Kansas City Public Library

A poem about connecting to nature, a classroom of students working on Earth Day Projects, and a loveable Lumberjack who gets an ecology lesson from woodland an...imals, round out our Dial-A-Story books this week. Call anytime 24/7 at 816.701.3456 or listen here kclibrary.org/kids/dial-story See more

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

Just in time for #EarthDay our #KCQ series with The Kansas City Star answers a reader's question about the status and future of Ripple Glass' recycling efforts in Kansas City.

We love you, Kansas City! Celebrate the wonderful city we all live in and share some neighborly love during today's "storytime snack" with Ms. Chinesa! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tcK1uCmU-I

It can be really hard to be far away from the ones you love most! This past year made that especially difficult. Join Ms. Kelsey for today's "storytime snack" t...o learn about the magic of dreams always connecting you with your favorite people! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-MM7tZE8S8

Join Miss Kiesha as she shows you how to make a flower pot from a recycled aluminum can. Imagine an entire garden or windowsill covered in these adorable pots! ...You can use this idea or another recycled material to decorate your April Activity Grass-Pet kit. If you are interested in our photo contest and grass-pet kit, you can watch that video here: https://youtu.be/7M6P8RHUJt8 See more

Get your shovels ready for a dinosaur dig! Ms. Donna has a special friend to help her read today's dino-tastic "storytime snack!" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3amFeuQt-Y

For this week's Friday Night Family Fun, celebrate Earth Day with things you can make from things you'd otherwise throw away! Tune in at 6:30 p.m. this Friday, April 23 here on our website: https://bit.ly/3gjeCcF or on the Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch Facebook Page!

Crafting Central takes place via Zoom every Thursday from 3-4. Here is the link: https://kclibrary.zoom.us/j/92896252740 Meeting ID: 92896252740 Passcode: BAXj...4a Please join us on our crafting journey! Our Crafting Central program focuses on yarn crafts, knitting and crochet. Use your Kansas City Public Library card to access classes on Creativebug and then join us for an old-fashion crafting circle. Take a break from your day to craft; it's a great mental health break. We will stitch, chat and make new friends. We have a limited number of supply kits for pick up. See more

Spring is in the air! Join us this Friday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. for a special springtime Friday Night Family Fun virtual event! You can watch on the Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch Facebook page, or here on our website: https://bit.ly/2PHv1wL

For more STEAM and library videos, check out our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/kclibraryyouth Excited for Baseball season? Checkout these three "home run" re...ads for baseball fans of all types! Check out all these and more baseball reads on our catalog: https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com//1876377869_take_me_ou

On April 14, 1910, the City Council approved the creation of the Board of Public Welfare to provide aid to the city’s poor. The brainchild of philanthropist William Volker, it was the first modern welfare department in the U.S. Learn more: https://bit.ly/32bDVVI #kcHistory #OnThisDay

The Kansas City Public Library's Mobile Outreach Vehicle doesn't just bring books to all corners of our service area. It also helps us connect and serve community members experiencing homelessness and other life challenges. #NationalLibraryOutreachDay #NationalLibraryWeek

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

Happy 17th birthday to our beautiful Kansas City Public Library - Central Library. On April 12, 2004 the Central Library opened in what was formerly the First National Bank in downtown Kansas City. Learn more: https://bit.ly/324srTU

Infinitum: An Afrofuturist Tale revolves around an ancient African king cursed with immortality. Join us Tuesday, April 13, for a visual presentation with author Tim Fielder about his new, lushly colored, 280-page graphic novel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/32jbmG9

Are your children starting to see caterpillars and hear birds singing? How about some stories to expand their Spring experience? Call Dial-A-Story at 816.701.3456 or listen here kclibrary.org/kids/dial-story

Do you need stories? Do you need songs? Well, my friend, we have songs and stories for you ALL. WEEK. LONG! Check out our Storytime line up this week at youtube.com/kclibraryyouth

From study spots at our Kansas City Public Library - Irene H Ruiz Branch and Kansas City Public Library - Waldo Branch, to Book a Browse in the children's secti...on at our Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch, we've recently added a number by-appointment services! Learn more: https://kclibrary.org/appointments See more

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

This week's 7-day Dial-a-Story forecast predicts a 100% chance of loveable stories. Give us a call at (816)701-3456, or follow the link to hear this week's books! https://kclibrary.org/kids/dial-story

We are saddened to learn of Alex Trebek's passing at age 80. For over 35 years, Trebek hosted the classic game show, Jeopardy! Celebrate Trebek and his lifelong pursuit of both obscure and common knowledge with these books and more: https://bit.ly/2JGYPGc

Need to print a document? With our remote printing service, you can email your files to the Library from home (or anywhere), and our staff will print them for you and have them ready using our Pop In / Pick Up holds service. Learn more: https://www.kclibrary.org/printing

Do you find yourself constant toggling between a bunch of news sites? Check out PressReader! It offers unlimited access to over 6,000+ newspapers and magazines from around the world, in 60+ languages. Get started w/ your library card: http://bit.ly/37qQ4Y7

Join Miss Kelsey for this "Storytime Snack" featuring silly songs and a book about kitties and dinos! https://youtu.be/gbjoW-5TR0s