Kansas City Public Library
@kclibrary.bsky.social
A doorway to knowledge for all people in our community.
All locations will close at 5 p.m. today due to inclement weather.
We plan to open as usual tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2.
We plan to open as usual tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2.
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
All locations will close at 5 p.m. today due to inclement weather.
We plan to open as usual tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2.
We plan to open as usual tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2.
The Kansas City Public Library is saddened to learn of Daniel Woodrell's death and is proud to have hosted him at author events throughout his career.
(1/3)
(1/3)
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Kansas City Public Library is saddened to learn of Daniel Woodrell's death and is proud to have hosted him at author events throughout his career.
(1/3)
(1/3)
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Writers for Readers fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 20. Your support helps us offer free writing classes at the Library.
At the event, we enjoyed hearing from author Candice Millard and shared the news of the 2025 Maya Angelou Book Award winner.
(1/2)
At the event, we enjoyed hearing from author Candice Millard and shared the news of the 2025 Maya Angelou Book Award winner.
(1/2)
November 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Writers for Readers fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 20. Your support helps us offer free writing classes at the Library.
At the event, we enjoyed hearing from author Candice Millard and shared the news of the 2025 Maya Angelou Book Award winner.
(1/2)
At the event, we enjoyed hearing from author Candice Millard and shared the news of the 2025 Maya Angelou Book Award winner.
(1/2)
Because I knew the Library, I have been changed for good. 🫶🩷💚
#Wicked #WickedForGood #LibraryLover #BookLover
#Wicked #WickedForGood #LibraryLover #BookLover
November 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Because I knew the Library, I have been changed for good. 🫶🩷💚
#Wicked #WickedForGood #LibraryLover #BookLover
#Wicked #WickedForGood #LibraryLover #BookLover
100 years ago, the Plaza lights lit up for the first time with just a single strand. 🌟 Learn about the history of this tradition's expansion with a @kctv5.com segment featuring special collections librarian and archivist, Sarah Biegelsen, here: https://tinyurl.com/zcez4t7w
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
100 years ago, the Plaza lights lit up for the first time with just a single strand. 🌟 Learn about the history of this tradition's expansion with a @kctv5.com segment featuring special collections librarian and archivist, Sarah Biegelsen, here: https://tinyurl.com/zcez4t7w
Are you looking for educational, free things to do in Kansas City this December? 📆 Join us for the following events!
For more information and to reserve your spot, visit kclibrary.org/events or visit the link in our bio.
#KCEvents #KansasCity #KCMO #KCLibrary
For more information and to reserve your spot, visit kclibrary.org/events or visit the link in our bio.
#KCEvents #KansasCity #KCMO #KCLibrary
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Are you looking for educational, free things to do in Kansas City this December? 📆 Join us for the following events!
For more information and to reserve your spot, visit kclibrary.org/events or visit the link in our bio.
#KCEvents #KansasCity #KCMO #KCLibrary
For more information and to reserve your spot, visit kclibrary.org/events or visit the link in our bio.
#KCEvents #KansasCity #KCMO #KCLibrary
We are very thankful for our wonderful staff and patrons this Thanksgiving. As a reminder, all Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.
Our Digital Branch is always open. To check out eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more, visit kclibrary.org/digital.
Our Digital Branch is always open. To check out eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more, visit kclibrary.org/digital.
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We are very thankful for our wonderful staff and patrons this Thanksgiving. As a reminder, all Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.
Our Digital Branch is always open. To check out eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more, visit kclibrary.org/digital.
Our Digital Branch is always open. To check out eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more, visit kclibrary.org/digital.
Free wellness classes are starting up for a winter session! ❄️ From December 7 to January 18, enjoy Tai Chi and Qi Gong at the Plaza Library on Sundays.
We hope to see you there! Find more free fitness classes at kclibrary.org/calendar
#ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity
We hope to see you there! Find more free fitness classes at kclibrary.org/calendar
#ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Free wellness classes are starting up for a winter session! ❄️ From December 7 to January 18, enjoy Tai Chi and Qi Gong at the Plaza Library on Sundays.
We hope to see you there! Find more free fitness classes at kclibrary.org/calendar
#ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity
We hope to see you there! Find more free fitness classes at kclibrary.org/calendar
#ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity
If you're looking for a book group to join, the Kansas City Public Library has you covered with both in-person and online options. ☕📚
Stop by any of these discussions in December.
