The Westport and Bluford branches will be closed Wednesday, June 12 for staff training.
Signature Event
Thursday, October 5, 2023
6:00pm
In Person
Writers for Readers, one of Kansas City's premier literary events, returns with an exciting lineup featuring celebrated author Lan Samantha Chang in c...
Signature Event
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
6:00pm
In Person
Writers for Readers returns with a special lineup featuring celebrated author Alexander Chee and the announcement of...
Signature Event
Sunday, May 1, 2022
1:00pm
In Person
Amid the Library’s Big Read 2022, a two-month celebration of reading and poetry, Kansas City poet Glenn North conduc...
Signature Event
Saturday, April 28, 2018
10:30am
Join the Library at its recently renovated Southeast Branch for a day of community celebration. Visit our space and check out refreshed collect...
Signature Event
Sunday, July 17, 2016
2:00pm
This time nearly a century ago, Kansas City was approaching what local historian Joelouis Mattox calls the "Gloomy Years" – a nearly...
Signature Event
Sunday, July 14, 2013
2:00pm
In the 1950s and ‘60s, Kansas City was a heavily segregated town. African-Americans were limited even in which city facilities they could use. For ins...
Signature Event
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
Bingham (1811-1879) - portrayed by actor Robert Gibby Brand - returns for the Library's popular Meet the Past series...
Signature Event
Saturday, April 28, 2012
11:00am
Free Savvy Couponing Tips:With the Coupon Lady! Tamara Baker
at the Southeast Branch. Call 816-701-3584 to register....
Signature Event
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
6:00pm
Edward Jones will be here to discuss how you should be Preparing for Retirement. Join Craig Bolger, Financial Advisor on April 24 @ 6...
Signature Event
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
2:00pm
Edward Jones will be here to discuss You Living in Retirement. Join Craig Bolger Financial Advisor on April 17 @ 2:00pm for a brief presentation follo...