Kansas City Public Library

Patron Notice: Beginning Monday, November 16 our Sugar Creek Branch will be temporarily closed in order to consolidate staff and services at larger locations amid the worsening COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3pCrs8a

Join us as we join the Trailblazing Women Series!

April 22nd is National Jelly Bean day! To celebrate this week, try making some delicious candy of your own. These books will help you bake tasty, good-looking treats with your family. Kids can join in on the fun too! What is your favorite candy?https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1882059059_lets_make_

It is National Scrabble Day! Families everywhere have enjoyed this word-themed game for generations. Board games have become an integral part of our culture and childhood memories, and occasionally have changed the world! Even though we have cellphones and video games, we still love to enjoy a board game with family and friends. Let's honor those fond memories with these great game-themed reads! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1877244859_scrabble_d

Check out these true stories: people who survived natural disasters, people who spent their lives chasing dangerous storms, and more! What's the worst storm you've ever been in?https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1862878190_stormy_sto

March 16th is National Panda Day! Celebrate your favorite black and white bear with these books. They all have black and white covers. Though they lack color on the outside, their contents are quite powerful. Put any book on the list on hold with your library card: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1857722089_black_and_

The week of April 5th is National Library Week. Let's celebrate by enjoying a harrowing library-themed mystery! What is your favorite library mystery author? See the full list here: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1873286459_national_l

Beverly Cleary, beloved author of the Ramona series, has recently passed away. This list is to acknowledge her, and other female children's authors who are no longer with us. Through these books, may they continue to make generations of kids smile. Which children's author has impacted your life? See the full list here: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1868309999_female_chi

March 9th is National Barbie Day! Whether you are an avid collector, or just interested in learning the fascinating history behind this iconic doll, try these books about all things Barbie! Put them on hold now with your library card: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1852633489_national_b

The Kansas City Zoo has a new polar bear, named Nuniq. You can watch him anytime on their website's Polar Bear Cam! In the meantime, celebrate everyone's favorite arctic bears with these awesome books. Put them on hold now with your library card: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1845545189_internatio

February 20th is Love Your Pet Day! Let's celebrate every pet, even the unusual ones, like the pets in these kids books. Put them on hold right now with your library card! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1840201449_love_your_

Action, drama, intrigue, freezing temperatures, these stories have it all. They'll chill you to the bone...in more ways than one. Put them on hold now with your library card. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1835135549_chilly_thr

It's going to be a cold week here in Kansas City. This kind of weather makes us all wish we could breathe fire on demand like a dragon. If you liked the Eragon series, try warming up with these other YA fantasies starring dragons and humans! Put them on hold now with your library card! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//112/1829959029_eragon

Sometimes a book series is so universally adored that Hollywood adapts it into a movie or TV show. Many times, that screen adaptation falls flat. The characters are all wrong, the plot goes off track, or they tried to cram too much plot into 90 minutes. Whatever the reason, if you were disappointed by a movie, try the original book instead! Put them on hold now with your library card. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1824141839_the_book_w

Do you love cats? Would you like to learn how to draw them? Or maybe you'd like to make some fun new toys for your own cat. Whether you own a cat, or are just a cat enthusiast, these crafting books might give you some awesome ideas. Put them on hold with your library card now! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1817956499_crafts_for

After careful consideration and monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Kansas City Public Library is TEMPORARILY CLOSING all 10 locations beginning 5 p.m. Sunday, March 15, until further notice. This includes all classes, activities, and outreach services. Learn more

The leaves are starting to fall, and so is the temperature! As the holidays draw closer, now is an excellent time to try some new fall-themed dishes. So grab your hot chocolate, select your favorite oven mitt, and check out these cozy recipes! Put them on hold with your library card now: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1763758597_recipes_to

It's Halloween, and if you need help getting into the spirit of things, why not check out a spooky story? These graphic novels contain bone-chilling plots and images that may haunt your dreams. Ghosts, zombies, monsters, and haunted houses await in every panel. Beware of these terrifying titles! Put them on hold right now with your library card. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1759235619_halloween_

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.

If you like your werewolf stories to be steamier, or bloodier, or both, try these tales of lycanthropy written for an adult audience. Put them on hold with your library card now! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1754314169_werewolves

Werewolves. They're vicious, ugly, and hairy, right? Well, perhaps these awesome tales of lupine teens will change your mind. (I'm on team werewolf!) Check these out now with your library card. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1749408029_werewolves

The end is nigh! How will these teens fare against impending doom, with no adults to rely on for help? Read these action-packed stories about young adults trying to navigate the perils of puberty-and the apocalypse! Put one on hold with your library card now. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1744688919_teens_vs_t

Patron Notice: All locations will open late at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5th, due to staff training.

Are you looking for a new graphic novel series to fall in love with? Try these! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1679055449_graphic_no

If you liked The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, check out these other fantasy tales starring children! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1672962899_the_lion,_

PATRON NOTICE: On Saturday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day there will be no Pop In Pick Up or computer services at any of our locations. Have a fun, safe weekend, everyone!

If you liked Watership Down, try these other fun rabbit reads! https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1668611679_watership_

Do you like fantasy stories with swords, daring quests, and magic? What about cute little animals? Why not both? These woodland creatures might surprise you with their courage and ferocity. https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1663042609_fur-tastic