Don't call me. Don't come by my house. I'm going to be at Off the Wall watching Diary of a Wimpy Kid on July 17! 🎥🍿 Reserve your spot now for this free movie on the rooftop at kclibrary.org/OffTheWall

Michael DePriest and the KC Public Library have teamed up to develop a program they hope will help more people who are struggling. He's adapted the 12 steps to make them feel welcoming to people of all — or no — religious backgrounds. (@kclibrary.bsky.social)

Oranje fans love the Library! 🧡📚

Visit your local Library. 🫶

Explore resources on wellness, prevention, relationships, and more at Plaza Branch's Sexual and Reproductive Resource Fair. This is the first event of a summer series kicking off on June 27 at 10 a.m. Find more information here: kclibrary.org/calendar/sexual-and-reproductive-resource-fair

The Library offers book groups that meet both in person and online. ☕📚 Stop by any of these discussions in July. For more details, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups.

Our Summer Reading kickoff parties were RAWR-SOME!🦖 Our locations celebrated the start of the all-ages program with free books, balloon art, zoo animals, face painting, fossil digging, and more! 🎉 Join the fun and register to get a free book at kclibrary.org/summerreading.

Happy Juneteenth from the Library! 🚨 All Library locations are closed today, June 19, for the federal holiday. We've compiled reading lists, event recordings, and films to celebrate freedom and highlight the history of Black experiences in America. Learn more at kclibrary.org/juneteenth

Missouri Valley Special Collections Project Associate Phil Dixon is working to catalog decades’ worth of photos, letters, and printed materials that have been in storage and inaccessible to the public. (1/2)

Did you hear? Free movies on the Central Library rooftop are back! 📽️ There's been speculation about our lineup from these mischief-makers, so we thought we'd clear the air. 🤫📝 What movie are you most excited for? 🍿 (1/2)

Thank you to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for our 2026 Adult Literacy Grant! Funding received will support our Excel Adult High School, which provides the opportunity to finish high school education and prepare for college, a promotion at work, or a new career. #DollarGeneralLiteracyGrant

🚨 Patron Notice: All Library locations will be closed Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, to honor the day the last enslaved African Americans were notified they were free following the Civil War. (1/2)

When @chrismarnone.bsky.social was born, no one could determine his sex. For the first few days of his life, his parents called him Baby until a chromosome test confirmed he was a boy. (1/3)

Our Summer Reading dinosaurs each have their own unique personalities and interests! Take our quiz and comment which dino you are most similar to! 🦖 Sign up for Summer Reading and get a free book at kclibrary.org/summerreading

Free movies on the Library rooftop are back! 📽️ Inspired by the global soccer matches in Kansas City, our movie series theme 'Summer on the Sidelines' focuses on those who either couldn’t make the team — or didn’t want to. (1/3)

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate with the Library with events, reading recommendations, movies, music, and more that you can find at kclibrary.org/pride

North Kansas City’s River Forest Park sat largely forgotten for decades after the city purchased the land in 1973, despite long-standing erosion and repeated calls from residents for improvements. Learn about the park's history in our latest KCQ collaboration with @kansascity.com at kchistory.org.

Missouri Valley Special Collections has been honored with 'Best Room in Kansas City' by Kansas City magazine!🎉 Join us in congratulating our archivists, who make the Missouri Valley Room at Central Library so special, and visit to experience the magic yourself.

The Library is excited to welcome the world this summer! ⚽ Thank you, KC2026, for helping get our patrons ready for soccer and Summer Reading in Kansas City!

🌟 A new exhibition has arrived at the Central Library! Check out historic photographs of soccer in Kansas City and learn about what led to the growth of the game in our community. ⚽ This exhibition is produced in collaboration with KCUR's podcast A People’s History of Kansas City.

Award winning French-Iranian author, Marjane Satrapi, has passed away. Satrapi brought the graphic literature format to the attention of millions with her breakout memoir, "Persepolis." (1/2)

Join KCUR at @kclibrary.bsky.social's Central Library this evening for a lively event, hosted by A People's History of Kansas City co-hosts Suzanne Hogan and Mackenzie Martin. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/_046BxA

Do you have experience in finance and enjoy working with others to make a difference in your community? Kansas City Public Library is looking for someone to lead our financial operations and support our long-term goals for stability and excellence. (1/3)

Summer Reading is for adults, too! 📖 Celebrate the start of the program with us at Vine Street Brewing on June 5 starting at 5 p.m. 🍻 Sign up, pick out a free book, mingle with Kansas City book lovers, and listen to live music from saxophonist Adam Larson! 🎷 (1/2)

Thank you to everyone who attended Manor Fest at the Central Library this past weekend! We hope you enjoyed the free rooftop musical performances from Kristie Lynn, Fritz & Sons, and harpist Calvin Arsenia. 🪉🏙️ (1/2)

Join KCUR and @kclibrary.bsky.social for a behind-the-scenes look at what A People's History of Kansas City learned about the soccer’s growth in our metro, and why FIFA selected Kansas City as a site of the world’s largest soccer tournament.

