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Native American Heritage Month: Picture Books
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JosieS_KCMO
JosieS_KCMO
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Nov 09, 2022
29 items
Topic Guide
Conversations about Death
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RhiannonJ_KCMO
RhiannonJ_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 09, 2022
10 items
These picks are recommended by experts related to advance care planning, funeral planning, grief, and planning for end of life .
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Writers for Readers 2022: An Evening With Alexander Chee
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Nov 09, 2022
10 items
Writers for Readers, annually one of Kansas City’s premier literary events, returns with a special lineup featuring celebrated ...
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Maya Angelou Book Award 2022
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Nov 09, 2022
13 items
The Maya Angelou Book Award was founded in 2020 to honor the legacy of Missouri-born author Maya Angelou by celebrating contemp...
Topic Guide
Hollywood vs. History: Black Hawk Down
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Nov 09, 2022
9 items
In the Kansas City Public Library's Hollywood vs. History series on historical accuracy of military movies, the library, along ...
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Feast!
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RondaC_KCMO
RondaC_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 08, 2022
67 items
There's a feast of information, inspiration and entertainment in this cornucopia of material ... and no calories!
Topic Guide
Women of Note in Shakespeare and Song
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Nov 08, 2022
10 items
From Lady Macbeth to Rosalind (in As You Like It), Shakespeare was well ahead of his time in giving women their full due as hum...
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For fans of Wendell and Wild
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DevonM_KCMO
DevonM_KCMO
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Nov 06, 2022
6 items
For the uninitiated, Wendell and Wild is a stop-motion animated afro-punk PG13 horror adventure flick directed Henry Selick and...
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Remembering Leslie Jordan
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DevonM_KCMO
DevonM_KCMO
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Nov 04, 2022
10 items
Star of stage and screen Leslie Jordan passed away on October 24th of 2022. He was a prominent influential figure in the LGBTQ ...
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Fall Into Baking
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KathrynA_KCMO
KathrynA_KCMO
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Nov 04, 2022
20 items
Beginner or seasoned baker, finding a new recipe is always fun!
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Dog Film Fest
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AngelaH_KCMO
AngelaH_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 02, 2022
13 items
Dog Film Festival celebrates each year with short films - we can give you full length films from the library collection! https:...
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No More Beloved Figure in Kansas City’s Sports History: John “Buck” O’Neil
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Nov 02, 2022
11 items
A former player and manager for the Kansas City Monarchs of baseball’s Negro Leagues, John "Buck" O’Neil rose to nati...
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GMA Book Club
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Nov 02, 2022
40 items
Every month, Good Morning America, or GMA, Book Club selects novels showcasing diverse and compelling authors telling both fict...
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KCPS Loves to Read - November and December Selections
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KateT_KCMO
KateT_KCMO
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Nov 01, 2022
9 items
Featured books about Kindness for November and December in the Kansas City Public Schools "KCPS Loves to Read" readin...
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Día de los muertos
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JasmineS_KCMO
JasmineS_KCMO
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Oct 31, 2022
30 items
Día de los muertos is from October 31 to November 2. This is a Mexican tradition that remembers lost loved ones. The books in t...
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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JessieC_KCMO
JessieC_KCMO
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Oct 31, 2022
14 items
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 film Black Panther is coming to theaters November 11th. Get caught up with these Mar...
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Career Development
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RhiannonJ_KCMO
RhiannonJ_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 27, 2022
10 items
Check out these top reads for when your work life needs a little pick-me-up! Whether you are searching for a new job or working...
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Books Published the Week of 10/24/2022
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HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 27, 2022
40 items
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If You Like 'Survivor'...
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SuzanneS_KCMO
SuzanneS_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 26, 2022
27 items
Immunity is up for grabs in these reads that will transport you to a world of islands, isolation, survival, social politics, an...
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Scary Stories to Read In the Dark
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JosieS_KCMO
JosieS_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 25, 2022
13 items
Spooky season is almost over, but these terrifying tales will thrill middle grade readers all year long.
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Get Your Heart Pumping From the Couch With These Spooky & Scary Reads!
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Oct 25, 2022
25 items
Exercising does get your heartrate going, but so can these spooky and scary reads from the Kansas City Public Library. And the ...
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Kansas/Missouri Thrills + Horror
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AdrielleC_KCMO
AdrielleC_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 23, 2022
21 items
In the mood for some local true crime and ghost stories?? Check these items out and also, visit the Missouri Valley Room on the...
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October is ADHD Awareness Month!
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SamanthaE_KCMO
SamanthaE_KCMO
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Oct 21, 2022
11 items
It's ADHD Awareness month! ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects kid...
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Media Literacy Week 2022: #VoteReady in Kansas City
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JennyG_KCMO
JennyG_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 19, 2022
33 items
Topic Guide
President Donald Trump: Views from Inside the White House Years
Created on:
Oct 18, 2022
9 items
Donald Trump’s presidency continues to inspire writers to examine his single term in office. The Kansas City Public Library has...
