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Today's 'Conspiracy Theories': Separating Facts from Fiction event is live on YouTube. Join us!

Happy Dewey Decimal System Day!

Shown here, the Westport Branch has an informative display that you can use to navigate the system and find the books you are looking for.

If you are unfamiliar or need a refresh, the Dewey Decimal System organizes books by subject, giving each one a number. 😊

#LibFaves25 : Day 2
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR @nnedi.bsky.social The best book I read this year. Hands down. @kclibrary.bsky.social was lucky enough to host Nnedi for our #HeartlandBookFestival

Join us for our first one on January 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Plaza Branch.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/5bk5xpu9

#Sustainability #RepairCafe #KCMO #KansasCity

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Do you have a favorite pair of ripped pants you just can’t give away? How about that bike with a broken chain you've been meaning to fix? Whatever the case may be, the Library is partnering with Re.Use.Full in 2026 for a series of Repair Cafés to help make Kansas City more sustainable. 🪡🛠️♻️

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*Statistics and data are from physical copies only. They include checkouts and renewals. Books and authors shown encompass adult literature.

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We knew Kansas City liked to read, but give yourselves a round of applause for 355,278 total checkouts and renewals in 2025! 👏

'James' by Percival Everett was checked out 323 times alone! Swipe through to see the Library's year-end recap.

What was your favorite book you read this year? 📚

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Our North-East staff received the sweetest note from a young patron. 💙🖍️

Let's show all of our librarians some love in the comments. What do you love about the Library? 💭

#LibraryLove #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity

Are you searching for book recommendations for your TBR? 📚 How about a last-minute gift idea for a reader in your life? Join us next Saturday to gather page-turning picks from Kansas City metro librarians. 

📅: December 13 | 11:30 a.m.
📍: Central Library
🎟️: Reserve your spot at kclibrary.org/events

This winter, whether you stay indoors by the fireplace or bundle up for brisk walks in the cold, you can count on the Library for reading lists, movies, activities, and books to keep you company.

Swipe through to check out some of our recommendations and learn more at kclibrary.org/news

Today's 'Wrongful Incarceration' event is live on YouTube. Join us to hear wrongly convicted former prisoners talk about the challenges of life after prison.

www.youtube.com/live/4lhGpS-xVCI?si=jr5su9BecyFEqkXk

A sign outside of the Trails West Branch that says "How many days of the week should you read" "67"

Don't get brain rot, read 6-7 days a week. 🤭

Clever work by our Trails West Branch staff for this sign. 😂

#KCLibrary #LibraryMemes #LibraryHumor

Join us at the Bluford Branch on Fridays this month for classic movies to fill you with holiday cheer. 🎄🌟

Swipe to see which films are being played December 5-26. 🎬

#HappyHolidays #KCMO #KansasCity #ThingsToDoInKC #KCEvents

Absolutely!

The first snow of the season calls for a snowman! ☃️ Of course, he has his own Library card!

Sign up for yours at kclibrary.org/card to check out free books, movies, and more!

#KansasCity #KCMO #LibraryCard #SnowyDay

Donate Help the Library reach more people by making a gift to the Kansas City Public Library using your credit card.

Make a contribution at kclibrary.org/donate

Thank you so much for your support!

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Residents across Kansas City enjoy free books, technology, fun programs, and more at the Kansas City Public Library.

On this Giving Tuesday, will you consider donating to support the Library? Together, we can provide access to knowledge and safe spaces for everyone. ❤️

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All locations will close at 5 p.m. today due to inclement weather.

We plan to open as usual tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2.

Check out his books from the Library here: tinyurl.com/j24yczc7

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No one has captured the tragic, honest, proud beauty of the people living in the Missouri Ozarks the way native son, Woodrell, did. His short, compelling novels dropped readers into a little-known region of the country and did not let them leave until their unflinching stories were complete.

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The Kansas City Public Library is saddened to learn of Daniel Woodrell's death and is proud to have hosted him at author events throughout his career.

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Stay tuned for Alison C. Rollins' book tour and ceremony coming in the spring of 2026.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Writers for Readers fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 20. Your support helps us offer free writing classes at the Library.

At the event, we enjoyed hearing from author Candice Millard and shared the news of the 2025 Maya Angelou Book Award winner.

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Because I knew the Library, I have been changed for good. 🫶🩷💚

#Wicked #WickedForGood #LibraryLover #BookLover

100 years ago, the Plaza lights lit up for the first time with just a single strand. 🌟 Learn about the history of this tradition's expansion with a @kctv5.com segment featuring special collections librarian and archivist, Sarah Biegelsen, here: https://tinyurl.com/zcez4t7w

Are you looking for educational, free things to do in Kansas City this December? 📆 Join us for the following events!

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit kclibrary.org/events or visit the link in our bio.

#KCEvents #KansasCity #KCMO #KCLibrary

We are very thankful for our wonderful staff and patrons this Thanksgiving. As a reminder, all Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.

Our Digital Branch is always open. To check out eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more, visit kclibrary.org/digital.

Free wellness classes are starting up for a winter session! ❄️ From December 7 to January 18, enjoy Tai Chi and Qi Gong at the Plaza Library on Sundays.

We hope to see you there! Find more free fitness classes at kclibrary.org/calendar

#ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KansasCity

If you're looking for a book group to join, the Kansas City Public Library has you covered with both in-person and online options. ☕📚

Stop by any of these discussions in December.

For more information, visit kclibrary.org/book-groups

#BookGroups #ThingsToDoInKC #KCLibrary #KCMO #KCBookstagram

Thank you to Library staff, especially the Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment (RISE) team, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, for making today possible.

Please join us in congratulating our region’s newest U.S. citizens! ❤️

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