New On Shelf – December 2023
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due – A Book to watch out for in December This month, Marian Huggins, Mitchell Branch Manager talks about a title she purchased for her branch. One of the latest books purchased for the Mitchell Branch is The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. I was never truly a horror fan, but the storytelling is … Continued
Celebrate Welcome Week with the NHFPL!
Welcome Week is September 16-23, 2023 September is Library Card Sign-up month and Hispanic Heritage month! We’re celebrating by welcoming the community into our branches to meet our new City Librarian and Director, Maria Bernhey, and participate in our many programs and initiatives. Come to one or more of our Open Houses, sign up for … Continued
August 2023 Happenings
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July 2023 Happenings
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June 2023 Happenings
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May 2023 Happenings
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NHFPL Partners with Arts and Ideas and the NEA Big Read to Celebrate Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig
Take a closer look at the powerful themes of this year’s citywide NEA Big Read. Explore the topic of disability in its many forms with our micro branches and events. Rebekah Taussig is a Kansas City writer who earned a PhD in Creative Nonfiction and Disability Studies from the University of Kansas. She writes personal … Continued
April 2023 Happenings
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March 2023 Happenings
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the NHFPL. View our March Adult Programs here!
February 2023 Happenings
Celebrate Living Black History at NHFPL all month long. View our February Adult Programs here!