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Tiny books in a glass bowl for the Book Bowl Challenge.

After Realizing She’d Gone a Year Without Finishing a Book, Rachel Pierce Created the Book Bowl Challenge To Keep Herself Turning Pages

Friday, July 24, 2026
Reading Program
Ready to jumpstart your summer reading? "Book Bowl Challenge" creator Rachel Pierce has a few tips.
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The Library’s chief operating officer, Pritha Hariharan, and her son Jai received a donation for Summer Reading 2025 from the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation.

Read, Score, Roar! This Summer at the Kansas City Public Library

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Reading Program
The Library offers activities for children, teens, and adults nearly every day of the week.
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In 2025, Urban Hikes KC took Library staffers on a tour from the Central Library. Photo: courtesy of Urban Hikes KC

Start Your Next Urban Hike (in English or Spanish) From Your Nearest Library Branch

Monday, June 8, 2026
Local History
Reading Program
To mark Kansas City hosting the World Cup, the Library is partnering with Urban Hikes KC on guided tours in English and Spanish.
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The Library Pops In To Some Of Your Favorite Parks This Summer

Monday, May 11, 2026
Reading Program
Library Services
Stop by select Kansas City, Missouri, parks between June 2 and August 7, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and receive a FREE BOOK!
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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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Young Actors Workshop at Plaza Branch Leans in on the Laughter

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Reading Program
Youth and Family
The Library’s popular free summer Young Actors Workshop returns July 14-18 for a streamlined audience, ages 7 to 12, and with a new focus: improv classes.
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During the summer crafternoon sessions, patrons bring in a range of projects.

Get Crafty At The Library This Summer

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Reading Program
The Library is ramping up its creative and crafty offerings with weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly sessions for all ages.
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Summer Reading at Vine Street Brewing Co in 2024

Kansas City Public Library Welcomes All Ages For Summer Reading

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Reading Program
The Library's annual Summer Reading program kicks off on May 30 and runs through August 15.
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David Wayne Reed at Shelf Life 2

Shelf Life, A Night Of Show-And-Tell For Grownups, Returns For The Library’s Big Read

Friday, April 11, 2025
Reading Program
The Shelf Life storytelling event on May 1 is one of the featured events for the Big Read, which runs through May 23.
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Revamped Kansas City Book Group’s First Pick Aims to Jump-start Accessibility Conversation

Friday, March 7, 2025
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Reading Program
The KC Pop-up Book Group has first community-wide conversation at the North-East Branch on March 29 at 1 p.m.

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