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Only a couple of weeks left to see 'Dialogue,' a mixed media exhibition celebrating Black identity, at the Central Library.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Only a couple of weeks left to see 'Dialogue,' a mixed media exhibition celebrating Black identity, at the Central Library.
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Are you looking to pick up a new skill or hobby in 2026? Do something new at the Library!
From free craft sessions to book clubs, game nights, and workout classes, there's something for everyone.
Learn more here: tinyurl.com/53ms6x63
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From free craft sessions to book clubs, game nights, and workout classes, there's something for everyone.
Learn more here: tinyurl.com/53ms6x63
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January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Are you looking to pick up a new skill or hobby in 2026? Do something new at the Library!
From free craft sessions to book clubs, game nights, and workout classes, there's something for everyone.
Learn more here: tinyurl.com/53ms6x63
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From free craft sessions to book clubs, game nights, and workout classes, there's something for everyone.
Learn more here: tinyurl.com/53ms6x63
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Happy New Year! 🎊
Best wishes for a 2026 filled with fantastic books to read, movies to watch, music and audiobooks to listen to, and Library programming.
The Library is closed today. Visit our Digital Branch, always open at kclibrary.org/digital, for eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
Best wishes for a 2026 filled with fantastic books to read, movies to watch, music and audiobooks to listen to, and Library programming.
The Library is closed today. Visit our Digital Branch, always open at kclibrary.org/digital, for eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Happy New Year! 🎊
Best wishes for a 2026 filled with fantastic books to read, movies to watch, music and audiobooks to listen to, and Library programming.
The Library is closed today. Visit our Digital Branch, always open at kclibrary.org/digital, for eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
Best wishes for a 2026 filled with fantastic books to read, movies to watch, music and audiobooks to listen to, and Library programming.
The Library is closed today. Visit our Digital Branch, always open at kclibrary.org/digital, for eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
Please consider dropping off new travel-sized personal care items for the Library's hygiene kit drive.🧼🧴🪒
For the past seven years, our annual Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service has helped people in our community facing difficult times.
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For the past seven years, our annual Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service has helped people in our community facing difficult times.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Please consider dropping off new travel-sized personal care items for the Library's hygiene kit drive.🧼🧴🪒
For the past seven years, our annual Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service has helped people in our community facing difficult times.
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For the past seven years, our annual Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service has helped people in our community facing difficult times.
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Looking for free and educational things to do in Kansas City this January? 📆 Check out our upcoming events!
To learn more or save your spot, go to kclibrary.org/events.
To learn more or save your spot, go to kclibrary.org/events.
December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Looking for free and educational things to do in Kansas City this January? 📆 Check out our upcoming events!
To learn more or save your spot, go to kclibrary.org/events.
To learn more or save your spot, go to kclibrary.org/events.
All Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, and remain closed on Thursday, January 1, for New Year's Day.
You can visit our Digital Branch, which is always open, at kclibrary.org/digital for eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
You can visit our Digital Branch, which is always open, at kclibrary.org/digital for eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
December 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
All Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, and remain closed on Thursday, January 1, for New Year's Day.
You can visit our Digital Branch, which is always open, at kclibrary.org/digital for eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
You can visit our Digital Branch, which is always open, at kclibrary.org/digital for eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
Happy Kwanzaa from the Kansas City Public
Library!
Library!
December 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy Kwanzaa from the Kansas City Public
Library!
Library!
The Kansas City Public Library wishes you a very Merry Christmas. 🎄🎅
The Library is closed today, but you can still enjoy eBooks, movies, and more at our Digital Branch: kclibrary.org/digital
The Library is closed today, but you can still enjoy eBooks, movies, and more at our Digital Branch: kclibrary.org/digital
December 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Kansas City Public Library wishes you a very Merry Christmas. 🎄🎅
The Library is closed today, but you can still enjoy eBooks, movies, and more at our Digital Branch: kclibrary.org/digital
The Library is closed today, but you can still enjoy eBooks, movies, and more at our Digital Branch: kclibrary.org/digital
If you're looking for a book group to join, the Kansas City Public Library offers both in-person and online options. ☕📚
Stop by any of these discussions in January.
For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups
Stop by any of these discussions in January.
For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups
December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you're looking for a book group to join, the Kansas City Public Library offers both in-person and online options. ☕📚
Stop by any of these discussions in January.
For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups
Stop by any of these discussions in January.
For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups
Earlier this month, Amy Morris, the branch manager at our Ruiz Library, received an award from the Westside Community Action Network Center for her commitment to the Westside community.
Congratulations, Amy! 👏 Thank you for all that you do for those who walk through the Library's doors.
Congratulations, Amy! 👏 Thank you for all that you do for those who walk through the Library's doors.
December 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Earlier this month, Amy Morris, the branch manager at our Ruiz Library, received an award from the Westside Community Action Network Center for her commitment to the Westside community.
