This awesome array of giant book spines covers the exterior walls of the parking garage. Hours 9 am 9 pm monday 9 am 9 pm tuesday 9 am 9 pm wednesday 9 am 9 pm thursday 9 am 6 pm friday 9 am 5 pm saturday 1 pm 5 pm sunday holiday closings new years eve and day martin luther king, jr. Check out the list of books available to be discussed in our book groups. Lawrence library extends closure into midmay news, sports. Digital collections in addition to our physical book discussion sets, some of our ebook and digital audiobook offerings can also be utilized by book discussion groups.
We have several book clubs to choose from at different. Family collections, in addition to photographs, this group has images of. Smitten book club kansas city public library overdrive. Book ac hotels by marriott kansas city westport in kansas. If you have any questions contact the library at 92958250. Kansas city public library 2020 all you need to know before. The former public library building of kansas city, missouri, 500 east ninth street, is a fine example of a locally designed public structure, in the second renaissance revival style, erected just before the turn of the twentietll. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. To remove a set your library no longer owns, or change information about existing sets, please email the state library of kansas. Join kansas city, kansas public librarys youngbloods online book club to discuss this months creepy and enchanting selection, fiendish by brenna yovanoff. Kansas city, kansas public library s programs and events occur every day in the community. Mar 18, 2020 to remove a set your library no longer owns, or change information about existing sets, please email the state library of kansas. Some people like to sit in just to get a feel for the group. One of the most striking features of downtown kansas city, mo, is the facade of the parking garage for the central branch of the public library.
Also, note that book drops dont double as donation drops. Discover kansas city librarys giant bookshelf in kansas city, missouri. Kck public library announces march selection for online book club. Located in kansas city, missouri, this is the anchor branch of the kansas city public library system. Thats because the library constructed a 485space parking facility that is the worlds biggest bookshelf, holding 22 books that are 25feet high held in place by two glass elevator bookends. Joplin public library district is the library services for joplin, missouri.
Since 2005, library patrons and others have been able to park in a more literary manner in kansas city. Ruiz while working at the west branch of the kansas city public library. It was listed on the national register of historic places in 1979 history. These wellknown books on the parking garage have become some of the most recognizable and widely discussed additions to kansas citys redeveloping core. Im looking for some good reads on kansas city history. Kc girlfriends book club from kansas city on s list. The library offers a number of ways to get your reading fix.
Book chateau avalon, ascend hotel collection in kansas. The kansas city athenaeum in kansas city, missouri is a building from 1914. The story of the nelsons, a swedish family which came to lindsborg, mcpherson county, in 1868, appeared in the mcpherson daily republican, january 29, 1941. Some of my best friends are black by tanner colby i only list this because it has a chapter about kc, discussing actual bootsontheground blockbusting, drilling down into names and techniques. The library is a great resource for either finding a book club to join, or for help in running your own. Check out what other community events are taking place inside and outside our libraries.
The centuryold gentlewomans guide to love and courtship is no ordinary book club choice. Recent activity the kansas city public library bibliocommons. Kansas city public library garage concealed by giant wall. Officially known as the athenaeum club house, the building was erected for the kansas city athenaeum, a womens organization founded in 1894 and affiliated with the general federation of womens clubs, inc.
The fiction and nonfiction pairings are designed to strengthen early literacy skills while exposing young learners to real world concepts. Fyi book group the kansas city public library coordinates this book group in partnership with the kansas city star. The ellis county commission warmly offered their land and in april 2001 the city voted to approve a sales tax for library improvements. The central library in downtown kansas city offers something for. You dont have to sign up for a book club to attend one everyone is welcome. Book chateau avalon, ascend hotel collection in kansas city. Heres a look at some book clubs groups near kansas city. Our library has 10 physical locations, a digital branch and outreach services serving kcmo. The friends started in 1984 to advocate for a bond issue, which led to the librarys separation from the kansas city school district and allowed for the branches to be built.
No registration is required just drop in for familystyle story times. The friends of the library have their own bin located outside their garage on the librarys lower level. Book discussion groups meet according to a regular schedule, unless otherwise noted. As published november 1941 kansas historical society. Books historical kansas city texts, a collection of digitized historical books about. Entire city block of giant books 22 book spines, 25 feet high, held in place by two glass elevator bookends. I love it so much, in fact, that i had my wedding there.
Kansas city librarys giant bookshelf kansas city, missouri atlas. Here where the missouri river turns east to start its run across missouri, european americans interacted with native americans, the populated east scattered to explore and inhabit the sparsely settled west, and north and south fought over the relationship between white. The kansas city, kansas public library has launched its first ever completely online book club. When first asked to design this project, dimensional innovations was asked to create a small graphic panel on the center of the book spines. Stop by and see if you agree with the selected titles. Book discussion group sets kansas state library, ks. Each fall the friends of chanute library sell donated or discarded books at great prices. Selections of engelhardts evocative drawings from the state historical society of missouris art collection are accompanied by narratives from art historian and. On their website you can also reserve books and see if a certain book is in stock. The kansas city public library features book groups on a regular basis. Momentous events from the civil rights movement and the president kennedy assassination to 911 are distilled into elemental images in the work of tom engelhardt, longtime political cartoonist with the st. Get articles, books and more from worldwide libraries and institutions. Founded on december 5, 1873, it is the oldest and third largest public library. Read, listen, download, stream, and more all from home.
