Events at Kansas City Public Library: Mingle Photo Galleries

Royals great Frank White discussed his life and career as chronicled in his new book with sportswriter Bill Althaus and, for the first time, publicly discussed his dramatic split from the Royals earlier this year. This event took place on October 23, 2012, at the Plaza Branch. 530 people attended.

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Royals great Frank White discussed his life and career as chronicled in his new book with sportswriter Bill Althaus and, for the first time, publicly discussed his dramatic split from the Royals earlier this year. This event took place on October 23, 2012, at the Plaza Branch. 530 people attended.

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Royals great Frank White discussed his life and career as chronicled in his new book with sportswriter Bill Althaus and, for the first time, publicly discussed his dramatic split from the Royals earlier this year. This event took place on October 23, 2012, at the Plaza Branch. 530 people attended.

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Legendary CBS anchorman Dan Rather joined Library Director Crosby Kemper III on June 20, 2012 at the Central Library to discuss the events and personalities he has covered in 60 years of reporting. A record 1,012 people attended.

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Legendary CBS anchorman Dan Rather joined Library Director Crosby Kemper III on June 20, 2012 at the Central Library to discuss the events and personalities he has covered in 60 years of reporting. A record 1,012 people attended.

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Legendary CBS anchorman Dan Rather joined Library Director Crosby Kemper III on June 20, 2012 at the Central Library to discuss the events and personalities he has covered in 60 years of reporting. A record 1,012 people attended.

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Legendary CBS anchorman Dan Rather joined Library Director Crosby Kemper III on June 20, 2012 at the Central Library to discuss the events and personalities he has covered in 60 years of reporting. A record 1,012 people attended.

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The Excelsior Springs Branch celebrated the end of the school year on June 2 with their School’s Out Party. Partygoers enjoyed a shaving cream war (and loved getting the librarian!) and a sidewalk art program. For more information about programs, visit mymcpl.org.

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Legends of the Kansas City music scene, Howard Iceberg and the Titanics visit the Library for an evening of original songs and Titanic tributes in their distinctive alternative/country/roots music vein. This event took place on April 13, 2012, at the Central Library. 170 people attended.

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Legends of the Kansas City music scene, Howard Iceberg and the Titanics visit the Library for an evening of original songs and Titanic tributes in their distinctive alternative/country/roots music vein. This event took place on April 13, 2012, at the Central Library. 170 people attended.

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Legends of the Kansas City music scene, Howard Iceberg and the Titanics visit the Library for an evening of original songs and Titanic tributes in their distinctive alternative/country/roots music vein. This event took place on April 13, 2012, at the Central Library. 170 people attended.

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“Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III” returned March 1, 2012 for a conversation with Edgar Snow, as portrayed by actor Robert Gibby Brand, on the Lyric Opera set for “Nixon in China” at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

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“Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III” returned March 1, 2012 for a conversation with Edgar Snow, as portrayed by actor Robert Gibby Brand, on the Lyric Opera set for “Nixon in China” at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

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“Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III” returned March 1, 2012 for a conversation with Edgar Snow, as portrayed by actor Robert Gibby Brand, on the Lyric Opera set for “Nixon in China” at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

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“Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III” returned March 1, 2012 for a conversation with Edgar Snow, as portrayed by actor Robert Gibby Brand, on the Lyric Opera set for “Nixon in China” at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

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Emiel Cleaver premiered his new documentary about the creation and decades-long activism of Freedom, Inc., Kansas City’s pioneering African American political organization, on February 24, 2012, at the Plaza Branch. 987 people attended—the largest crowd for a Library event to date!

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Emiel Cleaver premiered his new documentary about the creation and decades-long activism of Freedom, Inc., Kansas City’s pioneering African American political organization, on February 24, 2012, at the Plaza Branch. 987 people attended—the largest crowd for a Library event to date!

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Emiel Cleaver premiered his new documentary about the creation and decades-long activism of Freedom, Inc., Kansas City’s pioneering African American political organization, on February 24, 2012, at the Plaza Branch. 987 people attended—the largest crowd for a Library event to date!

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The Kansas City Public Library celebrated Black History Month with Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show for ages 4 and up, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. This event took place on February 16, 2012, at the Central Library.

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The Kansas City Public Library celebrated Black History Month with Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show for ages 4 and up, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. This event took place on February 16, 2012, at the Central Library.

