Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎊 The Library is celebrating with events, book recommendations, film offerings, and more.  (1/2)

The Library's AmeriCorps team is hiring for the 2025-2026 year! 📣 We are looking for a Tech Coach to help with tech sessions and an Outreach Member to work community events and promote library services and programs. (1/2)

Happy fifth birthday to the Bookmobile! 🎂🎉Our cargo van travels across Kansas City with a collection of books for on-the-spot browsing and checkout, as well as audiobooks, DVDs, a printer, and more! Read more about our mobile Library here: tinyurl.com/mupt3ps9 #Bookmobile #KCMO #KansasCity

Don’t have time to come to the Library to check out physical material? Don’t sweat it! You can listen to audiobooks, read eBooks, watch movies, jam out to music, and more for free, all from a few clicks at home or on the go. Watch here: youtu.be/8mDW_6jKESA (1/3)

Tonight's 'Understanding the Constitution Today' event is live on YouTube. The program begins at 6 p.m. Join us! www.youtube.com/live/s2o3mq6...

We are honored that our Central Library is featured as one of the "10 Most Beautiful Libraries in the United States" by Fodor's Travel. 🎉 Let us know in the comments if you have ever visited us! Read here: www.fodors.com/news/photos/... #Libraries #LibraryLove #KCMO #KansasCity

"That's our goal, is to serve everyone. Whatever language." - Amy Morris, branch manager of the Ruiz Library. Thank you to @kshb41.bsky.social for highlighting our Ruiz Branch's Spanish resources this Hispanic Heritage month.   (1/2)

Kansas City's Jenkins Music Company was once a tiny store that turned into the largest music retailer in the world. While the company no longer exists, learn about Jenkins' past in our latest KCQ collaboration with @kansascity.com at kchistory.org #KCHistory #KansasCity #KCMO

In case you haven't heard, the newest American Girl Doll is from Kansas City! It looks like she's already got a Library card, too. 👀📚 What are your favorite things about Kansas City? #KansasCity #KCMO #KCLibrary #AmericanGirlDoll

This week, the Library hosted an opportunity for the public to have a conversation about the upcoming election and hear from elected officials. (1/4)

Tonight's 'Removal, Reparation, Repatriation, and Reconciliation' event is live on YouTube. The program begins at 6 p.m. Join us! youtu.be/CifJmQx72OY

Did you know you can check out a bag with 10 copies of the same book for your book group? With the Library’s help, enjoy the community of group discussions without purchasing a new novel every month. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-33H... (1/2)

The Library and the Alzheimer's Association are collaborating to offer educational sessions and workshops through December 2. Over seven million Americans live with Alzheimer's, which affects memory and behavior. (1/2)

Sunshine and movement to break up the workday? Say no more! ☀️🧘 Join us at noon this Thursday on the fifth floor of the Central Library to pause and find balance in the middle of your day. 🏙️ #KCEvents #KCMO #DowntownKC

There's only one more week to catch Cadejo at the Central Library! ⏰  This art exhibition showcases 10 pieces by twins Francisco Gabuardy and Fredy Gabuardy. (1/2)

Hey MTV, welcome to our mobile Library! 👋  The Bookmobile ensures services are provided to those who experience difficulty visiting the Library’s locations with the goal of connecting everyone to our resources. 🚐 Visit kclibrary.org/bookmobile to view the schedule.

History is on the ballot in Jackson County as voters decide whether to recall County Executive Frank White, one of the metro's most powerful and recognizable leaders. (1/2)

Tonight's 'Kansas City and the 2026 World Cup: What You Need to Know' event is live on YouTube. The program begins at 6 p.m. Join us! ⚽ www.youtube.com/live/Ew_t2D7...

What better way to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month than by getting your very own Library card? 💳 Visit kclibrary.org/services/library-cards #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #LibraryHumor #KCMO #LibraryLover

Tonight's 'Immigration and the American Future' event is live on YouTube. The program begins at 6 p.m. Join us! www.youtube.com/live/Uzdp0Oh...

In a world with ever-evolving technology, the Kansas City Public Library offers free resources and services to help you keep up. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcRE... (1/3)

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' at the KC Pop-Up Book Group before her appearance at the Heartland Book Festival next month! 📖 Join us on Wednesday, October 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Waldo Branch. (1/2)

We caught Coach Read checking out love stories before the first game of the season! 📖💕 Good luck to Kansas City as they aim for a happy ending versus the Chargers tonight! 🏈 What should Coach Read grab from the shelves next?

Physically unable to make it to the Library? We will bring it to you. 📚📬 Here's a peek behind the scenes of our KC Library By Mail service. Learn more at kclibrary.org/at-home/kclibrary-by-mail #KansasCity #KCMO #PublicLibraries

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 💳 Unlock a whole new world with your card for free. 🤩 What are you most excited about from this list? 💭 Read more about these resources here: tinyurl.com/yrhdu96j #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #PublicLibraries #KCMO

Tonight's 'Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion' event with author @chrisdeville.bsky.social and Misti Mundae from 90.9 The Bridge is live on YouTube. The program begins at 6 p.m. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYZe...

