a new service at our Plaza location that allows families to safely browse through its collection and access...
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Thursday, September 10, 2020
The start of the 2020 school year finds parents, educators, and students in new territory due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, the Library offers...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The Pitch recently featured the Library's popular Dial-A-Story program, which has seen usage triple during the pandemi...
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The Make.Do.Tell. series produced by the Library’s Youth and Family Engagement team offers instruction in creating comics, conducting...
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Friday, June 5, 2020
In an effort to extend summer learning opportunities to more area families, the Kansas City Public Library is partnering with Kansas City Park...
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Sunday, May 31, 2020
This year’s Summer Reading Program invites readers of all ages to LIVE THE FANTASTIC and experience the power of sto...