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How to Develop Critical Online Newspaper Research Skills (Zoom)

Build your newspaper research skills and learn how to improve your search results with seven critical skills and techniques. This program will be held virtually using Zoom.

Thomas Hart Benton: His Home and His Art

Join us for an introduction to Thomas Hart Benton. We will take a virtual tour of his midtown Kansas City home and studio, view some of Benton's better-known art, and look at some examples of his lesser-known styles and mediums.

Blogs
Woodneath Press presents Heart of America: Kansas City-Inspired Short Stories
Why Company Culture Should Be a Cornerstone of Your Startup from Day One
Teens Tackle Misinformation: A Library-School Collaboration
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Notable Programs
Henri Matisse: Master of Color, Magician of Modernism (Zoom)
Mon, Jun 16, 2025 - 6:30pm
Watercolor Pencils and Pen: Summer Flowers (MCPL360)
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 - 7:00pm
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Presents: The Art of Telling Time
Green Hills Library Center
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 - 10:30am

Jay and Leslie's Laughing Matters

Join entertainers Jay and Leslie Cady as they discover a magic art book and help the audience learn a thing or two about colors.

Navigating Student Loan Debt and Loan Forgiveness

Join Jason Anderson, CPA, CFP®, professor at KU and financial consultant for Intellicents, as he guides you through the complex world of repaying student loan debt.

Musician Biopics: The A Sharps and the B Flats (Zoom)

Join film enthusiast Frank Mandosa for a look at a collection of biopics of some of the greatest recording artists.

Digital Literacy

Build your knowledge of digital tools for today's world.

Teachables

Print, save, and share resources for kids and students.

Register or Log In to Participate This Summer

Now through August 24, the Summer Reading Challenge encourages everyone to spend at least 20 minutes a day reading - and earn prizes! Log your reading with the Beanstack app.

OverDrive Digital Downloads

Enjoy digital content on your computer or device.

New Books

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The Love Haters

The Love Haters

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My Friends

My Friends

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Sunrise on the Reaping

Sunrise on the Reaping

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Strangers in Time

Strangers in Time

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Great Big Beautiful Life

Great Big Beautiful Life

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25 Alive

25 Alive

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Say You'll Remember Me

Say You'll Remember Me

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One Golden Summer

One Golden Summer

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The First Gentleman

The First Gentleman

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Broken Country

Broken Country

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Badlands

Badlands

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Hidden Nature

Hidden Nature

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The Missing Half

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Never Flinch

Never Flinch

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The Perfect Divorce

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Wild Dark Shore

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Back to 1985!

Back to 1985!

 What if Marty McFly traveled back in time 30 years today?
Tell Me a Story Oral History Program

Tell Me a Story Oral History Program

Learn how to record your family stories.

LitUp Festival

LitUp Festival

Join us for our annual LitUp festival for teens.