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Women's History Month: First Woman Mayor in Kansas
Did you know the first woman elected mayor in the U.S. was from Kansas?
Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence
The story of women's suffrage is a story of voting rights and our development as a nation. Join the Smithsonian in celebrating the Nineteenth Amendment with Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence. This free, dynamic poster exhibition explores the complexity of the women's suffrage movement and the relevance of this history to Americans' lives today.
KC Rep for All: One of the Good Ones
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is pleased to welcome the Kansas City Repertory Theater back this year as part of their community tour. They will be performing One of the Good Ones at West Wyandotte library on March 17 and South Branch Library on March 19, 2026. When the “perfect” Latina daughter brings her boyfriend home to meet the parents, tensions run high and expectations are put to the test. Meet your new favorite family in this heartfelt story from Gloria Calderón Kellett, the co-creator and showrunner of Netflix’s One Day at a Time.
Celebrate Black History Month with These Powerful Films
Celebrate Black History Month with powerful films that showcase the rich cultural legacy and remarkable contributions of Black Americans.
Mobile Library Staff Picks: Winter Reading Edition
The staff from the Mobile Library and the Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library are going head-to-head this February to see who can read the most minutes before the end of the Winter Reading program!
Black Environmentalists
Concerns about humanity’s negative impact on the environment first began during the 20th century. Classic books like A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold and Silent Spring by Rachel Carson began the modern environmentalist movement. These authors shone a spotlight on humanity’s impact on the world and how it could have negative effects on the environment. Since then, the negative impact of pollution, land use, resource extraction, and climate change have been further studied and continue to contribute to declining rates of plants and animal species along with natural areas around the world.
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library Staff Picks: Winter Reading Edition
The staff from Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library and our Mobile Library are going head-to-head this February to see who can read the most minutes before the end of the Winter Reading program!
24th Annual Eagle Days at Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle
Every January, Wyandotte County Lake Park transforms into the center of nature appreciation and family-friendly fun during Eagle Days. This annual celebration brings together bird lovers, outdoor
Hiking KC: Weston Bend State Park and Juneteenth Celebration
Weston Bluffs Trail is near the town of Weston in Missouri, about a 30-minute drive from Kansas City, Kansas. The trail follows the Missouri River and the historic, well-marked path of Lewis and Clark in Weston Bend State Park.
Culinary Literacy: Decorating Easter Eggs Using Natural Dyes
Eggs have been colored and decorated for various spring and Easter rituals since pre-Christian times. The eggs represent the symbol of rebirth and fertility. These traditions survive to this day in many nations around the world.
Culinary Literacy: Decorating Easter Eggs with Beet Juice
These beet juice-colored eggs make a great appetizer, an attractive Easter table centerpiece, and also a fun family craft project. They work for Valentine’s Day as well.
Culinary Literacy: Fermented Vegetables (Asian Style)
The History
Fermenting food is not a human invention; rather, it was a natural phenomenon that humans observed and learned how to cultivate.