Library News

Library Connects People to Technology During COVID-19 Crisis

Monday, April 27, 2020

The  Library partnered with Connecting for Good and Kansas City Public Schools on April 17, 2020, to distribute 80 computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, headphones, and Turn the Page KC activity packets to KCPS families lacking internet access. Materials were distributed in...

Kansas City Public Library Temporarily Closes in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Library News

Patron Notice

COVID-19

 With Kansas City’s stay-at-home order due to expire May 15, 2020, the Library is working out the details of a careful, phased-in reopening of its physical locations. All have been closed since late March to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak. A timeline for the staggered reopening is still be...

Kansas City Public Library Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Patron Notice

Library News

The Kansas City Public Library is paying close attention to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in our country and to recommendations from local, state, and national health officials for safeguarding against it. All 10 Library locations continue to operate on normal schedules, providing access to...

Kansas City Public Library Earns Top-Tier 5-Star Rating … Once Again

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Awards

Library News

For the fourth consecutive year, the Kansas City Public Library has earned a 5-star designation from Library Journal. Only 85 public libraries nationwide – less than than 1 percent of the total of 9,245 – attained that top-tier standing.

U.S. Senate Confirms: Kansas City’s Crosby Kemper III Will Head National Library Agency

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Crosby Kemper

Library News

Kansas City Public Library Director Crosby Kemper III is assuming leadership of the Washington, D.C.-based Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) after his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. He was nominated to the position by President Donald Trump.

No More Library Late Fines. Seriously.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Library News

As of July 1, 2019, the Library will no longer charge fines on overdue materials. Bonus: we’ve also cleared existing late fines from all accounts, giving our patrons a fresh start. Get the details about what FREEDOM FROM FINES means for you and your fellow Library users.  

Bring It Back Week: Return Materials, Get Fines and Fees Forgiven

Friday, March 16, 2018

Library News

Overdue items. Damaged materials. Late fees and fines. The Library knows that sometimes life gets crazy, and the things you borrow from us get returned late or damaged. But we don’t want your account status to stand in the way of you visiting us or using Library services. So for one week, the Library is giving you a ch...

What the Heck Goes on at the Library? Library Snapshot Day Offers ... Well, a Snapshot

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Library News

Library Staff

Too many people, it seems, aren't quite sure what life at a 21st-century library is all about. The Missouri Library Association has come up with a fun way for us to share what we do: Library Snapshot Day, celebrated this year on Wednesday, January 24. Follow al...

Library Staffers Share Memorable Moments of 2017

Friday, January 12, 2018

Library Staff

Library News

Memories are made at the Library each day. Our staff members reminisced about some of the moments from the past year that stood out as unique and notable -- stories and anecdotes underscoring how the Library is a special place that offers so much to our community.   