Do you know your numbers? The numbers of your blood pressure reading, that is. If you don’t, you’ll soon be able to take your blood pressure at your favorite Kansas City Public Library location. Jeni Starr, the Library’s community specialists manager, says that high blood pressure is known...

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., stop by the parking lot of the Kansas City Public Library’s North-East Branch for activities, free food trucks, and speakers intended to shine a light on the rights, needs, and dreams of refugees.   

Two innovative art exhibitions at the Central Library are nearing their closing dates, but time to see them hasn’t entirely run out. Headspace, featuring 17 vibrant watercolors on paper by local artist Andy Ryan, has been extended through March 11. Peripheral Visions...

The system’s first branch – the oldest in Kansas City – is marking its 125th birthday with a week of remembrances, appearances, and other activities, plus a special art exhibition.

The Library is thrilled to announce the purchase of additional property near the Lucile H. Bluford Branch with an eye toward expanding services there.

All Kansas City Public Library locations see patrons of every interest, need, and want in search of not only materials like books and magazines but also valuable social, community, and career services. The Library’s resources are free and for all with nothing expected in return, though many patrons find ways of givi...

Voting is  now open for The Pitch's Best of Kansas City 2022 and you're encouraged to cast a vote for our locations in the running for Best Library Branch - Missouri! Voting is open through  September 30, 2022.  

Nominations are  now open for The Pitch's Best of Kansas City 2022 and you're encouraged to cast a vote for us as your favorite Missouri-side library location! The nomination round is open until July 30, 2022.  

North-East Branch hosts World Refugee Day for the second time on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The celebration will take place in the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.