We also have kits that you can borrow for your own. The johnson county librarys own novelist database, which you can access with your library card number and pin, has book discussion guides for hundreds of titles. Welcome to kansas talking books call 8003620699 or 6203416280 kansas talking books provides personalized library support and materials in a specialized format to. Book discussion group sets kansas state library, ks. Book clubs at kansas city kansas public library kansas. The centuryold gentlewomans guide to love and courtship is no ordinary book club choice. The facilitators handy list of ground rules, guidelines and everything else. Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. The shelf showcases 22 titles reflecting a wide variety of reading interests as suggested by kansas city readers and then selected by the kansas city public library board of trustees. All kansas city public library locations are closed until further notice in response to the coronavirus covid19 outbreak. Common grounds book club nickel boys by colson whitehead main, 1 pm, wednesday, february 19.
Learn more about what this means for our patrons and the community. Kansas city public library nichols positioned kansas citys country club district as a model for other cities to follow, elevating suburbanstyle growth as a choice that developers could make to supplant the gridiron. You can now read about rooms, view availability, reserve and pay for spaces directly on this site. In it, janovy finds quiet progress for lgbt residents in a. All 10 library locations continue to operate on normal schedules, providing access to co. Our services are available in several locations throughout the community, including five branches, three mobile libraries, texttocheckout sites, and online at this website and on ecommunity. The kansas city public library features book groups on a regular basis. The collection includes multiple copies of select book titles which our library book groups have used. Along with the river club on nearby quality hill, it was one of. The kansas city public library is a public system headquartered in the central library in kansas city, missouri the system operates its central library and neighborhood branches located in kansas city, independence, and sugar creek.
If you have any questions contact the library at 92958250. Nonames book club, started by rapper noname fatimah warner is an onlineirl community dedicated to uplifting poc voices. The mission of the cimarron city library, a taxsupported community resource, is to provide informational, educational, recreational services, materials and programs to users of all ages. To add information about your librarys book discussion group sets, please use.
Kansas citys chapter of the silent book club is here. It could use more seating on the first floor, but otherwise, we have no complaints. Mar 18, 2020 book discussion sets spreadsheet last updated march 18, 2020 for specific information about a librarys policies regarding lending of their sets, click on the library tab in the spreadsheet. Events calendar kansas city, kansas public library. The book spines, which measure approximately 25 feet by 9 feet, are made of signboard mylar that is laid over concrete panels and an aluminum substructure.
The library hosts or cosponsors a great variety of book clubs for people of all reading interests. To support the stayathome orders of the kansas city metro and cass county, all cass county public library locations will remain closed through april 26th. Learn more about the branch closing and upcoming enhancements. Founded on december 5, 1873, it is the oldest and third largest public library system in the metropolitan kansas city area. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. Resulting from more than two years of work by missouri valley special collections staff, the kansas city area high school yearbooks collection has.
The friends of the library will accept and sort your inkind donations of books and other materials, finding new homes for them mostly through various book sales throughout the year. Johnson county library branch locations are closed during the duration of johnson countys stay at home. The reserved time includes room setup and clean up. Did you know the library has books that check out as sets to discussion groups. All members of the book club read the same book over the same period. The kansas city star and the kansas city public library present a book ofthemoment selection every six to.
Kansas city librarys giant bookshelf kansas city, missouri. The kansas city public library is pleased to announce the addition of 1,109 digitized yearbooks to our digital history site. Kansas city, kansas public library toggle library hours main library west wyandotte library mr. The facilitators handy list of ground rules, guidelines and. Choose from general fiction, african american, mystery and more. The facilitators handy list of ground rules, guidelines. Join kansas city, kansas public librarys youngbloods online book club to discuss this months creepy and enchanting selection, fiendish by brenna yovanoff. For updates and information on using the library remotely, click here. The friends of the kansas city public library is volunteer organization dedicated to championing the kansas city public library and its mission to serve as a doorway to knowledge for all people in our community. In response to covid19, all kansas city, kansas public library locations are closed until further notice. Cimarron city library creating a community of lifelong learners.
