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Native plants, such as Echinacea, in small black containers.

Bring Your Extra Plants and Seeds to the Library's Native Plant and Seed Swap

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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The Irene H. Ruiz Branch hosts a native plant and seed swap on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5 - 7 p.m.
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Local Historian Catalogs 'Kansas City CALL' Archive

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Black History
Local History
Holiday or Celebration
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Historian and author Phil Dixon is six months into cataloging The CALL's materials archive.
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New and Improved Waldo Branch

Here’s What the New and Improved Waldo Branch Looks Like

Monday, January 6, 2025
Location
The Waldo Branch re-opened on January 3 after upgrades to carpet, paint, furniture, and computers.
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Newly labeled shelves at the Waldo Branch.

The Waldo Branch Closes in December and Reopens in January with a Fresh Look

Monday, December 2, 2024
Location
From December 9, 2024, through January 2, 2025, the Waldo Branch will be open for hold pickups only.
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Bluford Branch Launches 'Mindfulness of the Senses' Series

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Community Learning
Location
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.
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New Coffee Bar and Learning Lab Called 'The Nook' Opens at the Central Library

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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The Central Library’s café closed in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. On August 7, it’s re-opening as The Nook.
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Plaza Branch Invites People to Talk about Death and Dying, Refreshments Included

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Community Learning
Location
Events & Activities
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.
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Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault

Step Inside Central Library’s Film Vault to Scratch Your Movie Itch

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Since January, the Central Library's Stanley H. Durwood Vault has been screening daily movies.
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'Growing Together' With Kansas City Community Gardens Classes

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Library Services
Location
The Kansas City Community Gardens offers basic gardening classes at Library locations in March and April 2024.
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Renovated Space in Central Library Adds Exciting New Services, Strengthens Existing Ones

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Community Resources
150th Anniversary
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The north side of the Central Library’s third floor – an area that once housed a reference desk and row after row of books – has just reopened as the 3North Resource Center.

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