Congratulations, Amy! 👏 Thank you for all that you do for those who walk through the Library's doors.
Congratulations, Amy! 👏 Thank you for all that you do for those who walk through the Library's doors.
🌟 New Exhibition at the Central Library! 🌟
Now through the end of January, you can visit 'Resilient KC' presented by the Kansas City Design Center.
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Now through the end of January, you can visit 'Resilient KC' presented by the Kansas City Design Center.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🌟 New Exhibition at the Central Library! 🌟
Now through the end of January, you can visit 'Resilient KC' presented by the Kansas City Design Center.
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Now through the end of January, you can visit 'Resilient KC' presented by the Kansas City Design Center.
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Do you want to read what Taylor Swift was listening to during the Eras Tour? 🤩 Check out 'The God of the Woods' by Liz Moore from the Library!
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December 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Do you want to read what Taylor Swift was listening to during the Eras Tour? 🤩 Check out 'The God of the Woods' by Liz Moore from the Library!
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All Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, for Christmas Eve and Thursday, December 25, for Christmas.
You can visit our Digital Branch anytime at kclibrary.org/digital to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
You can visit our Digital Branch anytime at kclibrary.org/digital to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
All Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, for Christmas Eve and Thursday, December 25, for Christmas.
You can visit our Digital Branch anytime at kclibrary.org/digital to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
You can visit our Digital Branch anytime at kclibrary.org/digital to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.
Who doesn't love a good reading recommendation?! 📚 Last weekend, we hosted librarians from all over the Kansas City metro area to have a conversation and share their favorite books from 2025.
For more story suggestions, watch a replay of the event here: tinyurl.com/4neuse8n
For more story suggestions, watch a replay of the event here: tinyurl.com/4neuse8n
December 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Who doesn't love a good reading recommendation?! 📚 Last weekend, we hosted librarians from all over the Kansas City metro area to have a conversation and share their favorite books from 2025.
For more story suggestions, watch a replay of the event here: tinyurl.com/4neuse8n
For more story suggestions, watch a replay of the event here: tinyurl.com/4neuse8n
Happy 250th birthday to Jane Austen! 🎂 To honor her enduring influence, check out adaptations, retellings, and her books from the Library.
We've even curated a list for easy browsing: tinyurl.com/3zh7tyxb
What's your favorite Austen story? 💌👒📖
We've even curated a list for easy browsing: tinyurl.com/3zh7tyxb
What's your favorite Austen story? 💌👒📖
December 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Happy 250th birthday to Jane Austen! 🎂 To honor her enduring influence, check out adaptations, retellings, and her books from the Library.
We've even curated a list for easy browsing: tinyurl.com/3zh7tyxb
What's your favorite Austen story? 💌👒📖
We've even curated a list for easy browsing: tinyurl.com/3zh7tyxb
What's your favorite Austen story? 💌👒📖
Hanukkah starts at sundown tonight! 🕎
The Kansas City Public Library wishes everyone a warm and joyous Festival of Lights.
#Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #KCMO #KansasCity
The Kansas City Public Library wishes everyone a warm and joyous Festival of Lights.
#Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #KCMO #KansasCity
December 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Hanukkah starts at sundown tonight! 🕎
The Kansas City Public Library wishes everyone a warm and joyous Festival of Lights.
#Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #KCMO #KansasCity
The Kansas City Public Library wishes everyone a warm and joyous Festival of Lights.
#Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #KCMO #KansasCity
Happy first anniversary to our KC-1940 website! 🎉
In 1940, more than 50,000 images of Kansas City structures were photographed and assembled as the 1940 Tax Assessment Photograph Collection.
View buildings, homes, stores, shops, banks, schools, and parks through a 1940s lens at kc1940.org
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In 1940, more than 50,000 images of Kansas City structures were photographed and assembled as the 1940 Tax Assessment Photograph Collection.
View buildings, homes, stores, shops, banks, schools, and parks through a 1940s lens at kc1940.org
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December 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Happy first anniversary to our KC-1940 website! 🎉
In 1940, more than 50,000 images of Kansas City structures were photographed and assembled as the 1940 Tax Assessment Photograph Collection.
View buildings, homes, stores, shops, banks, schools, and parks through a 1940s lens at kc1940.org
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In 1940, more than 50,000 images of Kansas City structures were photographed and assembled as the 1940 Tax Assessment Photograph Collection.
View buildings, homes, stores, shops, banks, schools, and parks through a 1940s lens at kc1940.org
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Today's 'Reading Round Up' program, featuring Kansas City metro librarians sharing their favorite reading and book gift recommendations, is live on YouTube. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. Join us!
Reading Roundup
Close the book on 2025 with some page-turning picks from Kansas City metro area librarians, in conversation with Kaite Stover, the Library’s director of Read...
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December 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today's 'Reading Round Up' program, featuring Kansas City metro librarians sharing their favorite reading and book gift recommendations, is live on YouTube. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. Join us!
