Library Closed for Inservice

All KCKPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 for a Staff Inservice day. Book drops will be locked at closing the night before.

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inside the Artemis mission space capsul with a view of Earth through the window, image from NASA April 2, 2026

Inspired by the Artemis II mission?

On April 1, 2026, the Artemis II launched from the NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and was watch by millions as the four astronauts headed towards the moon. From amazing images, funny moments, and lots of "moon joy", its been an exciting 10 days of exploration by these accomplished professionals. We are excited to welcome the crew back to earth after their mission!
graphic for KC rep theater show One of the Good Ones featuring a man holding a wine bottle while wearing a colorful pinata on his head.

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.
black and white portrait of Wangari Matthai a Nobel Laureate winner

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.