Heartland Book Festival
An annual event that draws the region together through celebrating the power of story. Free to all, the festival includes nationally prominent and regional authors, book signings, workshops, panel conversations, local vendors and nonprofits, food trucks, and storytimes.
October 10-11
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The annual spooky zine written by Library staff, 'Phantoms of the Library,' is available at the Central Library.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Southeast Branch is home to the Digital Media Lab and hosts two summer camps each year.
Monday, September 15, 2025
The World Languages Collection on the third floor of the Central Library stocks materials in 17 languages and will travel in the coming months.
Park Bucker & Zach Lickerman
FrankenWines
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
6:30pm
Gather among the graves at Union Cemetery for FrankenWines, a truly terrifying storytelling event featuring Park Bucker and Zach Lickerman. Expect the supernatural, ...
The Kansas City Public Library coordinates this book group with The Kansas City Star. Watch the Library's news page and The Star for announcements about the current selection and m...
