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From FDR to Martians: This Week in History
From President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the idea of life on Mars, check out these book and video recommendations based on what happened in history this week!
Powerful Films Celebrating Women’s Voices, Achievements, and Stories
Looking for inspiration this Women’s History Month?
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.
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.
From Tutankhamun to Ansel Adams: This Week in History
From Tutankhamun to Ansel Adams, check out these book recommendations based on what happened in history this week!
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!
Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy Exhibit
FEBRUARY 7 - MARCH 8, 2026 - MAIN LIBRARY
A History of Sumner High School Exhibit
Help us celebrate the rich history of Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas!
Visit the Main Library between December 9 and February 7th to learn about how Sumner High School was created.
Hiking Kansas: Smoky Valley Ranch
The Nature Conservancy
Smoky Valley Ranch combines an 18,000-acre working cattle ranch with native grasslands and a wildlife refuge.
Know Your KCK History: Wyandotte High School
Here’s another great post on KCK history from our local history librarian, Anne.
Know Your KCK History: Sauer Castle
Without a doubt, the most famous residence in Kansas City, Kansas, is Sauer Castle. Perched high on a hill on Shawnee Road, the castle captivates the imaginations of all who pass by it.