🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

No matter your age, wealth, or family situation, everyone should participate in estate planning. On June 25, the Library will host an estate planning workshop to address the nuts and bolts and tackle misconceptions. Join us at 1 p.m. at the Southeast Branch and learn how to

Happy Juneteenth from the Kansas City Public Library! We've compiled reading lists, event recordings, and films to celebrate freedom and highlight the history of Black experiences in America. Learn more at kclibrary.org/juneteenth All Library locations are closed today for

What makes Kansas City BBQ one of a kind? 🍖 Join us on June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Plaza Branch as KMBC 9 Emmy-nominated anchor Jamie Weiss moderates a conversation about this smoked culinary tradition. The event will include a panel featuring the granddaughter of the

June 20 is World Refugee Day. The Kansas City Public Library Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment team serves the community through English classes, naturalization ceremonies, and outreach programs. In 2024, we had 6,247 patron engagements. That's double the number of

Celebrate Lucile Bluford Day with arts and crafts, storytimes, and book giveaways. 🎉 The reception starts at 4 p.m. and features a photo booth and a Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Trio. Lucile Bluford’s nephew, John W. Bluford III, will share stories at 6 p.m. about the ongoing

The Library would like to thank Patrick Mahomes II and 15 and the Mahomies for their donation to the Library's Summer Reading Program. The generous award has allowed us to purchase nearly 6,000 books to distribute to Kansas City kids. 📚 Register for the program at

What did the early struggle for LGBTQ+ rights look like in the Midwest? Join us at the Plaza Branch on June 25 at 6 p.m. to meet Katherine Rose-Mockry, author of Liberating Lawrence, and explore the history of the Lawrence Gay Liberation Front. Rose-Mockry will discuss their

Our first Off The Wall movie screening was a success! 📽️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Pretty In Pink on the Central Library's rooftop on Friday. 🌃 View upcoming films and dates at kclibrary.org/OffTheWall

TOMORROW ‼️If you love KC BBQ, I hope you'll join me at the Plaza branch of KCMO Public Library as I moderate a conversation about the unique history of KC 'Que! It's a free event, RSVPs are requested to help accommodate seating - hope to see you there 😊kclibrary.org/events/kmbc-9-…

Tonight's Liberating Lawrence: Gay Activism in the 1970s event with author Katherine Rose-Mockry is live on YouTube. The program begins at 6 p.m. Join us! youtube.com/live/PUBF5BaTd…

The Library is embarking on an exciting new journey — and we want you to be part of it! 🎉 We're developing a strategic plan to ensure our Library system continues to grow in a responsive, welcoming, and joyful way. This plan will guide us in supporting the community for years

My heart is so full after getting to wrap up our KMBC Chronicle: Up in Smoke with a forum held in partnership with the KCMO Public Library. THANK YOU to everyone who came out tonight including our wonderful panel. This has been such a fun project to work on, I love ya KC 🫶🏻

🚨 Patron Notice: All Kansas City Public Library locations will be closed Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. 🇺🇸

If you're looking for a book group to join, the Kansas City Public Library has you covered with both in-person and online options. ☕📚 Please join any of these discussions happening in July. For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups

Are your kids ready to take the stage? 🎭 Our Young Actors Workshop, with classes for children ages seven through twelve, returns July 14-18. Lessons are free, but space is limited, and an RSVP is required. Learn more and reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/44rxp3ku

Carriages, cable cars, and trolleys, oh my! 🐎🚎 With the extended KC Streetcar 🚊💙 route opening this year, Special Collections Senior Librarian Michael Wells spoke with KSHB 41 News about the rich history of public transportation in Kansas City. 🚋 To learn more, visit

Inspired by this year's Summer Reading theme, Color Our World, the teens at North-East refreshed the mural outside the branch. 🎨 Stop by to view the art, check out a book, and sign up for Summer Reading! ☀️

What are you waiting for?! Sign up for Summer Reading today at your Library or at kclibrary.org/SummerReading and get a free book! 🎉 #SummerReading #KCLibrary #YouLookHappier #BookLovers