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Holidays Around the World

Sunday, December 13, 2015 2:30pm

North-East Branch

The holiday season is a great time to explore traditional celebrations from other cultures around the world. Learn about holidays in places such as So...

Great Places with Bad Reputations - Joelouis Mattox

Sunday, October 11, 2015 2:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

Kansas City’s Green Duck Tavern, at 26th Street and Prospect Avenue, was once an unassuming seat of power, owned by politician and civil rights activi...

The Life and Time of Barbara Jordan

Sunday, September 27, 2015 2:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

The Westport Center for the Arts and Jacqueline L. Gafford present a one-woman play about the life and times of Barbara Jordan, the first southern bla...

Superhero Training Camp

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 5:00pm

North-East Branch

Have you got what it takes to be a superhero? Send your young hero to our training camp, where they can practice feats of strength, agility, and brav...

Kansas City Zoo "Operation Perfect Pet"

Friday, July 24, 2015 10:30am

North-East Branch

Join a top secret mission to find the perfect pet; not all animals make good pets. With a large variety of exciting and interactive programs, the Zoom...

Paul Mesner Puppets

Friday, July 17, 2015 10:30am

North-East Branch

Join Kansas City's Paul Mesner Puppets in a veggie-centric love story about two avid gardeners, Okra and Romaine, who meet, marry, and have a beautifu...

Superhero 101: Animal Sidekicks

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 5:00pm

North-East Branch

Get trained in the best ways to work with your animal side kicks in this special super hero training session with special guest Gina Levra from the H...

Paul Mesner Puppets presents "Rapunzel"

Friday, June 26, 2015 10:30am

North-East Branch

The Paul Mesner Puppets presents a veggie wonderful love story about two avid gardeners, Okra and Romaine, who meet, marry and have a beautiful daught...

Serengeti Steve

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 4:00pm

North-East Branch

Serengeti Steve performs over 600 shows a year throughout the country and has been featured as a Las Vegas finalist on NBC's hit show "America's Got T...

Freeway Rick Ross

Friday, August 15, 2014 6:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

The Kansas City Public Library and The KC Kingpen Coalition present drug-kingpin - turned philanthropist and author - Freeway Rick Ross. He will disc...

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