KCMO Public Library

Are you a local history lover? This weekend, Missouri Valley Special Collections is hosting two fun events at the Plaza Branch! If you're curious about the story behind your house or old buildings, stop by on March 28 for House History Boot Camp. If folktales interest you, join us on March 29 for Pawpaw Tales, a screening and discussion of animated short films based on Missouri Creole Folk Tales. For more information, visit kclibrary.org/calendar.

Looking for free and educational things to do in Kansas City this April? 📆 Check out our upcoming events! To find out more or reserve your spot, visit kclibrary.org/events or visit the link in our bio.

Spring is here! 🌻 Did you know you can pick up FREE flower and vegetable seeds at the Ruiz Branch?

Yesterday, the Library was honored to host a naturalization ceremony where 57 people from 20 countries became U.S. citizens. We were reminded that we are all still growing and dreaming. Assistant Library Director Pritha Hariharan welcomed the new citizens to the community and reminded us what libraries are all about. "We are truly honored to host this important and joyful ceremony today, and we are grateful to be part of such a meaningful moment in your lives. The public Library is - and will always be - a free, open, and inclusive space for everyone. It belongs to all of us, no matter where we come from, what language we speak, or how long we’ve called this country home. Libraries exist to serve the public, to strengthen communities, and to ensure that access to knowledge and opportunity is never limited." Please join us in congratulating our region’s newest U.S. citizens! ❤️ #NaturalizationCeremony #Naturalization #KCLibrary #KansasCity

Today's ''The Great Heart of the Republic': Missouri's Place at the Center of the Cultural Civil War' event is live on YouTube. Join us! youtube.com/live/YamtNg-Pt…

Happy International Read to Me Day! 📚 Check out a storybook from any of our locations, or call 816-701-3456 to listen to a story read to you through our Dial-A-Story program! 📞 What's your favorite story to read to your kids? #ChildrensBooks #LiteracyActivities #KCLibrary #KCMO

CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS! 📣 The Library is on a quest to find the most loved book! These are some popular titles in our collection, but there can be only one champion of our 2026 Book Bracket. See a book or author you love? Cast your vote for them with a comment. ⬇️ Selections with the most votes will advance to round two on March 18. Vote for as many books as your heart desires. Share this post with a friend and see whose favorite book wins. 📚

On 3/20, BlaqOut hosts a FREE, confidential sexual health and wellness clinic from 10am to 1pm in Room 311 of @KCLibrary's Central Branch, located at 14 W. 10th St. 📚 Pull up for HIV/STI testing, resources, and referrals. Open to all—affirming and judgment-free. Stop by! 🤗

Today's 'Clanging in Her Head: The Poetry of Alison Rollins' event is live on YouTube. Join us! youtube.com/live/xiYOa8N0s…

Feel free to join us at any of our 10 Library locations that are great for working. ☺️ We also have private study rooms available for checkout.

We hear an important return is on the way. 👀

Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, or like you have too much on your plate at work? Join us for an engaging presentation to learn practical ways to feel less burnt out, boost your energy, and build resilience. Learn more or sign up here: tinyurl.com/4ab7cuum

Extra, extra! Read all about it. 🗞️ If you're a young reader, writer, or illustrator, you can create and read mini comics at our North-East Branch. Works will be printed and displayed on the mini comic book rack in the teen area. Stop by and check it out at any time!

Join musicians Dino O'Dell and Kadesh Flow on Friday, March 6, at 6 p.m. for an interactive astronomy show for kids of all ages at the Plaza Branch. 🎤🌕☄️

This is your last chance to explore the world of horror and confront your deepest fears through our annual Searching the Psyche through Cinema film series. 📺📺 Our final screening and discussion will be of The Silence of the Lambs on March 8 at 2 p.m. at the Plaza Branch. To learn more and reserve your spot, visit kclibrary.org/events.

Celebrate Women's History Month with the Library! 🩷 Learn more about special events happening in March, including films, speakers, spoken word, and explore recommended reading: tinyurl.com/yu8e7w7m

You can always make new friends at the Library! 🤗 We hope Punch the monkey stops by and visits us sometime!

A new parking validation process is coming to the Central Library on March 2. 🚨 No more tickets - everything can be done on your smartphone! Parking rates will remain the same. Visit kclibrary.org/locations/cent… to learn how to sign up for Metropolis Parking. You can also speak with Library staff for help. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this change. This new process will result in a smoother, faster parking experience for patrons. 🚗

Happy Tell A Fairy Tale Day! 🧚✨🏰 What's your favorite story? #TellAFairyTaleDay #FairyTales #KCLibrary #KCMO

Today's 'Waltzing to Destruction: The Decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire' event is live on YouTube. Join us! youtube.com/live/zFvKyJHdw…