For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups
#BookGroups #ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KCBookstagram
Stop by any of these discussions in December.
For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups
#BookGroups #ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KCBookstagram
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
If you're looking for a book group to join, the Kansas City Public Library has you covered with both in-person and online options. ☕📚
Stop by any of these discussions in December.
For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups
#BookGroups #ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KCBookstagram
Stop by any of these discussions in December.
For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups
#BookGroups #ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KCBookstagram
This week, we hosted two United States Naturalization Ceremonies.
Wednesday morning, 100 applicants from 40 countries became U.S. citizens.
Wednesday afternoon, 74 applicants from 40 countries became U.S. citizens.
(1/2)
Wednesday morning, 100 applicants from 40 countries became U.S. citizens.
Wednesday afternoon, 74 applicants from 40 countries became U.S. citizens.
(1/2)
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This week, we hosted two United States Naturalization Ceremonies.
Wednesday morning, 100 applicants from 40 countries became U.S. citizens.
Wednesday afternoon, 74 applicants from 40 countries became U.S. citizens.
(1/2)
Wednesday morning, 100 applicants from 40 countries became U.S. citizens.
Wednesday afternoon, 74 applicants from 40 countries became U.S. citizens.
(1/2)
Congratulations to this year's Maya Angelou Book Award recipient, Alison C. Rollins! 🎉
Her collection of poetry, 'Black Bell', published by @coppercanyonpress.bsky.social, ruminates on themes of history, resistance, and liberation with ambitious, inventive imagery, and sound.
(1/2)
Her collection of poetry, 'Black Bell', published by @coppercanyonpress.bsky.social, ruminates on themes of history, resistance, and liberation with ambitious, inventive imagery, and sound.
(1/2)
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Congratulations to this year's Maya Angelou Book Award recipient, Alison C. Rollins! 🎉
Her collection of poetry, 'Black Bell', published by @coppercanyonpress.bsky.social, ruminates on themes of history, resistance, and liberation with ambitious, inventive imagery, and sound.
(1/2)
Her collection of poetry, 'Black Bell', published by @coppercanyonpress.bsky.social, ruminates on themes of history, resistance, and liberation with ambitious, inventive imagery, and sound.
(1/2)
As the holidays approach, we want to remind you that the Library has a vast collection of cookbooks to help you prepare for the gathering of friends and family. 🧑🍳📖
(1/3)
(1/3)
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
As the holidays approach, we want to remind you that the Library has a vast collection of cookbooks to help you prepare for the gathering of friends and family. 🧑🍳📖
(1/3)
(1/3)
Social worker, educator, and Library supporter and partner Alice Kitchen was a tireless advocate throughout her career and after retiring, standing up for the most vulnerable members of society. Kitchen died on Friday at the age of 83.
(1/2)
(1/2)
https://tinyurl.com/mtfx945t"
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Social worker, educator, and Library supporter and partner Alice Kitchen was a tireless advocate throughout her career and after retiring, standing up for the most vulnerable members of society. Kitchen died on Friday at the age of 83.
(1/2)
(1/2)
Today's 'The Rise and Fall of the New Chinese Empire' event is live on YouTube. Join us!
www.youtube.com/live/p7Xg3At...
www.youtube.com/live/p7Xg3At...
The Rise and Fall of the New Chinese Empire
YouTube video by The Kansas City Public Library
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Today's 'The Rise and Fall of the New Chinese Empire' event is live on YouTube. Join us!
www.youtube.com/live/p7Xg3At...
www.youtube.com/live/p7Xg3At...
Today's 'Mask of the Deer Woman' event with author Laurie Dove is live on YouTube. Join us!
www.youtube.com/live/o8nLy0L...
www.youtube.com/live/o8nLy0L...
'Mask of the Deer Woman'
YouTube video by The Kansas City Public Library
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Today's 'Mask of the Deer Woman' event with author Laurie Dove is live on YouTube. Join us!
www.youtube.com/live/o8nLy0L...
www.youtube.com/live/o8nLy0L...
Are you going to @planetanimekc.bsky.social this weekend? 🌙 Check out your favorite manga from the Library ahead of time! We have a huge selection to choose from.
#PlanetAnime #Anime #KCMO #Manga
#PlanetAnime #Anime #KCMO #Manga
November 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Are you going to @planetanimekc.bsky.social this weekend? 🌙 Check out your favorite manga from the Library ahead of time! We have a huge selection to choose from.
