News

They Picked THAT? Review Rolling Stone's Best-Of Lists With Your Library Card.

Monday, January 16, 2023

Rolling Stone magazine has taken some bold stances lately – its list of best singers of all time naturally led to intense discussions among fans, and the publication's choices for 2022’s best albums had many music lovers debating the selections. If you'd like to spend some time exploring the work of the featur...

Join Us, Won’t You, in a Little Swedish Death Cleaning

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

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The Kansas City Public Library is gearing up for the city’s starring role in the new streamed Peacock series The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. The Library is partnering with the city to ensure that the production engages and enriches the full community.

As News Unfolds, Your Library Card Gives You Access to Information

Thursday, January 7, 2021

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Digital Services

Magazines

In the wake of the unprecedented events in our nation’s capitol on January 6, 2021, having access to the latest updates and information is extremely important. Your Kansas City Public Library card unlocks free access to journalism from local, national, and international sources that help you keep track of what’s happen...

Consider the Source: NewsGuard Browser Extension Offers Context for Online Information

Monday, March 23, 2020

A resource implemented earlier this year by the  Library on its computers is temporarily available for you to use at home for free. NewsGuard can help sift through the news of today and sort fact from fiction – from reports about the upcoming election to updates about the novel coronavirus. The br...

Access a World of News With PressReader

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Digital Services

News

Magazines

Staying informed about what’s happening in your community, nation, and world is now easier than ever, thanks to PressReader, the latest addition to the Library’s collection of digital services. PressReader gives you one place to manage the news – whether it's from local, national, or i...

Library Offers Access to Kansas City Star Digital Editions

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Digital Services

Magazines

News

The Kansas City Star Image Edition service provides readers with free access to digital versions of the full paper, with an archive ranging from 2013 to present. View the paper online just as it appears in print; plus you can share, clip, print, and save articles, add citations, conduct search...

Library Adds NYTimes.com to Free Digital Resources

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Digital Services

News

KC Library card holders now have another way to get the latest news about what's happening in our world – without a paywall. Digital access to The New York Times is now a part the Library's growing collection of free online resources.  