From Kansas City to Deep Space: This Week in History
April 6-10, 2026
With topics ranging from astronomy to religion, check out these book and video recommendations based on what happened in history this week!
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3 for Fans of Heart the Lover
April 3, 2026
If you enjoyed Heart the Lover for its college romance and coming-of-age tone, then you might like these reads.
April is National Poetry Month!
March 31, 2026
April is National Poetry Month! KCKPL is excited to share some of our favorite poets and their works with you!
3 for Fans of Yellowface
What's the harm in a pseudonym? Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn't write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American...
From Maimonides to Kaczynski: This Week in History
March 30, 2026
From famed scholars to Unabombers, check out these book and video recommendations based on what happened in history this week!
3 for Fans of Remarkably Bright Creatures
Here you'll find a zany case of mistaken identity, an ancient tome written in an indecipherable language, and an unexpected series of adventures with an exuberant ten-year-old!
Stream Mister Rogers' Neighborhood with Hoopla BingePass!
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
Women's History Month: Mary Tenney Gray
Mary Tenney Gray was a philanthropist, writer, and suffragist known as the “Mother of the Women’s Club Movement of Kansas.” Born in Pennsylvania, she moved to Kansas in 1859 when her husband became Probate Judge of Wyandotte County.
Women's History Month: Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel, born in Wichita, Kansas, was a groundbreaking actress, singer, and comedian.
3 for Fans of Reality TV Fiction
March 16, 2026
Some people would kill to get on a reality show. People should be careful what they wish for... The contestants in these stories get more than they bargained for!
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?
The Correspondent Review
The Correspondent made all the best lists for 2025 - and with good reason! This story is told completely through letters, notes, and emails. Sybil Van Antwerp has been a letter writer her whole life.