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The Kansas City Public Library is a doorway to knowledge for all people in our community.
Kansas City, Missouri
Joined May 2008
You all packed the room for our 'Kansas City’s Little Italy Neighborhood: How the North End Became Columbus Park' event last Sunday! In case you missed it, or want to share with a friend, here is a link to the event recording. https://t.co/W17Q0sK0L5
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Gone are the days of horses, cattle, and marching bands parading through downtown Kansas City for the American Royal parade. For 90 years, this parade took over the streets of KC, but why did it end? Find out in our latest KCQ collaboration with @KCStar at
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Don’t miss an opportunity to hear Kansas City author Candice Millard on Thursday at our annual Writers for Readers fundraiser. Your donation will help provide free writing classes at the Library. Millard will talk about the new Netflix series Death by Lightning, inspired by her
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Today's 'Homes We Need, Barriers We Build' event is live on YouTube. Join us! https://t.co/aZf78fdgNy
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Last week, our staff had a great time at our annual Staff Party! 🥳 Library employees from all over the system spent time together playing games, making crafts, meeting therapy dogs, and singing karaoke. #LibraryLove #KansasCity #KCMO (1/2)
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Congratulations to our Central Library for winning 'Best Library Branch: MO' by @TheFastPitch ! Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up! We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️ #LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
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"Mask of the Deer Woman" is an upcoming Signature Event and the December KC Pop-Up Book Group pick.
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BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚 To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we are giving away a copy of the next KC Pop-Up Book group book 'Mask of the Deer Woman'! Follow the instructions below to enter. ⬇️ 📖 LIKE this post. 📖 TAG a friend. 📖 FOLLOW us. One winner will be chosen on
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This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all those who have served our country. 🇺🇸 You can explore veterans' stories in the Missouri Valley Room at the Central Library, check out our vast collection of books, movies, and more about U.S. military history, and browse biographies and
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For thousands of years, Native Americans have called the Kansas City region home, shaping its story long before the city was founded. Learn about the rich and diverse heritage of Indigenous peoples in the United States with books, films, event recordings, and an upcoming
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Today's 'Kansas City’s Little Italy Neighborhood: How the North End Became Columbus Park' event is live on YouTube. Join us! https://t.co/kvZXkbFs4D
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You might not be able to catch @tkelce on your television this weekend, but you can learn about his look-alike, Alexander Majors, at the Kansas City Public Library. Majors made his fortune shipping freight on the Santa Fe Trail before helping find the Pony Express in 1860.
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Times are tough - no one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from. Our Bluford, North-East, Southeast, Trails West, and Waldo Branches host a Kids Café four times a week to provide free food for children up to 18 years old. Young patrons can visit during
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In 1916, the first woman was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Jeannette Rankin introduced legislation that helped secure women’s voting rights, protect workers, and boost aid for children in poverty. We hope you’ll join us to learn more about her historical impact
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Today's 'Bridging the Divide: Talking, Listening, and Finding Common Ground' event co-sponsored by @MUDemocracy is live on YouTube. Join us! https://t.co/mXGA2CU5xN
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Are you a veteran and looking for new work? Visit our Veterans Job Fair this Wednesday at the Central Library in the 3N Resource Center, co-hosted by the @VAKansasCity.
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¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! 💀🕯️🏵️🎉 Our branches created the most beautiful ofrendas, altars to honor the deceased and welcome their spirits back to the world. Featured are our Bluford, Waldo, and Trails West locations. #DíaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead #KCMO #KansasCity
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A guide to free meals and pantries around downtown Kansas City. ❤️ More information: https://t.co/nZ7Hnv72mA
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Join us for our Monthly Pop-Up Pantry & Resource Fair! 🗓️11/4/2025 📍Kansas City Health Dept, 2400 Troost Ave. 🥕Get free food, fresh produce, & resources from community partners! No registration needed—just walk in. Supplies are limited —arrive early! https://t.co/f57g9XmklM
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