Read, Score, ROAR! 🦖⚽ Summer Reading registration is now open! 🌈📚 To learn more and get a free book, visit kclibrary.org/SummerReading

Do you know a teen who wants to learn about 3D printing, animation, or music production? This summer at our Southeast Branch, teens can build new skills and earn a $150 stipend. For more information and to apply for Team Digital, contact the Digital Media Lab at our Southeast Branch.

Join KCUR's Suzanne Hogan and Mackenzie Martin as they kick around stories, photos, and archival materials about Kansas City's immigrant, soccer-playing pioneers, the fight for field space, and the rise and dominance of the women’s game. (@kclibrary.bsky.social)

Have you ever wondered who first brought the game of soccer to Kansas City? Join KCUR for the grand opening of "A People’s History of Kansas City Soccer!" exhibition at the @kclibrary.bsky.social's Central Library, hosted by Suzanne Hogan and Mackenzie Martin.

We'd like to thank the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City for partnering with us to bring you the first Signature Event in Spanish! 🥳 (1/3)

Summer Reading starts in less than a week! ☀️📚 What questions do you have about the program? Drop them below. ⬇️ To learn more, visit kclibrary.org/summerreading #KCLibrary #KCBookstagram #SummerReading #KCEvents

As we honor and remember those who have died in service to our country on Memorial Day, all Library locations will be closed today, May 25. Find eBooks, movies, music, and more at kclibrary.org/digital.  Photo from www.kcstarphotos.org, our collaborative website with @kansascity.com

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

It's almost time to Read, Score, Roar! 🦖⚽ Next week, our Summer Reading program begins! Join us at any or all of these kickoff parties.

The Library offers book groups that meet both in person and online. ☕📚 Stop by any of these discussions in June. For more details, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups.

In observance of Memorial Day, all Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25. Find eBooks, movies, music, and more at kclibrary.org/digital. #MemorialDay

All Kansas City Metro Libraries are teaming up to get as many people signed up for Summer Reading as possible. 🤝 To tie together the metro-wide soccer festivities and everyone’s favorite, dinosaurs, this year's theme is Read, Score, Roar! 🦖⚽ (1/2)

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Library. 💮🌊 This display was created by our Waldo Branch staff to share books, information, and resources. 📚  Find AANHPI programming and media recommendations here: tinyurl.com/wb7j7b2j

We are so honored that, all the way from Pennsylvania, fifth-grader Elliette Long made a diorama of our Community Bookshelf. 📚 Elliette, who’s never visited Kansas City, used her imagination and photos she found online to reimagine the design. ✨ Read more of her story here: tinyurl.com/39yxh2v4

We'd like to thank Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City for sponsoring eight weeks of Nicki Fit classes. Because of their support, we are able to bring the community free HIIT, MixxedFit, and yoga classes. Find all classes at tinyurl.com/4rcbhmkt

Connecting Kansas City one trail at a time. 🚲 Join the Library, KC Design Center, and Downtown Council of Kansas City at the Central Library on May 11 starting at 5 p.m. to view a Greenline KC showcase proposed by students working with the Kansas City Design Center.

Crafting and community. ❤️✂️ Join us at the North-East Branch on May 12 starting at 6 p.m. to make paper garlands together! The North-East Craft Circle meets every second Tuesday of the month. See all our Library events at kclibrary.org/calendar.

World Collage Day is this Saturday! 🎨 Join us at the Central Library for a freeform, drop-in collage lab to build community, spark creativity, and increase collaboration on May 9 starting at 1 p.m. Reserve your spot at kclibrary.org/events.

Today's 'America's Diversity Detective' event is live on YouTube. Join us! www.youtube.com/live/PMebW1W...

Need help navigating the world of ever-evolving technology? Tech Access now has expanded drop-in hours thanks to our new AmeriCorps members. Our team can help you complete online forms, create online accounts, troubleshoot your devices, and more. (1/2)

Congratulations to Jill Lepore on her Pulitzer Prize win! Lepore recently spoke at the Library about her winner, 'We The People,' and has spoken here in the past about other works of hers. www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx-s1-5803483/pulitzer-prize-winners-2026

🌟 A new exhibition is opening at the Central Library this week, and you're invited! Stop by on Wednesday, May 6, starting at 5 p.m. for 'Calls From Home: Artistic Responses on Unsettled Ground.'

Tyler Gaffalione from KCK is racing in the Kentucky Derby this weekend, but did you know the youngest jockey to win the Derby also has ties to Kansas City? Learn about Alonzo Clayton and other famous riders in 'The Great Black Jockeys' by Edward Hotaling. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/2vhhutte

There are only a few more days to visit 'We Hold These Truths,' an exhibition by Kansas City poet and visual artist José Faus at the Central Library. (1/2)