Today's 'Conspiracy Theories': Separating Facts from Fiction event is live on YouTube. Join us!
'Conspiracy Theories': Separating Facts from Fiction
Conspiracy theories surface everywhere — from social media feeds to workplace chatter — making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction. Prese...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Today's 'Conspiracy Theories': Separating Facts from Fiction event is live on YouTube. Join us!
Happy Dewey Decimal System Day!
Shown here, the Westport Branch has an informative display that you can use to navigate the system and find the books you are looking for.
If you are unfamiliar or need a refresh, the Dewey Decimal System organizes books by subject, giving each one a number. 😊
Shown here, the Westport Branch has an informative display that you can use to navigate the system and find the books you are looking for.
If you are unfamiliar or need a refresh, the Dewey Decimal System organizes books by subject, giving each one a number. 😊
December 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Happy Dewey Decimal System Day!
Shown here, the Westport Branch has an informative display that you can use to navigate the system and find the books you are looking for.
If you are unfamiliar or need a refresh, the Dewey Decimal System organizes books by subject, giving each one a number. 😊
Shown here, the Westport Branch has an informative display that you can use to navigate the system and find the books you are looking for.
If you are unfamiliar or need a refresh, the Dewey Decimal System organizes books by subject, giving each one a number. 😊
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#LibFaves25 : Day 2
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR @nnedi.bsky.social The best book I read this year. Hands down. @kclibrary.bsky.social was lucky enough to host Nnedi for our #HeartlandBookFestival
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR @nnedi.bsky.social The best book I read this year. Hands down. @kclibrary.bsky.social was lucky enough to host Nnedi for our #HeartlandBookFestival
December 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
#LibFaves25 : Day 2
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR @nnedi.bsky.social The best book I read this year. Hands down. @kclibrary.bsky.social was lucky enough to host Nnedi for our #HeartlandBookFestival
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR @nnedi.bsky.social The best book I read this year. Hands down. @kclibrary.bsky.social was lucky enough to host Nnedi for our #HeartlandBookFestival
Do you have a favorite pair of ripped pants you just can’t give away? How about that bike with a broken chain you've been meaning to fix? Whatever the case may be, the Library is partnering with Re.Use.Full in 2026 for a series of Repair Cafés to help make Kansas City more sustainable. 🪡🛠️♻️
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December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Do you have a favorite pair of ripped pants you just can’t give away? How about that bike with a broken chain you've been meaning to fix? Whatever the case may be, the Library is partnering with Re.Use.Full in 2026 for a series of Repair Cafés to help make Kansas City more sustainable. 🪡🛠️♻️
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We knew Kansas City liked to read, but give yourselves a round of applause for 355,278 total checkouts and renewals in 2025! 👏
'James' by Percival Everett was checked out 323 times alone! Swipe through to see the Library's year-end recap.
What was your favorite book you read this year? 📚
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'James' by Percival Everett was checked out 323 times alone! Swipe through to see the Library's year-end recap.
What was your favorite book you read this year? 📚
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December 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We knew Kansas City liked to read, but give yourselves a round of applause for 355,278 total checkouts and renewals in 2025! 👏
'James' by Percival Everett was checked out 323 times alone! Swipe through to see the Library's year-end recap.
What was your favorite book you read this year? 📚
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'James' by Percival Everett was checked out 323 times alone! Swipe through to see the Library's year-end recap.
What was your favorite book you read this year? 📚
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Our North-East staff received the sweetest note from a young patron. 💙🖍️
Let's show all of our librarians some love in the comments. What do you love about the Library? 💭
#LibraryLove #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity
Let's show all of our librarians some love in the comments. What do you love about the Library? 💭
#LibraryLove #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity
December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our North-East staff received the sweetest note from a young patron. 💙🖍️
Let's show all of our librarians some love in the comments. What do you love about the Library? 💭
#LibraryLove #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity
Let's show all of our librarians some love in the comments. What do you love about the Library? 💭
#LibraryLove #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity
Are you searching for book recommendations for your TBR? 📚 How about a last-minute gift idea for a reader in your life? Join us next Saturday to gather page-turning picks from Kansas City metro librarians.
📅: December 13 | 11:30 a.m.
📍: Central Library
🎟️: Reserve your spot at kclibrary.org/events
📅: December 13 | 11:30 a.m.
📍: Central Library
🎟️: Reserve your spot at kclibrary.org/events
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Are you searching for book recommendations for your TBR? 📚 How about a last-minute gift idea for a reader in your life? Join us next Saturday to gather page-turning picks from Kansas City metro librarians.
📅: December 13 | 11:30 a.m.
📍: Central Library
🎟️: Reserve your spot at kclibrary.org/events
📅: December 13 | 11:30 a.m.
📍: Central Library
🎟️: Reserve your spot at kclibrary.org/events