Kansas City Public Library-Central Library
- What:
- Library
The flagship of Kansas City's library system, this former bank building offers live events and room rentals. Parking is available in across the street. Look for the giant books. For more information, call 816-701-3400. - Where:
- 14 W. 10th,
Kansas City MO - Links:
- Kansas City Public Library, downtown [Official Site]
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Upcoming Events
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May 24 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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May 24 11:00 am
Facebook Basics
What on earth is a Facebook and what am I supposed to do with it? Come to this class and find out! Facebook is a popular social networking site that allows you to connect with everyone. Join us and see if it is right for you. No registration necessary.Call Megan @ 816.701.3489 for more information.
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May 24 2:00 pm
Crocheting & Knitting Club
Gather with people who share the same interest as you! Bring something to share such as a project you have completed or a current project you are working on. Call Christy at 816-701-3489 for more information.
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May 24 5:30 pm
Kid's Dinner & Movie
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm for dinner and a movie! This free event is open to children ages 3-18. For more information, contact Christy at 816-701-3489.
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May 24 6:30 pm
'Meet the Past: Willa Cather'
Crosby Kemper III has conversation with author Willa Cather, portrayed by Jan Chapman. www.kclibrary.org (816-701-3400)
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May 25 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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May 26 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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May 26 1:00 pm
Quilting Club
This bi-weekly class at Sugar Creek offers many options for all levels of quilters. Bring a project, start a project, or come to learn something new. Class is every other Saturday at the Sugar Creek Branch Library. Call Nancy at 816-252-3344 for more information.
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May 27 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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May 28 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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May 29 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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May 29 11:00 am
Working with Pictures
Have a question about your digital camera or how to put pictures on your computer? This class can show you the step by step process for uploading, organizing, and storing your photographs.
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May 29 5:30 pm
Kid's Dinner and Movie
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm for dinner and a movie! This free event is open to children ages 3-18. For more information, contact Christy at 816-701-3489.
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May 29 6:30 pm
Barry Strauss
Historian and author of "Masters of Command" will discuss three generals of ancient world, Alexander, Hannibal and Caesar. www.kclibrary.org (816-701-3400)
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May 30 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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May 30 6:30 pm
Viral V. Acharya
Author will discuss his book, “Guaranteed to Fail: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Debacle of Mortgage Finance.” www.kclibrary.org (816-701-3400)
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May 31 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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May 31 11:00 am
Working with Pictures
Have a question about your digital camera or how to put pictures on your computer? This class can show you the step by step process for uploading, organizing, and storing your photographs.
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May 31 1:30 pm
After Lunch Book Club
Join us on May 3rd, 17th, and 31st @ 1:30pm for an After Lunch Book Club as we read and discuss great books. We will meet every other week, each month at the Sugar Creek Branch Library. Call Christy at 816-701-3489 for more information.
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May 31 5:30 pm
Kid's Dinner & Movie
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm for dinner and a movie! This free event is open to children ages 3-18. For more information, contact Christy at 816-701-3489.
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Jun 1 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 1 5:00 pm
Teen Creek After Hours
Be creative. Be loud. Be here! The Sugar Creek Library stays open late for Teens only on the first Friday of every month. Come and hang out
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Jun 2 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 3 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 3 2:00 pm
Paul L. Hedren
Retired National Park Service superintendent and author will give talk titled “After Custer: The Transformation of Sioux Country.” www.kclibrary.org (816-701-3400)
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Jun 4 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 4 5:00 pm
Teen Creek Craft Time
Teen crafts are back for the summer! Visit the library on special days in June for a selected craft. All supplies and materials provided free of charge by the library.
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Jun 5 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 5 11:00 am
Computer Basics
Learn more about getting around on your computer in this class, which offers insights into hardware and software components.
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Jun 5 5:30 pm
Summer Reading Program: Kid's Dinner & Movie
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm for dinner and a movie! This free event is open to children ages 3-18. For more information, contact Christy at 816-701-3489.
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Jun 6 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 6 3:00 pm
Summer Reading Program: Story Time & Craft
Join us for a fun summer story and craft! This year's theme is: DREAM BIG. For more information, contact Christy at 816-701-3489.
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Jun 6 6:30 pm
Robert Rydell
Historian and author will give talk titled "Innovations at World’s Fairs and the World They Made." www.kclibrary.org (816-701-3400)
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Jun 7 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 7 11:00 am
Computer Basics
Learn more about getting around on your computer in this class, which offers insights into hardware and software components.
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Jun 7 2:00 pm
Crocheting & Knitting Club
Gather with people who share the same interest as you! Bring something to share such as a project you have completed or a current project you are working on. Call Christy at 816-701-3489 for more information.
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Jun 7 5:30 pm
Summer Reading Program: Kids' Dinner & Movie
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm for dinner and a movie! This free event is open to children ages 3-18. For more information, contact Christy at 816-701-3489.
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Jun 7 6:30 pm
Ethan S. Rafuse
Author from military history department of U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth will speak on Stonewall Jackson. www.kclibrary.org (816-701-3400)
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Jun 8 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 9 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 9 1:00 pm
Quilting Club
This bi-weekly class at Sugar Creek offers many options for all levels of quilters. Bring a project, start a project, or come to learn something new. Class is every other Saturday at the Sugar Creek Branch Library. Call Nancy at 816-252-3344 for more information.
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Jun 10 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 11 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 11 5:00 pm
Teen Creek Craft Time
Teen crafts are back for the summer! Visit the library on special days in June for a selected craft. All supplies and materials provided free of charge by the library.
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Jun 12 9:00 am
The Civil War in Missouri
During the Civil War Missouri was a state divided, suffering from a fractured identity and caught up in a struggle of no quarter between its battling factions. That violent period of near-anarchy is examined in the traveling exhibit A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri, a joint effort of...
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Jun 12 5:30 pm
Summer Reading Program: Kids' Dinner & Movie
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm for dinner and a movie! This free event is open to children ages 3-18. For more information, contact Christy at 816-701-3489.