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The Library is currently migrating its large collection of digital historic images to a new software platform. An unfortunate consequence of our da...

Question: What happened to the really cool looking city hall at 5th and Main? Answer by Michael Wells, Missouri Valley Special Col...

Kansas City Public Library officials say they are moving forward with plans to implement upgrades of both services and facilities after approval of th...

For the third consecutive year, the Kansas City Public Library earns a 5-star designation from Library Journal...

Since The Library launched “What’s Your KC Q?” with the Kansas City Star, we’ve received dozens of questions about Kansas City from...

This fall’s election encompasses a number of political races, statewide initiatives, and local issues. Voters have many important choices to make -- a...

Self-proclaimed grammar nerd Don Beggs of Brookside reached out to The Kansas City Star and the Kansas City Public Library “What’s Y...

Halloween is a great time to share holiday-themed postcards with your friends and family. Browse through our collection for inspiration....

In this installment of “What’s Your KC Q,” in which readers ask us questions about the city, we hear from Brian. He asked: “Is there any potential...

How much would you spend on the books, music, movies, classes, speaking and cultural events, and other resources that you get at no cost at the Librar...