Library Services

The Kansas City Public Library has long offered quiet spaces for study, reflection, and reading, but now three Library study rooms are specially equipped with phones and video-capable computers. These spaces are called Community Connections Room...

The Library is entering another chapter in the resumption of many of our important community services and programs. Beginning Monday, March 7, 2022, we are carefully reintroducing in-person events and activities inside our buildings, restoring meeting and study room capacities...

The Kansas City Public Library is involved in many projects to serve local community members through digital inclusion services. For example, our job seeker programs, Tech Access programming, and the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion (to name just a few) serve patrons in the KC area.  But did you know we...

In today’s interconnected world, access to information and resources opens doors to opportunity. And there are few keys more powerful than a library card. Fortunately, getting a Kansas City Public Library card – or managing your current account – has never been easier, thanks to our new online library card port...

For nearly 30 years, the Library of Congress used the search term “illegal aliens” to describe undocumented noncitizens. Last year, the Kansas City Public Library decided the term was dehumanizing and eliminated it – well ahead of thousands of other libraries.  

Library Journal confirms what we (and we trust you) have long known: Librarians rock, particularly when faced with the unprecedented challenges of a pandemic.  

Due to rising COVID-19 case numbers locally and nationally, the Library has suspended its return to in-person Signature Events. Many January events have been postponed or will now take place virtually. Read on for details.  

A highlight of the Kansas City Public Library’s year was the February completion of the North-East branch following its 18-month renovation.  “One of the things we love about this space is that the North-East Branch isn’t just a part of the community, it’s embedded in the community,” said Library...

The Kansas City Public Library has taken another step toward normal operations, reopening many of the study and meeting rooms across its system. Beginning Monday, November 15, 2021, patrons can reserve spaces for individual and group study, f...

The Library began a partnership in October with Barrier Babes, a local nonprofit that will deliver 1,500 menstruation products for distribution to the Library’s 10 locations.  Through Tuesday, November 30, patrons have the opportunity to donate tampons, pads, a...