Staff Book Reviews
The Mermaid’s Mirror, by L.K. Madigan
In my mind, mermaids are cartoon characters with fishy tales who have a tendency to sing about everything. The Mermaid’s Mirror by L.K. Madigan is a great departure from these children’s tales...although there is a little singing.
KC Unbound Blog
Victorian Valentines Contest: Write a Victorian Personal Ad for Valentine’s Day, Win Chocolate
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Kansas City Public Library is inviting its online fans to write personal ads for their favorite characters from Victorian literature. The writer of the best ad will receive a box of Christopher Elbow chocolates and a free copy of Jennifer Phegley’s book Courtship and Marriage in Victorian England.
This Week in Kansas City History
His Own Man
Film Blog
Program Notes: Hannah and her Sisters (1986)
In Hannah and Her Sisters Woody Allen once again explores his familiar obsessions: fear of nothingness, the uncertainties of romantic love, urban neuroses. Yet it's also as close to an optimistic statement as he has ever made.
Previous Special Events
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Giving to the Library
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Missouri Valley Special Collections

Battle of Westport Reenactment, 1989
See more historic photos from Kansas City.
Meet the Past Online
Watch every episode of KCPT's Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III online, including the latest edition featuring George Frein portraying Mark Twain. You can also visit the Media Center to find audio recordings and C-SPAN videos of our special events.
























