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Nostalgia and Horror through the decades
By:
DevonM_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 20, 2023
9 items
Horror films are historically not favored by film critics and are often only celebrated as great works of art in retrospect. Be...
2 likes
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Are You Afraid of the Bark?
By:
KevinF_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 18, 2023
14 items
Spooky and scary tales of hellhounds, evil dogs, werewolves, and other creepy canines for your Halloween enjoyment.
2 likes
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Books Published the Week of 10/16/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 17, 2023
61 items
Genre Guide
Literary Table of Elements
Created on:
Oct 16, 2023
36 items
In celebration of National Chemistry Week, October 15 – 21, the Kansas City Public Library has created The Literary Table of El...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Books Published the Week of 10/2/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 05, 2023
81 items
General Recommendations
The Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time*
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 03, 2023
85 items
*According to Time Magazine
3 likes
Topic Guide
Dianne Feinstein: A Legacy of California Firsts
Created on:
Sep 29, 2023
12 items
California's first female Senator, Dianne Feinstein, was also San Francisco's first female mayor. Feinstein entered politics in...
General Recommendations
Books Published the Week of 9/18/2023
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 21, 2023
77 items
General Recommendations
Challenged - Banned Books
By:
KellyB_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 18, 2023
25 items
The library also has DVDs adapted from these challenged and banned books.
4 likes
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Nonfiction Books to Read This Fall*
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 08, 2023
32 items
*According to the New York Times
1 like
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Books Published the Week of 8/14/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 14, 2023
49 items
1 like
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Ok Boomer!
By:
JeanD_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 09, 2023
59 items
August 17 is Baby Boomer Recognition Day! Good, bad, or ugly, whatever your perspective, there is no denying the impact the gen...
General Recommendations
Books Published the Week of 8/7/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 08, 2023
46 items
General Recommendations
Books Published the Week of 7/31/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 02, 2023
58 items
Top Picks
LibraryReads: August 2023
Created on:
Jul 17, 2023
12 items
Check out the top ten books and notable mentions chosen by librarians that come out in August! Look for these titles in large p...
General Recommendations
Women Directors & Screenwriters
By:
KathrynA_KCMO
Created on:
Jul 01, 2023
57 items
A selection of movies written and/or directed by women. Check out more on display in Central's Vault!
3 likes
Topic Guide
Read Across the Decades: 1960 - 1969
Created on:
Jun 28, 2023
40 items
Welcome to the Read Across the Decades Challenge with the Kansas City Public Library! Each month, we'll read books set in diffe...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Titles Published the Week of 6/19/2023
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 22, 2023
49 items
1 like
General Recommendations
Mexico & Central America: Features and Travel Guides
By:
EricP_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 20, 2023
15 items
Here are feature films and some travel videos focusing on Mexico and Central America. Plan your next vacation- or just escape a...
General Recommendations
Books Published the Week of 6/13/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 13, 2023
71 items
Topic Guide
KCPL Book Groups: June 2023
Created on:
Jun 01, 2023
15 items
If you're looking for a book group to join, Kansas City Public Library has you covered. Most of our locations have at least one...
Topic Guide
Read Across the Decades: 1950 - 1959
Created on:
May 30, 2023
24 items
Welcome to the Read Across the Decades Challenge with the Kansas City Public Library! Each month, we'll read books set in diffe...
1 like
General Recommendations
Books Published the week of 5/22/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
May 22, 2023
52 items
General Recommendations
All Modes Are Open to Us
Created on:
May 17, 2023
37 items
In the exhibit, All Modes Are Open to Us located at the Kansas City Public Library Central Library's Guldner Gallery from Satur...
3 likes
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Books Published the Week of 5/15/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
May 15, 2023
55 items