Thanks to @brockwilbur.bsky.social at @thepitch.bsky.social for previewing my appearance this Tuesday 9/2 at the Plaza Branch of @kclibrary.bsky.social! I'll be chatting with Misti Mundae of 90.9 The Bridge about my book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion.

🚨 Patron Notice: All Library locations will be closed today (9/1) for Labor Day. Find eBooks, movies, music, and more online at kclibrary.org/digital.

You're on the clock with the first overall pick. ⏲️ Which fantasy book are you drafting? 🌙🏰🐉🧚 Check out any of these titles from the Library today!

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. ☕📚 Please join any of these discussions in September. For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups #ThingsToDoInKC

Can you tell a bunch of Swifties work at the Library? ✨ Not one, not two, but THREE Taylor Swift book displays are up at the Central Library. Don't say we didn't warn ya! 😉 #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #KansasCity #KCMO

Tickets for the Heartland Book Fest are LIVE! 📚✨ Friday, Oct. 10 → Limited tickets are available. Saturday, Oct. 11 → A full day of events. Individual sessions are first-come, first-served. (1/2)

First was a fantastic conversation with @hofrench.bsky.social on Nkrumah, Pan-Africanism, and Africa's place in global politics at the dawn of decolonization at @kclibrary.bsky.social. Can't wait to read French's new book on this! Highly recommend www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIVB... (2/4)

On Women's Equality Day, we commemorate the 1920 ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Learn more about the suffrage and women's movements with these titles: tinyurl.com/mr3h27zt

Taylor and Travis, we have the perfect wedding venue for you! 💒👰‍♀️ Surrounded by love stories and parchment for your paper rings. 💍 (1/2)

🚨 Patron Notice: All Library locations will be closed Monday, September 1, for Labor Day. Find eBooks, movies, music, and more online at kclibrary.org/digital.

In 1914, Kansas City's slogan, “Gateway to the Southwest”, was starting to feel outdated, suggesting KC was merely a stopover rather than a destination. For the Fraternal Order of the Eagles' annual convention, they adopted a new phrase: “Heart of America.”  (1/2)

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Summer Reading Program! 🎨 This year, we had 14,915 registrants who read 29,066 books. 📚 We see a familiar name on this list. 👀 (1/2)

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé aren’t just sparkly entertainment superstars — they’re moguls who drive millions of dollars into the economies of every city they visit. (1/2)

New school year, new routine! Did you know the Library gives you free access to Brainfuse HelpNow, which offers online homework help, writing assistance, and collaboration tools 24 hours a day for all ages? 🧠 Visit kclibrary.org/digital/brainfuse to learn more.

Coming to Kansas City this October... 📚🤭 We are so excited to announce this year's lineup for the Heartland Book Festival in partnership with @mymcpl.bsky.social and Missouri Humanities. View the full list of speakers at heartlandbookfest.org. RSVP opens on August 27.

Tonight's 'Rehab: An American Scandal' event with Pulitzer Prize finalist Shoshana Walter is live on YouTube. The program begins at 6 p.m. Join us! youtube.com/live/C_D9o1a...

We are so thankful for all the community survey responses received so far! We know there are still people in Kansas City who haven't filled it out yet. Please help us imagine the future of the Library by filling out our form at kclibrary.org/survey. 🩷 (1/2)

This weekend, artist Melanie Johnson led a collage and drawing workshop at our Central Library, where community members could drop in and create their own work of art. 🖼️✂️ Stop by the Library and see her works in the exhibition, 'Time and Place,' through September 28. (1/2)

In honor of Read a Romance Month, we have selected tropes that best fit all of our Library locations. 💘📚 Represent your Library location in the comments! 🫶 #ReadARomanceMonth #KansasCity #KCMO #RomanceTropes #LibraryLove (1/3)

Happy 816 Day! 🌻🍖🚉🎷🏈 To celebrate Kansas City culture, the Library has created a list of books and movies about characters and history that are unique to our home. Check them out here: https://tinyurl.com/3ss77p78 #KansasCity #KCMO #KCLibrary #816Day

Today is the FINAL DAY for our Summer Reading Program! ⏰ Be sure to log all of the books you've read or listened to online! 📝 Everyone who reads five books over the last few months earns one of these prizes. We recommend picking it up as soon as possible while supplies last. (1/2)

Tonight's 'Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State' event with author Caleb Gayle is live on YouTube. The program begins at 6 p.m. Join us! www.youtube.com/live/wN1LOm5...

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to sign up and log your books for our Summer Reading Program! 🏃💨 Everyone who registers gets a free book, and everyone who logs five books receives a prize. Find more info at KCLibrary.org/SummerReading

With school commencing across Kansas City, the Library wants to offer educators solutions for their learning needs. We can help find materials, provide trainings and presentations, offer extended checkout times with an educator Library card, and more. 🎒🏫 (1/2)