The Library will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. We will open on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 AM.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Open today 4 PM - 11 PM

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Open today 4 PM - 11 PM

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2025 New Acquisitions

A new exhibition from the Linda Hall Library.

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Scientist of the Day

James Bowdoin II

James Bowdoin II, an American statesman and would-be scientist, died Nov. 6, 1790, at age 64; he was born Aug. 7, 1726. Bowdoin inherited wealth...

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Kansas City Invention Convention

Are you ready to invent the future? If you are a Kansas City area student in grades 3-12, this program is for you.

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Kansas City Invention Convention

KCIC is a STEMIE competition that teaches problem-solving and creativity to students in 17 counties and 31 school districts across the KC metro.

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