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The hygiene drive is an annual Library tradition on the MLK Day of Service.

Public Invited to Participate in Library's Hygiene Kit Donation Drive for Annual MLK Day of Service

Friday, January 2, 2026
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Community Resources
The Library is collecting donations of travel-sized personal care items for a hygiene kit drive, January 2 to 16.
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Do Something New at the Library in 2026

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Holiday or Celebration
The Library is here to help you reach your New Year’s goals, explore new interests, and tackle everyday challenges.
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Cozy Up to the Library for Winter Fun

Monday, December 1, 2025
Holiday or Celebration
Reading Program
This December, whether you stay indoors by the fireplace or bundle up for brisk walks in the cold, you can count on the Library for reading lists and more.
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KU and MU met for early football games in Kansas City starting in the 1890s.

How Football Started Coming to Thanksgiving Dinner in Kansas City

Friday, November 14, 2025
Holiday or Celebration
Local History
The Library takes a look back at KU-MU football games that began in the 1890s, which were played on Thanksgiving Day.
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Kansas Woman Explores Indigenous Crisis in This Thriller. Join the Conversation.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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The "Mask of the Deer Woman" author event takes place on Nov. 18, and the KC Pop-Up Book Group on Dec. 3 at the Plaza Branch.
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The Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Monday, October 27, 2025
Holiday or Celebration
Throughout November, discover the rich history, ceremonies, and storytelling traditions of the Indigenous peoples of North America at the Library.
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Get Your Fright On. The 'Phantoms of the Library' Zine Returns

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Holiday or Celebration
The annual spooky zine written by Library staff, 'Phantoms of the Library,' is available at the Central Library.  
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More Than 50 Years After Gay Rights Activism Began at KU, This Book Collects Student Stories

Friday, June 20, 2025
Events & Activities
Local History
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LGBTQIA+
At 6 p.m. on June 25 at the Plaza Branch, Katherine Rose-Mockry talks about "Liberating Lawrence: Gay Activism in the 1970s at the University of Kansas.”
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How ACT-UP Fought For LGBTQ Rights In Kansas City During The HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Saturday, June 7, 2025
What's Your KCQ?
Local History
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LGBTQIA+
What's Your KCQ? What do you want to know about our community? The Library and The Kansas City Star combine resources to find answers to questions about regional topics.
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Share Your Library Love During National Library Week 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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The Library celebrates National Library Week from April 6 - 12. The annual event highlights “the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play."

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