Kansas City Public Library

Winter reading at the North-East Branch is on fire! A special THANK YOU goes out to our local firefighters Kansas City Missouri Fire Department (KCFD) KCFD Station 27(KCFD) pumper 27 who recently visited our branch. They gave a quick story time for our staff members, browsed our collection of books, and learned all about the resources our branch provides. We hope you enjoyed the cookbooks and look forward to seeing you all again soon! Click on our link to see what the firemen were reading https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//2032466809_station_27 #KCFD #library #Station27 #kcpubliclibrary #kansascity #gordanramsey #RachelRay #Tiamowry #questlove #EdwardLee #juliaquinn #jennyhan #pamcalvert #joeyonan #bridgerton #alwaysandforever

Patron Notice: All locations will be closed Monday, January 17 in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

There’s only a few days left to donate items to our Hygiene Kit Drive! Bring travel-size personal care items like shampoo, toothpaste and more to any of locations by January 12. Members of the Library’s AmeriCorps VISTA Project will use the donated materials to create kits for individuals experiencing homelessness in Kansas City. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3F6m2cD #MLKDay #UnitedWeServe

Last week we made air-dry clay snow sculptures in the children's programming studio. Check out some of the unique creations made by Northeast kids Make sure to like & follow our page to get notifications whenever we do future kid and family events!

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful 2022! -The North-East Branch

It was great to see local artist Armando Mesa visiting our library on Thursday. It was his first time viewing his mural on our digital screens!

In honor of Gloria Jean Watkins better known by her pen name bell hooks. As a woman of color, she surpassed so many boundaries as an American author, professor, feminist, and social activist. Her memory will live on as we continue to make strides in social activism for women and people of color. May she rest in power! Click on our link for a list of her books available in our collection: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com///704180288/2021233099

Don't forget, tomorrow we are making tiny, clay snowman sculptures in the studio. Wed 29th 2p-3p.

Patron Notice Holiday Hours Update: The Library will be closed December 24, 25, 26, and 27. December 28-30 all locations will close early at 5 p.m. For the New Year’s holiday the Library will be closed December 31, January 1 and 2.

We have some of the coolest Patrons! It was great to see local artist Zac Laman stop by our branch last night. Zac is a muralist well known for his large faces and roosters painted across the Northeast community. His latest project completed is artwork in the newly remodeled KC Museum. Thanks Zac for stopping by and checking out your mural work displayed on our digital board. Zac Laman #kcpubliclibrary #northeastkcmo

Congratulations to our Patron Merari on receiving her Nursing Pin! Merari came into our library Tuesday afternoon to thank our staff on helping her achieve her goal. She appreciates our library allowing her to utilize the Community Connections Room for her nursing class, free black and white prints for her worksheets, and the friendly staff that would help quiz her right before test time. The North-East Staff is so proud of you Merari! #kcpubliclibrary #nurses

Patron Notice Holiday Hours Update: The Library will be closed December 24, 25, 26, and 27. December 28-30 all locations will close early at 5 p.m. For the New Year’s holiday the Library will be closed December 31, January 1 and 2. This means out Drop-in Craft events on the 27th and 29th will also be cancelled.

We had a lot of fun making crunchy, sparkly snow slime last night! You still have a chance to make your own snow slime Wednesday Dec 22nd from 6p-7p! And next week join us for snowman sculptures Mon 27th or Wed 29th 6p-7p! Appropriate for ages 5-18

The power of poetry! Check out Debbie’s poetry picks for this month. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1884328891_the_power_

What can we say? Poems we can share Poems about play. Poems about Hip Hop We can read them all day!... Cheryl shares her favorite Children's Poetry books here! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1884295169_childrens_

Wishing our beautiful planet a Happy Earth Day! Our staff has put together a list of children's books that we hope you enjoy in celebration of Earth day! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//share/1510/1883584479

Our continued celebration of National Poetry Month! Shirl Maldonado, our Sr. Library Technical Assistant has chosen To Drink Coffee With A Ghost by Amanda Lovelace. Catch this haunting book here: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2756875120

Let's continue our celebration of National Poetry Month! Diana Ash, our Sr. Library Technical Assistant has chosen Summer Snow by Robert Hass. Click here to find this book in our collection https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S120C2765464

It's National Poetry Month! Phyllis, our Sr. Library Technical Assistant is sharing one of her favorite poetry books. Jabber-Walking by Juan Felipe Herrera. Herrera is the author of more than thirty books. He's also a performance artist and activist on behalf of migrant and indigenous communities. Click on our link for more information: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S120C2696310

Patron Notice: Library locations that offer Pop In/Pick Up and other services will open at noon tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17. See locations and available services: https://www.kclibrary.org/library-locations

Patron Notice: We will be closed Tuesday February 16th Due to the Weather. Stay Safe.

Don't forget, all Library locations are closed today in observation of Presidents Day, but our Digital Branch is always open. Borrow e-materials and stream movies: https://kclibrary.org/digital

Patron Notice: Due to weather, library locations are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 13.

