Kansas City Public Library

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Library

This November, immerse yourself in the rich history, ceremonies, and storytelling of Indigenous peoples across North America. Attend events and browse curated reading lists, films, and resources.

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KU and MU met for early football games in Kansas City starting in the 1890s.

How Football Started Coming to Thanksgiving Dinner in Kansas City

Monday, November 17, 2025

The Library takes a look back at KU-MU football games that started in the 1890s and were played on Thanksgiving Day.

Kansas Woman Explores Indigenous Crisis in This Thriller. Join the Conversation.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

"Mask of the Deer Woman" is an upcoming Signature Event and the December KC Pop-Up Book Group pick.

This Parade Took Over the Streets of KC for 90 Years. Why Did It End?

Friday, November 7, 2025

What's Your KCQ? What do you want to know about our community? The Library and The Kansas City Star combine resources to find answers to questions about regional top...

Labor Day

September 7 | 12:00am

Adults

After Lunch Book Group

Sugar Creek Branch | September 10 | 3:00pm

Seniors

Community Health Fair

Lucile H. Bluford Branch | September 15 | 10:00am

Adults

Queer Voices Book Group

Plaza Branch | September 15 | 6:00pm

Street Sheets

Collections of community providers that offer resources and assistance to people in need organized into printable handouts.

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KC Pop-Up Book Group

The Kansas City Public Library coordinates this book group with The Kansas City Star. Watch the Library's news page and The Star for announcements about the current selection and m...

Meets December 3