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Get Tickets for 2019 Library Night at the K

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Join the Kansas City Public Library and other area library systems for this year’s Library Night at the K on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, as the Royals face off against the Toronto Blue Jays. Purchase discounted game tickets at...

Shoot for the Stars with the Library's 2019 Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

The Library launches an out-of-this-world learning adventure for all ages in this year’s Summer Reading Program. As 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we invite readers to Dare to Discover a universe of books, events, and activities that celebrate science fa...

Whether it's a sold-out arena concert featuring a big-name supergroup or a small, intimate show at a local dive bar, a live musical performance generates an inimitable song-listening energy. In celebration of good vibrations and the Library's music-centric 2018 Summer Reading program, Rock & Read, we've put together some note-worthy resources and recommendations and Library staffers' remembrances of their most magical concerts.

Rock & Read: Memorable Music Moments

Monday, July 30, 2018

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Whether it's a sold-out arena co...

Just as there are different genres of books for every reader's taste and state of mind, music also matches all kinds of moods, and each individual has their own song preferences. Below are a couple music categories or scenarios; some of our Library staffers have opened up to tell us what tunes make them turn up the dial, shed a tear, or bust a move. And whatever your bookish proclivities may be, you still have time to log your books before the 2018 Summer Reading Program ends on July 31.

Rock & Read: Music for Every Mood

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

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Just as there are different genres of books for every reader's taste and state of mind, music also matches all kinds of moods, and each individual has their own song preferences. Below are a couple music categories or scenarios; some of our Library staffers have opened up to tell us what tunes make them turn up the dia...

Looking for a few more music-themed books to add to your Summer Reading playlist? Library staff have shared some of their favorite titles on the subject. Check out the list of books that fit this year's Rock & Read theme.

Rock & Read: Staff Summer Reading Book Picks

Friday, July 6, 2018

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Looking for a few more music-themed books to add to your Summer Reading play...

Celebrate Reading and the Royals at 2018 Library Night at the K

Friday, June 8, 2018

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Youth and Family

Join the Kansas City Public Library and other area library systems for this year’s Library Night at the K on Tuesday, July 24....

There's just too much rock to be contained within the Summer Reading Program's Adult Suggested Reading, so we've gathered up bookish bootlegs, bonus tracks, and B sides for even more Rock & Read enjoyment. Check back here throughout the summer as the Library continues to add music-themed books, feature films and documentaries, albums and sountracks, and more.

Rock & Read: Adult Summer Reading Bonus Tracks

Friday, May 25, 2018

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There's just too much rock to be contained within the Summer Reading Program's Adult Suggested Reading, so we've gathered up bookish bootlegs, bonus tracks, and B sides for even more...

Pump up the volumes as the Library's Summer Reading Program again invites both youth and adults to Rock & Read. The song remains the same: Read and log five books between May 25-July 31, 2018, earn a rockin’ prize. Explore this year’s music-themed offerings, including suggested reading titles, events, book discussions, family activities, and more.

Get Amped Up for the 2018 Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Pump up the volumes as the Library's Summer Reading Program again invites both youth and adults to Rock & Read. The song remains the same: Read and log five books between May 25-July 31, 2018, earn a rockin’ prize. Explore this year’s music-themed offerings, inc...