In celebration of Black History Month, our North-East staff is showcasing a few of their favorite books! We also have The Kansas City Black History booklet that patrons can pick up when they stop by for a computer reservation or pick up their holds.

Just a reminder that all locations will be closed on Monday, Feb.15, 2021 to honor Presidents Day!

Good news! Our newly-renovated branch will reopen for Pop In / Pick Up service on Thursday, December 17!

There will be free sessions of covid testing available at Northeast High School December 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and January 4th 10am-2pm. You must make an appointment by calling 311 or (816) 513-1313.

Diana Recommends: Grady Hendrix is an author that deserves more recognition. He is definitely competition for Stephen King. His novel, Horrorstör, designed to look and read like a catalog, has a group of employees being paid to to spend the night at Orsk (an Ikea knockoff), to find out who, or what, is destroying the store while it is closed. My Best Friend’s Exorcism is exactly what you would expect based on the title, but it is so much more than that. It is a book about a ...lifetime friendship. Each chapter is the title of a song and there is a Spotify playlist for it. We Sold Our Souls will get the attention of anyone who grew up in the 90’s and listened to hard core rock music. The title of every chapter is the name of a heavy metal album. I laughed. I cried. And I gagged as I read these books. I became friends with the characters. Grady’s next book, The Final Girl Support Group, will be out in June 2021; and I can’t wait to read it! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1770943489_grady_hend See more

It's Wednesday and here we are again with Kansas City's Northeast News. This week Annie reviews Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie. https://bit.ly/2JGxEew The book is available to be reserved here. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2647005120

Happy Wednesday! Today our book reviews with Kansas City's Northeast News continue with Cheryl. She has chosen Wilma's Way Home: The Life of Wilma Mankiller by Doreen Rappaport. You can see Cheryl's thoughts here. https://bit.ly/36o6jFO If you would like to read the book you can get it here. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2720055120

With Thanksgiving coming up Cheryl would like to let you know that it's nearly "Time for Cranberries". She says "I love this book! It has recipes for cranberry sauce and cranberry pie. What a great activity to do with a family." If you would like to see what Cheryl is talking about you can get the book here. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2505677120

On Sunday, December 6th at 2pm the North-East Book Club will be talking about Less by Andrew Sean Greer. You can RSVP at [email protected] Less is a failed author about to turn 50. He decides to travel around the world to avoid attending the wedding of a former lover. In a series of mid-adventures, Less comes to terms with his age, career and love life.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The bookmobile is here today, November 6th, until 2pm to serve all your PIPU needs. Just look for the big blue van, Debbie or Orcs at the back of the parking lot of the interim location at 5930 Wilson Rd.

Wednesday is here and with it comes another book review with the Kansas City's Northeast News. This week Dave reviews Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death and, Hard Truths in a Northern City by Tanya Talaga. You can read the article here. https://bit.ly/34TYCI2 You can check out the book through our catalog here. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2679284120

Patron Notice: Our Plaza, Trails West and Waldo branches are serving as polling locations and as a result will not have Pop In / Pick Up or other services available on Tuesday, November 3. For a full list of our locations and services visit https://kclibrary.org/library-locations

Wednesday is here and our continued work with Kansas City's Northeast News continues. This week Diana reviews # Notyourprincess: Voices of Native American Women. The review is here. https://bit.ly/2HHh5yG If you would like to check out the book you can do so via our catalog here. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2666108120

For those interested we have an open position for Senior Library Assistant. If you would like to apply follow the link below.

The body is a mysterious thing. None of us really understand all the subtleties that make our being. Diana has created a list of books that try to explain at least some of the mystery of what we are and what becomes of us.

Patron Notice: Due to weather, library locations will be closing early at 5:30 pm. on Monday, October 26th. Our Plaza Branch will have Pop In Pick Up available until 6 p.m. The last computer reservations at our Trails West, Waldo, Bluford and Southeast Branches will be at 4:30 p.m.

Tomorrow, October 27, is the last day USPS recommends for Mail-in Ballots to be sent out. You can check out our Notary Services and other voting information here. https://kclibrary.org/community-services/voter-information

On Sunday, November 1st, at 2pm The North-East Book Club will be discussing Becoming by Michelle Obama. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Debbie has created a display for the upcoming community conversation with Andre M. Perry and Emmet Pierson Jr. If you would like to attend the conversation about Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities, you can RSVP for any of the events here. https://bit.ly/3dJcaZM

Happy Friday! We have another participant in "What are they up to?" Dave has been keeping busy drawing (no surprise there). He has also been working through his stacks of unread books like Nassim Nicholas Taleb's Incerto series. Overall he has enjoyed what time he can get with actual people. Dave has been working at Kansas City Public Library - Lucile H. Bluford Branch and will find it hard to leave.

Wednesday brings another collaboration with Kansas City's Northeast News. This week Samantha reviews Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Malliard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. Have a look at their website. https://bit.ly/3kmisB4 If you would like to get your hands on a copy you can do that through our catalog here. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2761333120#