Kansas City Public Library

During a recent intra-Library reading challenge highlighting children’s and young-adult titles, staff read nearly a quarter of a million pages 242,218 in January and February. Find out what books we spent time checking out. #NationalLibraryWorkersDay

The April 2021 CYS kids zine is now available! It is hopping with great new books for Spring and Poetry Month and much more!

Are your student loans causing you anxiety? Join us April 28 at noon for a workshop covering student loan repayment plans, consolidation, and loan forgiveness opportunities including Public Service Loan Forgiveness: https://bit.ly/3g7PWna

Lucy Terry Prince's 'Bars Fight', c.1746 is the first recorded poem by an African American. Explore the early history of African American poetry through the major poets of the 19th century, with our African American Poetry online database: https://bit.ly/2Ry3IVZ #NationalPoetryMonth

The latest pick of the Library's FYI Book Group, in partnership with the Kansas City Star, is Hanif Abdurraqib's new book A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance, a penetrating meditation on Black culture and creativity and its place in broader American culture. Read an interview with the author and learn more about the upcoming book discussion.

Thanks 41 Action News - KSHB-TV for helping us get the word out about our available library assistant positions!

Join Ms. Kiesha as she reads the most heartwarming story about two friends who learn to share their love from a distance when they can't touch! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZPFR3ZdBG0

Check out a craft and science experiment to watch your garden grow!

Don't forget, the Southeast Literary Lions Book Club will meet online this Thursday, April 22nd, 10:30-11:30 am to discuss How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. To RSVP and receive a link to this event: https://kclibrary.org/node/29783/register

A LIBRARY (for Kelli Martin) a Library Is:... a place to be free to be in space to be in cave times to be a cook to be a crook to be in love to be unhappy to be quick and smart to be contained and cautious to surf the rainbow to sail the dreams to be blue to be jazz to be wonderful to be you a place to be yeah to be #NationalLibraryWeek #NationalPoetryMonth

The Southeast Literary Lions Book Club will meet online on Thursday, April 22nd, 10:30-11:30 am to discuss How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. To RSVP and receive a link to this event: https://kclibrary.org/node/29783/register

It's National Library week! This week we're looking at some of the ways that the library helps serve our community. Staff member Caroly Perez says, "KC Library connects our community by empowering individuals through knowledge and opportunity."

It's National Library week! This week we're looking at some of the ways that the library helps serve our community. Staff member Fran Farah says, "KC Library connects our community by providing arts programs and diverse and dynamic book clubs!"

Several in-person services are available by appointment at select Library locations. Check our current offerings and reserve time at the Library. https://kclibrary.org/appointments

Want to explore photos, documents and more from Kansas City history without leaving your home? Matt Reeves with our Missouri Valley Special Collections created this brief tutorial covering how to browse and search the our collections using KCHistory.org.

Need some Holiday Gift Shelf Help for the kids and teens in your life? Youth Librarian Lauren Olson has some books for readers who want that warm fuzzy feeling while reading. See our full list of favorite biblio-gifts: https://bit.ly/36745f7 Need more Shelf Help? Tell us about it: https://kclibrary.org/shelf-help-gifts

As part of Holiday Gift Shelf Help, our OneNorth Technology Supervisor Ryan Reed knows some readers like a challenge and brought books to tickle the intellect. See our full list of favorite biblio-gifts: https://bit.ly/36745f7 Need more Shelf Help? Tell us about it: https://kclibrary.org/shelf-help-gifts

Read about the rich tribal history, ceremonies, and oral storytelling traditions during Native American Heritage Month. These books celebrate, recognize and honor the stories of the Indigenous peoples of North America: https://bit.ly/38q7yqx #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Congratulations to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!

Need help picking out the perfect book for a picky reader? Your Kansas City Public Library is here to help! Computer Librarian Alisha Helms suggests books for readers who want to be friends with the characters. See our full list of favorite biblio-gifts: https://bit.ly/36745f7 Need more Shelf Help? Tell us about it: https://kclibrary.org/shelf-help-gifts

The Kansas City Public Library continues its series of online writing classes developed for beginning and intermediate-level writers interested in developing their writing skills for personal reasons or to help advance their careers.

Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities by Andre Perry examines the deliberate devaluation of African Americans and the communities in which they live. Join us for online event with Perry this Thursday, November 12 in partnership with Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Thanks to all who voted for the Central Library as Best Library Branch-MO!

It’s been 100 years since women earned the right to vote, 55 years since the Voting Rights Act, and today Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman and ...person of color to be elected Vice President. Celebrate this election’s historic voter turnout and everyone’s right to vote with these books: https://bit.ly/32jvkRi See more

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Which Kansas City school is best for your child? This year’s City School Fair goes online with 60 schools available at virtual booths. Families living in the Kansas City Public Schools boundaries can learn more about institutions serving youth in kindergarten through high school. This event will take place on Saturday, November 14th, starting at 10 am. Learn more and register online by clicking below.

Our Community Resource Team provides individuals experiencing life-challenges like homelessness an inclusive place to access the connections, supports and servi...ces they need. Learn more about these 1-on-1 appointments at our Kansas City Public Library - Central Library: https://bit.ly/3mOBGA6 See more

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

Just a reminder, Starting November 2nd, 2020, the Kansas City Public Library is hosting an 4 week online cooking club for families! This course includes nutrition education, basic cooking skills, and recipe demonstrations. Kitchen tools and appliances available for checkout. Registration is required. Contact [email protected] to register.

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When falsehood can look so like the truth, who can assure themselves of certain happiness? Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Today is National Frankenstein Day! Check up a copy of the book here: https://bit.ly/31GDmDv