All Library locations will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The north side of the Central Library’s third floor – an area that once housed a reference desk and row after row of books – has just reopened as the...
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Monday, July 24, 2023
The Street Sheet is often used by unhoused Kansas Citians looking for clothing, food, shelter, and financial assistance....
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Through photographs, video storytelling, and spatial elements, Evicted is an immersive exhibition illuminates the harrowing experience of evi...
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Consumers already expect delays this year when ordering holiday gifts, books or otherwise; the Library may also be impacted by the same supply chain c...
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Voting is now open for The Pitch's Best of Kansas City 2021 and you're encouraged to cast a v...
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Just before Christmas, a young woman – pregnant and accompanied by her mother – sought out the Library’s...
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Friday, January 29, 2021
Using the Library’s SHELF HELP service, Coach Read’s roster of MVP librarians can give you a personalized reading playbook, building...
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Wondering what to give the picky reader on your gift list? You need Holiday Gift Shelf Help. The reading experts at the Kansas Cit...
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
We’re thrilled to be among the winners in The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020 – thanks to all who voted for the ...
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Monday, August 31, 2020
Voting is now open for The Pitch's Best of Kansas City 2020 and you're encouraged t...