Building a Community of Readers
The Kansas City Public Library is constantly striving to build a stronger community of readers. As part of this ongoing initiative, teens collaborated with our Central Library's Youth Services department to create and curate their own literary zine, Unheard Voices!
KC Unbound Blog
The Mysterious Mind behind Lemony Snicket
What secrets are lurking in the mind of Daniel Handler? I recently had the opportunity to speak with the author, better known as his character/alter-ego Lemony Snicket, the narrator of the 13-book saga A Series of Unfortunate Events.
This Week in Kansas City History
Take One
May 23, 1922: The Missouri secretary of state issues a certificate of incorporation for Walt Disney’s new animation studio, Laugh-O-gram Films, Inc., founded with $15,000 of other investors' money.
Film Blog
Program Notes: The Graduate (1967)
Mike Nichols’ The Graduate is one of those touchstone movies. You never forget the first time you saw it. But I’m not sure The Graduate I saw more than 40 years ago is the same Graduate I watch today on DVD...because I’m no longer the same person.
Event Archive
A Conversation with Roshann Parris
Video, audio & photos of Library events.
Support the Library
Contact Claudia Baker for information.
Missouri Valley Special Collections
Postcard, Meyer Circle Fountain
See more historic images from Kansas City.
Meet the Past Online
Watch KCPT's Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III online.