Request eligible materials to be retrieved from the shelf and placed on hold for pick up at a ku libraries checkout desk. Kansas city, kansas public library, kansas city, kansas. Kids age 06 and their parentscaregivers are invited to the carbondale public library on tuesday mornings at 10 am for stories, rhymes, songs and fun followed by a craft and snack. 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. Come and join the girlfriends book club every 3rd sunday at 4pm at a selected restaurant down at the plaza. Kansas city librarys giant bookshelf kansas city, missouri. Featured events kansas city, kansas public library. Book club groups in kansas city heres a look at some book club groups near kansas city. 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.
It runs along the south wall of the central librarys parking garage on 10th street between wyandotte street and baltimore avenue. The kansas city area has long been a place of intersection in american life. Choose from general fiction, african american, mystery and more. Race, real estate, and uneven development, by kevin fox gotham.
Apply to videographereditor, facilitator, operations intern and more. Share the crossroads book signing, lawrence, kansas with your friends. Kansas city public library a doorway to knowledge for all people in the community. Save the crossroads book signing, lawrence, kansas to your collection. Check out what other community events are taking place inside and outside our libraries by clicking here. The people of kansas city were asked to help pick the titles of the books in order to truly represent their city. As the largest public library between springfield and tulsa, the joplin public library district attracts users from the tristate area. Log in the kansas city public library bibliocommons. The book spines, which measure approximately 25 feet by 9 feet, are made of signboard mylar.
During the early 2000s, the library board and staff identified needs for a new facility. Book club leader wins midcontinent public library award. The district contains a subdistrict named the west ninth streetbaltimore avenue historic district listed on the national register and which includes several buildings. The library district is an officially designated neighborhood in downtown kansas city, missouri, united states, roughly bounded by 9th and 11th streets on the north and south and main street and broadway on the east and west. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Starting june 1, the library building will be open in limited capacity from 126 pm. The exterior with the books is so cute and the way they have re done the. This occurs on the last saturday of each september. Definitely in the running for americas most beautiful public library. The thick, leathery tome heather pulled out of the dusty cardboard box was definitely coming home with her. Founded on december 5, 1873, it is the oldest and third largest public library system in the kansas city metropolitan area. 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. Kck public library announces march selection for online. But for the little book club in smitten, vermont, it might be their best pick yet.
If possible, id like something specifically on the political history which is very colorful, but i also want something on the general history of the city. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. Find groups in kansas city, missouri about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. We have several book clubs to choose from at different library locations. Connecting members of our dynamic community with information, tools, resources, and welcoming spaces to enrich their lives. Joining one of our kckpl sponsored book clubs is a great way to read a book and then have an opportunity to discuss it. The friends started in 1984 to advocate for a bond issue, which led to the library s separation from the kansas city school district and allowed for the branches to be built. Book clubs at kansas city kansas public library kansas. Thank you for your interest in our awesome book clubs here at the kansas city, kansas public library. Meet once a month and discuss two books from all genre per meeting. Close while the building is closed to the public due to covid19, phase 1 services of our reopening plan have started.
Enjoy a fun and efficient way to explore kansas citys mustsee attractions when you book a segway tour of the city. Visit a branch to attend local classes, book clubs, storytimes and more. Book clubs at kansas city kansas public library 101 members book club kc metro. Pick between morning and evening tour times, meet your guide in the city center, and enjoy a brief training and introduction session. Kansas city, kansas public library 625 minnesota avenue kansas city, ks 66101 phone. Kansas city, kansas public librarys programs and events occur every day in the community. Mcpl branches offer a variety of book group options for you to come and enjoy some lively discussion. The colbern road branch library book club might be a little more than you would expect from such a group. 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. As a thriving community hub for all ages, the library. University of kansas lawrence campus faculty and staff can get eligible library materials through campus mail. The parking garage for the kansas city public library is partially concealed by the giant book spines of the community bookshelf the community bookshelf is a striking feature of kansas citys downtown.
Through a partnership with the kansas state library, downloadable ebooks and audiobooks that you can put on your portable device and enjoy anywhere. 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. The system, directed by crosby kemper iii, operates its central library and neighborhood branches located in kansas city, independence, and sugar creek. Kansas city librarys giant bookshelf amusing planet. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. The lawrence public library will remain closed through may 17 in an effort to prevent the spread of covid19, the library announced friday. When first asked to design this project, dimensional innovations was asked to create a small graphic panel on.
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