Plaza Branch and Central Library will open late at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 due to the Kansas City Marathon.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
This fall, teens are invited to learn more about volunteering and earning service hours at the Library.
Friday, June 26, 2026
The founder and director of the nonprofit recovery community organization MyRecoveryKC developed a program that’s secular and takes place in the Library.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Stop by Library branches during the week for job search assistance.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A new Monday series at noon at the Bluford Branch in November and December focuses on mindfulness and the senses, providing an opportunity to feel more grounded and centered.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Death Cafés are scheduled the second Wednesday of each month at the Plaza Branch. Related programming about advance directives will take place on April 16 and 21.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Do you know your numbers? The numbers of your blood pressure reading, that is. If you don’t, you’ll soon be able to take your blood pressure at your favorite Kansas City Public Library location.
Jeni Starr, the Library’s community specialists manager, says that high blood pressure is known...
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Kansas City Public Library wants to help the community get and stay informed with its participation in National News Literacy Week 2023. The initiative, led by the News Literacy Project and E.W. Scripps, runs from January 23-27 a...
Friday, November 11, 2022
You’re running, or launching, a small business, and you have questions – or simply need a little guidance. We have experts who can help. In conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week, business librarians from the Kansas City Public Library and Mid-Continent Public Library...
Monday, October 24, 2022
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Searching for what's on the ballot? Need to find where to vote? The Library has you covered with important resources to keep you informed and up to date.