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The Kansas City Public Library celebrated Black History Month with Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show for ages 4 and up, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. This event took place on February 16, 2012, at the Central Library.

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Filmmaker Gary Jenkins unveiled his new documentary about the Underground Railroad, which helped slaves escape the Kansas City area to safety in the north before and during the Civil War. He was joined by William O. Wagnon and Jimmy S. Johnson III. This event took place on February 15, 2012, at the Plaza Branch with 315 people attending.

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Filmmaker Gary Jenkins unveiled his new documentary about the Underground Railroad, which helped slaves escape the Kansas City area to safety in the north before and during the Civil War. He was joined by William O. Wagnon and Jimmy S. Johnson III. This event took place on February 15, 2012, at the Plaza Branch with 315 people attending.

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Filmmaker Gary Jenkins unveiled his new documentary about the Underground Railroad, which helped slaves escape the Kansas City area to safety in the north before and during the Civil War. He was joined by William O. Wagnon and Jimmy S. Johnson III. This event took place on February 15, 2012, at the Plaza Branch with 315 people attending.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, UMKC’s Jennifer Phegley provided insights into Victorian “dating” and wedding practices that continue to be embraced by modern brides and grooms… and asked if the Victorians’ ideas about romantic have left us with unhealthy expectations. This event took place on February 9, 2012, at the Central Library. 186 people attended.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, UMKC’s Jennifer Phegley provided insights into Victorian “dating” and wedding practices that continue to be embraced by modern brides and grooms… and asked if the Victorians’ ideas about romantic have left us with unhealthy expectations. This event took place on February 9, 2012, at the Central Library. 186 people attended.

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University of Pennsylvania historian Stephanie McCurry contends the South sowed the seeds of its demise in creating a regime that excluded white women and slaves, which together comprised a majority of the population. This event took place on January 26, 2012 at the Plaza Branch.

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University of Pennsylvania historian Stephanie McCurry contends the South sowed the seeds of its demise in creating a regime that excluded white women and slaves, which together comprised a majority of the population. This event took place on January 26, 2012 at the Plaza Branch.

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On January 25, 2012, Elmo and Cookie Mosnter from “Sesame Street Live!” visited the Children’s Library at the Kansas City Public Library’s Central Library for a very special story time!

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On January 25, 2012, Elmo and Cookie Mosnter from “Sesame Street Live!” visited the Children’s Library at the Kansas City Public Library’s Central Library for a very special story time!

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On January 25, 2012, Elmo and Cookie Mosnter from “Sesame Street Live!” visited the Children’s Library at the Kansas City Public Library’s Central Library for a very special story time!

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16 finalists in the Gigabit Challenge vied for tech-startup supremacy on stage at the Plaza Branch before a crowd of 250. Inspired by Kansas City’s upcoming Google Fiber network, the challenge drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states and five continents to compete for prize packages adding up to $350,000. Each finalist gave a 10-minute presentation before a panel of judges representing the top minds in local business, tech, and financial sectors. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) kicked off the event with a speech announcing his opposition to SOPA.

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Retired Special Agent Jeff Lanza told the real stories behind the headlines of some of the highest profile FBI cases investigated in Kansas City. This event took place on January 12, 2012, at the Plaza Branch. 280 people attended.

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Former VP of CIGNA Wendell Potter explained how insurance companies make promises they have no intention of keeping, flout regulations designed to protect consumers, and skew political debate with multibillion-dollar PR campaigns. Mr. Potter was introduced by Andrea Routh, executive director of the Missouri Health Advocacy Alliance. This event took place on January 11, 2012, at the Central Library. 475 people attended.

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Former VP of CIGNA Wendell Potter explained how insurance companies make promises they have no intention of keeping, flout regulations designed to protect consumers, and skew political debate with multibillion-dollar PR campaigns. Mr. Potter was introduced by Andrea Routh, executive director of the Missouri Health Advocacy Alliance. This event took place on January 11, 2012, at the Central Library. 475 people attended.

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Former VP of CIGNA Wendell Potter explained how insurance companies make promises they have no intention of keeping, flout regulations designed to protect consumers, and skew political debate with multibillion-dollar PR campaigns. Mr. Potter was introduced by Andrea Routh, executive director of the Missouri Health Advocacy Alliance. This event took place on January 11, 2012, at the Central Library. 475 people attended.

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