A staff member will be standing by to place holds, create customized reading lists or just talk about the great new stuff we have.

Join other artists to draw, paint and craft. We’ll have supplies available or you can bring your own project.

The National African-American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. During the read-in, gather with others to share poetry, literary excerpts and original works by African-American authors.

Whether you’re new to writing and hoping to find a supportive jumpstart, or have been writing stories for years and are looking for insightful commentary and community, join local writer Kenan Orhan’s short story workshop, where you’ll learn about

No need to make a trip to Louisiana to catch that Mardi Gras vibe. This seven-piece Kansas City-based band plays traditional Louisiana-style zydeco music, including original songs and old standards.