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The History of Sumner High School Exhibit

All Day 1/20 - 2/7
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Sumner High School’s legacy stretches across more than 120 years. Established in 1905 as a school for African American students, it became a cornerstone of education, community, and achievement in Kansas City, Kansas.

Image of the Declaration of Independence showing the words "We the People"

Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy Exhibit

All Day 2/7 - 2/15
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are created equal” was revolutionary. With this seminal document, the Founding Fathers unleashed an open-ended driving force that would shape modern history.

Book with the words Black History Month. The word under book says Trivia.

Celebrate Black History Month: Kids Trivia

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Come have fun and celebrate Black History month with a round or two of trivia. This event is for ages 8-19. 

 

This program is part of Black History Month events at KCKPL. 

Book with the words Black History Month. The word under book says Trivia.

Celebrate Black History Month: Kids Trivia

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Come have fun and celebrate Black History month with a round or two of trivia. This event is for ages 8-19. 

Image of the Declaration of Independence showing the words "We the People"

Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy Exhibit

All Day 2/17 - 3/8
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are created equal” was revolutionary. With this seminal document, the Founding Fathers unleashed an open-ended driving force that would shape modern history.

A picture showing Gordon Parks and our speaker Ann Dean.

Humanities Kansas: Learning from Gordon Parks with Ann Dean

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bear's Den at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

African American author, photographer, and filmmaker Gordon Parks was well known for his documentation of American life and culture. Born in Fort Scott, Kansas, in 1912, he is one of the most esteemed image makers of all time.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Couple dancing in front of a yellow background.

KC 2-Step Presentation with The Steppers of KC

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join The Steppers of KC to learn more about the history of KC style 2-stepping, followed by a brief dance lesson. The Steppers of KC are a dance organization that has a mission to keep the art of Kc style 2-stepping alive.

Persona agarrando un albúm de fotos / person holding a photo album

¡Preserva Tu Historia! Personal archives and the Latina/o Collections at KU’s Spencer Research Library | ¡Preserva Tu Historia! Archivos personales y las Colecciones Latinas en la Spencer Research Library de KU

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Acompaña a Rebekah Ramos de la Spencer Research Library de KU para aprender sobre los archivos personales y cómo puedes preservar la historia de tu familia.

Seats Available
Registration Required