Welcome to the Reading Party

We're inviting you to the Reading Party, the 2024 Kansas City Public Library's Summer Reading Program. Read (or listen to) any five books, log them online, and earn a reward.

Join us in celebrating the power of reading to build bonds, create connections, inspire, enrich, and empower.

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July 2024 Central Youth Services Zine

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

We felt you should know the Summer Reading Party is still happening in the July Central Youth Services Zine, available online or at the Library!

3 questions for the New ALA President, the Library's Cindy Hohl

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Cindy Hohl, director of operational support at the Kansas City Public Library, is the new president of the American Library Association (ALA).

Remembering 'Miss Bluford' on Lucile Bluford Day

Friday, June 28, 2024

Lucile Bluford – the namesake of the Library's L.H. Bluford Branch – will be celebrated on July 1, designated as Lucile Bluford Day.

KC Fringe Festival Preview

Thursday, July 11, 2024 6:00pm

Plaza Branch

Do you Fringe? The KC Fringe Festival has provided a non-curated platform for performance, visual, and film artists for 20 years. The two-week extravaganza returns July 12 - 28 acr...

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Independence Day

July 4 |

12:00am

Seniors

Bookmobile at Hope Faith

Bookmobile |

July 5 |

9:00am

Adults

Duck Club

Lucile H. Bluford Branch |

July 5 |

9:30am

Kids

Kindergarten Storytime

Plaza Branch |

July 5 |

10:30am

How do you personally connect with mental health? Join us for conversations with community leaders as we highlight topics from words that inspire. Together we will harness collective wisdom to strengthen personal development and support positive rela...

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