Library Blog
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
If you pick up a John Green book, you might expect to find lovesick teenagers or high school pranksters. But what you really should expect is nothing but literary gold.
Classic Review: Men Against the Sea by Nordhoff and Hall
Was Captain Bligh a villain – or a hero? If you've read the Bounty Trilogy, you know Bligh cuts a controversial figure in the pages of fiction and nonfiction alike. Read Bernie's review of the second book, Men Against the Sea, and decide for yourself.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
When Amy meets Nick, it’s love at first sight. Something out of a movie. Magical. And, maybe, deadly.
Coming Soon: A Digital Learning Lab for KC Teens
Equipped with a planning grant from the MacArthur Foundation, the Kansas City Public Library and Science City are plotting a digital media "learning lab" for teens in Union Station. Check out our progress!
Four Books for Olympic Readers
Armchair athletes the world over are glued to television/ computer/smartphone screens soaking up the quadrennial celebration of the Olympic Games in London.
