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.
Easter Closing
All Library branches will be closed on Sunday, April 5th for the Easter Holiday.
Book drops will be locked the night before at closing and reopen Monday morning.
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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!
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?
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!