Plaza branch will open late at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4.
Activity
Thursday May 9, 2024
4:00pm
In Person
The Kansas City Public Library and KC Parks are excited to celebrate the opening of the Gillham Park Book Walk with local author and illustrator Ch...
Signature Event
May 14, 2024
6:00pm
Online
In Person
French Emperor and military commander Napoleon Bonaparte continues to fascinate, even centuries after his death. Jonathan Abel, associate professor of...
Signature Event
May 19, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
Pat O’Neill, author of From the Bottom Up: The Story of the Irish in Kansas City, spotlights many of the colorful characters who once called the West...
Signature Event
May 25, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
U.S. Senator, Kansas City native Tim Kaine, discusses his new memoir, 'Walk, Ride, Paddle: A Life Outside' with writer Candice Millard. The two talk a...
Signature Event
May 28, 2024
6:00pm
Online
In Person
As Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' album makes headlines for the superstar’s fresh take on the country music genre, bestselling novelist, award-winning song...
Signature Event
June 4, 2024
6:00pm
Online
In Person
Kansas City writer Chelan David discusses his new book, Beautiful States of Mind: A Father and Daughters’ Pilgrimage to All 50 States. He talks about...
Activity
Thursday June 6, 2024
6:00pm
In Person
Tired of your old books and looking to find some new ones? Bring a stack of books, audiobooks, and other media to swap! Grab a snack, chat, and tra...
Signature Event
June 9, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
Local attorney Gary Jenkins, a filmmaker, author and former Kansas City police detective, investigated mafia bombings and murders in the 1970s in the...
Signature Event
June 13, 2024
7:00pm
Online
In Person
In a special presentation as part of the Library’s yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, National Public Radio’s Ari Shapiro – host of the award-winn...
Signature Event
June 26, 2024
6:00pm
In Person
Oscar winner Kevin Willmott (BlacKkKlansman) discusses one of his recent projects, the 2023 documentary sequel to Kansas City journalist C.J. Janovy’s...