#PlanetAnime #Anime #KCMO #Manga
#PlanetAnime #Anime #KCMO #Manga
You all packed the room for our 'Kansas City’s Little Italy Neighborhood: How the North End Became Columbus Park' event last Sunday!
In case you missed it, or want to share with a friend, here is a link to the event recording.
In case you missed it, or want to share with a friend, here is a link to the event recording.
Kansas City’s Little Italy Neighborhood: How the North End Became Columbus Park
Starting in the 1880s, Italian and Sicilian immigrants established a vibrant community in Kansas City’s North End neighborhood. This area stretched from 8th ...
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
You all packed the room for our 'Kansas City’s Little Italy Neighborhood: How the North End Became Columbus Park' event last Sunday!
In case you missed it, or want to share with a friend, here is a link to the event recording.
In case you missed it, or want to share with a friend, here is a link to the event recording.
Gone are the days of horses, cattle, and marching bands parading through downtown Kansas City for the American Royal parade.
For 90 years, this parade took over the streets of KC, but why did it end? Find out in our latest KCQ collaboration with @kansascity.com at kchistory.org
For 90 years, this parade took over the streets of KC, but why did it end? Find out in our latest KCQ collaboration with @kansascity.com at kchistory.org
November 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Gone are the days of horses, cattle, and marching bands parading through downtown Kansas City for the American Royal parade.
For 90 years, this parade took over the streets of KC, but why did it end? Find out in our latest KCQ collaboration with @kansascity.com at kchistory.org
For 90 years, this parade took over the streets of KC, but why did it end? Find out in our latest KCQ collaboration with @kansascity.com at kchistory.org
Don’t miss an opportunity to hear Kansas City author Candice Millard on Thursday at our annual Writers for Readers fundraiser. Your donation will help provide free writing classes at the Library.
(1/3)
(1/3)
November 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Don’t miss an opportunity to hear Kansas City author Candice Millard on Thursday at our annual Writers for Readers fundraiser. Your donation will help provide free writing classes at the Library.
(1/3)
(1/3)
Today's 'Homes We Need, Barriers We Build' event is live on YouTube. Join us!
Homes We Need, Barriers We Built
Development regulations often make housing, particularly starter homes, more expensive, if not impossible to build.For example, most new houses have three be...
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Today's 'Homes We Need, Barriers We Build' event is live on YouTube. Join us!
Last week, our staff had a great time at our annual Staff Party! 🥳 Library employees from all over the system spent time together playing games, making crafts, meeting therapy dogs, and singing karaoke.
#LibraryLove #KansasCity #KCMO
(1/2)
#LibraryLove #KansasCity #KCMO
(1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Last week, our staff had a great time at our annual Staff Party! 🥳 Library employees from all over the system spent time together playing games, making crafts, meeting therapy dogs, and singing karaoke.
#LibraryLove #KansasCity #KCMO
(1/2)
#LibraryLove #KansasCity #KCMO
(1/2)
Congratulations to our Central Library for winning 'Best Library Branch: MO' by @thepitch.bsky.social!
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
November 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Congratulations to our Central Library for winning 'Best Library Branch: MO' by @thepitch.bsky.social!
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
Also, congratulations to our Plaza Branch for being a runner-up!
We think all of our incredible locations are winners. ❤️
#LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity #KCLibrary
BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚 To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we are giving away a copy of the next KC Pop-Up Book group book 'Mask of the Deer Woman'! Follow the instructions below to enter. ⬇️
📖 LIKE this post.
📖 TAG a friend.
📖 FOLLOW us.
(1/3)
📖 LIKE this post.
📖 TAG a friend.
📖 FOLLOW us.
(1/3)
November 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚 To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we are giving away a copy of the next KC Pop-Up Book group book 'Mask of the Deer Woman'! Follow the instructions below to enter. ⬇️
📖 LIKE this post.
📖 TAG a friend.
📖 FOLLOW us.
(1/3)
📖 LIKE this post.
📖 TAG a friend.
📖 FOLLOW us.
(1/3)
This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all those who have served our country. 🇺🇸
(1/2)
(1/2)
November 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all those who have served our country. 🇺🇸
(1/2)
(1/2)
For thousands of years, Native Americans have called the Kansas City region home, shaping its story long before the city was founded.
(1/2)
(1/2)
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
For thousands of years, Native Americans have called the Kansas City region home, shaping its story long before the city was founded.
(1/2)
(1/2)