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!
Mobile Library Updates
Due to the cold temperatures, all Blue Mobile Library routes are cancelled for today, Monday, March 16.
Posts
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.
Invisible Planets Review
Invisible Planets is a collection of contemporary Chinese science fiction stories translated into English.
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.
Mini People on Big Adventures
Check out local Kansas City photographer Luke Pech and his collection titled "Mini People on Big Adventures" at the Main Library!
Naked City: A Graphic Novel Review
Naked City: A Graphic Novel recounts the interconnected lives of three artists in New York City, a singer, a painter, and a dancer, with pictures helping to tell the story.
The Mad Wife Review
What happens when a 1950s suburban housewife stops conforming to the happy homemaker model? After the birth of Lulu Mayfield's second baby, she finds herself unwilling to adhere to the “Good Housekeeping” schedule posted on her fridge.
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.
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.