Unique interior loft designs offer spacious closets, large windows, original hardwood floors and skylights. Free to kansas residents more information and complete list of online reference resources. Book club discusses all the ugly and wonderful things by. Check out the story of a kansas city bankturnedcommunitytreasure by touring the historic central library. In an effort to be proactive in protecting the health and safety of our patrons, staff, and community during the covid19 outbreak, north kansas city public library will be temporarily closed beginning monday, march 16, until further notice. Welcome to the librarys new room reservation system. Basic small conferences, committee groups, tutoring, book clubs, business meetings, community speaker events. Talking books kansas state library, ks official website. Library temporarily closed in response to covid19 after careful consideration and monitoring of the coronoavirus covid19 outbreak, all 10 kansas city public library are temporarily closed until further notice.
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Verona columns, mission hills, country club district, r. Book discussion sets spreadsheet last updated march 18, 2020 for specific information about a librarys policies regarding lending of their sets, click on the library tab in the spreadsheet. Thank you for thinking of the kansas city public library when selecting a home your treasured items. We have several book clubs to choose from at different library locations. Discover kansas city library s giant bookshelf in kansas city, missouri. Find groups in kansas city, missouri about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Nonames book club picks the kansas city public library. Discover kansas city librarys giant bookshelf in kansas city, missouri.
Mcpl branches offer a variety of book group options for you to come and enjoy some lively discussion. Lawrence public library hosts book clubs for a wide variety of reading tastes. They highlight two books each month, each written by an author of color, and encourage members to utilize their local libraries and support independent bookstores. This includes all classes, activities, and outreach services. But for the little book club in smitten, vermont, it might be their best pick yet. We strive to lead the way in reading, culture, and information. A wonderful conversation about an ugly subject the kansas city star. Bookflix is a digital literacy resource that pairs more than 120 animated stories from weston woods with a bestselling nonfiction ebook from scholastic on a similar subject. Kansas city public library trails west branch posts. The kansas city, kansas public library has launched its first ever completely online book club. Log in the kansas city public library bibliocommons.
Its a great way to meet friends, find fuel for your reading energies and enjoy an evening of bookworship or book debate. Cimarron city library creating a community of lifelong. The kansas city club, founded in 1882 and located in the library district of downtown kansas city, missouri, usa, was the oldest gentlemens club in missouri. Were a global book club for likeminded women to discuss great books. Kansas city, kansas public library serves wyandotte county, kansas and the greater kc metro area. Want to discuss great books with likeminded friends in kansas city. Take a look at everything we have to offer and get in touch right away. Our digital movies, music, and books can be accessed at any time on our ecommunity for m. Resulting from more than two years of work by missouri valley special collections staff, the kansas city area high school yearbooks collection has tremendous research potential. Notable members included presidents harry truman and.
They have every book you could ever dream of wanting to read. Plaza branch kansas city public library, small meeting room date. Friends of the kansas city public library make a donation. Fyi book group the kansas city public library coordinates this book group in partnership with the kansas city star. Kansas city public library 2020 all you need to know. Smitten book club kansas city public library overdrive. The kansas city star partners with the kansas city public library to present a book ofthemoment selection every six to eight weeks. Library meeting rooms and other spaces will be available for use by the community. Book clubs at kansas city kansas public library kansas city. Kansas city can be proud of this wonderful library. Thank you for your interest in our awesome book clubs here at the kansas city, kansas public library. The kansas city public library is paying close attention to the coronavirus covid19 outbreak in our country and to recommendations from local, state, and national health officials for safeguarding against it.
Others can simply take advantage of the citys largest collection of books, magazines, cds or dvds. The thick, leathery tome heather pulled out of the dusty cardboard box was definitely coming home with her. Book discussion groups meet according to a regular schedule, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming events kansas city, kansas public library. The varieties of religious experience is a book by harvard university psychologist and philosopher william james. Kansas city, ks, main library common grounds book club is a monthly reading club that meets to read and discuss books dealing with a wide variety of social justice issues. The fiction and nonfiction pairings are designed to strengthen early literacy skills while exposing young learners to real world concepts. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Designed for booklovers who want to enjoy the books and discuss at their own pace, the book club will be solely hosted on the librarys ecommunity site and have no scheduled meetings. Along with the river club on nearby quality hill, it was one of two surviving private city clubs on the missouri side of kansas city. Check out the list of books available to be discussed in our book groups. This pet friendly building sits diagonally from the beautiful kansas city public library and across the street from the community bookshelf mural.