We are so excited to share that our Southeast Branch is a part of the Parade of Hearts! ❤️
Check out the beautiful details of 'Heart of the Story' created by Ivey Zoellers. Don't forget to stop by and see it in person! 📖
This is the final week to see Pitre's work at the Central Library. Don't miss your chance to see the stories you love come to life on vintage library cards.
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Two kids holding vintage library cards that they colored on with the artist standing behind them. Large painted library cards are on the wall behind them in an art gallery.
Check out these two young artists who attended our art workshop with Heidi Pitre this past weekend! 🎨 In case you missed it, there will be another chance for kids to hear her creative process at Trails West on April 18 at 11 a.m.
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Two people standing in front of a table with a mushroom tablecloth with dried mushrooms in jars on top of it.
Three people sitting near a projector screen. On the screen, it shows a green-spored Lepiota.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for 'Mushroom Hunting 101' earlier this month! 🍄🟫 If you missed out and want to learn more, visit kclibrary.org/news.
Get outside more this spring with the help of the Library! Our Ruiz Branch offers bird watching, stargazing, and hiking backpack kits. 🐦🌌🌿
Learn more about these kits and how to check them out at kclibrary.org/news. 🎒
Look who stopped by to visit us at one of the Bookmobile stops! 🐶
Find our schedule at kclibrary.org/bookmobile. 🚐📚
Will anyone ever find out what happened to 24-year-old Leila Welsh? This Kansas City murder remains unsolved after 85 years.
Learn more about the story in our latest KCQ collaboration with @kansascity.com at kchistory.org.
We'll see you there!
Signature Event Connecting Communities and Landscapes Thursday, April 16 6 p.m. Plaza Branch
On April 16, planner Charles Flink discusses how
greenways conserve critical real estate
for the environment, shape how people travel, reduce the
impact of natural disasters, and boost local economies.
Reserve your spot here: kclibrary.org/events/connecting-communities-and-landscapes
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Signature Event The Music of Soccer Tuesday, April 14 6 p.m. Central Library
Ahead of the World Cup, Professor Eduardo
Herrera talks about how chants and fan
practices elevate players to folk-hero status and
transform stadiums into charged public spaces on April 14.
Reserve your spot here: kclibrary.org/events/music-soccer
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Signature Event Jazz Master Class Friday, April 10 6 p.m. Plaza Branch
Join us on April 10 as New York City-based jazz clarinetist and Grammy nominee Anat Cohen leads a one-hour
jazz master class for all ages.
Reserve your spot here: kclibrary.org/events/jazz-master-class-0
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Do you want to go to an upcoming Library event? Yes! Here is what is upcoming!
Looking for free and educational things to do in Kansas City in the next few weeks? 📆 Check out some of our upcoming events! 🧵
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The Great Game: A Tale of Two Footballs and America's Quest to Conquer Global Sport by Andrés Martinez and Elite Art Worlds Eduardo Herra Philanthropy, Latin Americanism, and Avant-garde Music
Are you looking forward to the World Cup coming to Kansas City this summer? ⚽ In the meantime, check out this list of events and exhibits. You may even discover a few at the Library. 👀
www.kansascity.com/entertainment/kansas-city/article315116605.html
All Kansas City Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, April 5 for Easter. 🐇
Access eBooks, stream movies and music, and more at kclibrary.org/digital.
Book Bracket Final Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Voting ends April 7
Will our Book Bracket champion be Atmosphere or Gone Girl? 🏆
It's time for the final two to face off! 📚
Cast your vote in the comment section! ⬇️
The winner will be announced on April 7.
Have you ever wondered how KCK and KCMO ended up with the same name?
Dive into the subject in our latest KCQ collaboration with @kansascity.com at kchistory.org.
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Former Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle once received a letter from a fifth-grade class in West Virginia, stating that they found it “very difficult to distinguish” the two Kansas Cities and requested Kansas City, Missouri be changed to Missouri City.
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Today's 'Mushroom Hunting 101' event is live on YouTube. Join us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQCF...
Find your joy at the Kansas City Public Library.
It's Library Giving Day! ❤️ Whether you love reading, gaming, library programs, or other services we offer, the Library has something for everyone! Donate today to help us create connections and experiences where everyone belongs.
We'd like to thank the Lyric Opera of Kansas City for partnering with us to bring the community this incredible free performance.
View upcoming programming at kclibrary.org/events.
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Who said no one really cares about Opera anymore? Kansas City showed up for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City's 'Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life' event at the Plaza Branch on Friday!
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We are cheering on the @royals.com as they take the field today for their home opener at Kauffman Stadium! ⚾
Celebrate baseball season with a good book or a rewatch of the 2015 World Series. 🏆
Find books and media about America's pastime at kclibrary.org.
April Library Book Groups Death of the Author - April 2 at 2 p.m. - Ruiz Branch The Dirty Book Murder - April 3 at 12 p.m. - Westport Branch The Personal Librarian - April 7 at 4 p.m. - Southeast Branch To Be Taught If Fortunate - April 8 at 6 p.m. - Asian Cafe
April Library Book Groups Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk - April 9 at 3 p.m. - Sugar Creek Branch Automatic Noodle - April 11 at 1 p.m. - Westport Branch The Midnight Library - April 14 at 5 p.m. - Frost The Red Widow - April 14 at 5:30 p.m. - Central Library
April Library Book Groups The Thursday Murder Club - April 15 at 1 p.m. - Swope Ridge Gardens Apartments The Swimmers - April 15 at 2 p.m. - Waldo Branch Upright Women Wanted - April 16 at 6 p.m. - Plaza Branch and Online She's Not There: A Life In Two Genders - April 18 at 2 p.m. - Trails West Branch
April Library Book Groups The Swans of Harlem - April 22 at 12 p.m. - Central Library Blue Beat Syncopation: Selected Poems 1977-2002 - April 25 at 2:30 p.m. - Bluford Branch Las Madres - April 29 at 5:30 p.m. - North-East Branch - Discusión en español The Radio Hour - Whenever - Online
The Library offers book groups that meet both in person and online. ☕📚
Stop by any of these discussions in April.
For more details, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups.
This story is one of many stories of Clare supporting kids and families. She is famous for providing patrons with resources, encouraging lifelong learning, and creating a joyful space for everyone.
Join us in wishing her a happy retirement!
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The Library is more than a building with books—our staff genuinely cares about everyone who visits. ❤️
Today, we are honoring the countless connections that Clare Hollander made during her 20 years of service.
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If folktales interest you, join us on March 29 for Pawpaw Tales, a screening and discussion of animated short films based on Missouri Creole Folk Tales.
For more information, visit kclibrary.org/calendar.
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Are you a local history lover? This weekend, Missouri Valley Special Collections is hosting two fun events at the Plaza Branch!
If you're curious about the story behind your house or old buildings, stop by on March 28 for House History Boot Camp.
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We made it to the Book Bracket Quarter Finals! 📣
Are one of your favorite books still in the competition? Cast your vote by commenting the title. ⬇️
Those with the most votes will advance to the semi final round on March 30.
Join us for the following April events at the Library!
Looking for free and educational things to do in Kansas City this April? 📆 Check out our upcoming events!
To find out more or reserve your spot, visit kclibrary.org/events or visit the link in our bio.
