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Black Women’s Activism
Created on:
Mar 22, 2024
17 items
There is a long history of Black women’s activism, and the intersection with the struggles for abolition, suffrage, economic fr...
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Budd Park Book Walk Inspiration
Created on:
Mar 19, 2024
17 items
Here are suggested books based on the Book Walk in Budd Park, featuring the book Quinito's Neighborhood (El Vecindario de Quini...
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New Nature and Life Science Books
By:
EricP_KCMO
Created on:
Mar 06, 2024
14 items
Here's a selection of Central Library's new nature and life science books
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Books Published the Week of 02/05/2024
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 08, 2024
60 items
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Topic Guide
Lunar New Year 2024
Created on:
Feb 05, 2024
24 items
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, an important and festive holiday for many Asian communities, the Kansas City Public Library ha...
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Blue
By:
MichaelaJ_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 04, 2024
19 items
Poetry, essays, graphic novels and more featuring the color blue.
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Black History Month
By:
EvaL_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 30, 2024
18 items
Observe Black History Month by learning more about these notable black figures.
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Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
By:
VianneyH_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 30, 2024
17 items
The first week of February is, "Children's Authors and Illustrators Week." Celebrate with a list of our favorite chil...
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2024 Youth Media Awards- Part 2
Created on:
Jan 26, 2024
92 items
Award descriptions:
Schneider Family Book Award: Books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience
Mildre...
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MLK Day of Service
Created on:
Jan 17, 2024
21 items
Every January we honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy through acts of service. This list includes picture books that share Dr...
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More KCPL Staff Favorite Reads of 2023
Created on:
Dec 28, 2023
97 items
Because who reads only ONE book a year? Here's the rest of the books, music, movies, we loved in 2023.
2 likes
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National Llama Day
By:
VianneyH_KCMO
Created on:
Dec 01, 2023
13 items
December 9th is "National Llama Day"! Read and learn all about llamas.
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Celebrations Around the World
By:
VianneyH_KCMO
Created on:
Dec 01, 2023
17 items
Learn about the different celebrations that happen around the world!
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
By:
VianneyH_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 06, 2023
14 items
Celebrate and read all about the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas this October 9th!
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Books Published the Week of 9/25/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 28, 2023
56 items
Topic Guide
KCPL Book Groups: September 2023
Created on:
Sep 06, 2023
16 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...
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General Recommendations
Longlist for The Diverse Book Award
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 04, 2023
22 items
The Diverse Book Awards was established in November 2019 and was created by award-winning children's and YA author Abiola Bello...
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Books Published the Week of 7/31/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 02, 2023
58 items
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Books Published the Week of 07/17/2023
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Jul 17, 2023
53 items
General Recommendations
All Together Now- Early Literacy Recommendations
Created on:
May 03, 2023
22 items
General Recommendations
Books Published the Week of 5/01/2023
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
May 02, 2023
55 items
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May Day
By:
ChinesaR_KCMO
Created on:
May 01, 2023
37 items
May Day is also International Worker's Day, a day in which we honor laborers, labor movements, and the fight for workers’ right...
2 likes
Topic Guide
The Bond You Didn't Ask For: Happy National Siblings Day!
Created on:
Apr 07, 2023
21 items
National Siblings Day is celebrated on April 10 and to honor that bond you didn't ask for, the sibling bond, the Kansas City Pu...
2 likes
Topic Guide
Celebrating the 3rd Rock From the Sun
Created on:
Apr 04, 2023
29 items
To celebrate our solar system's 3rd Rock from the Sun, Earth Day is an annual event that was first celebrated in 1970 and focus...
2 likes