Holiday Entertainment at Your Library
The Library has free access to books, DVDs, streaming videos, newspapers, online resources and community spaces to help you save this holiday season »
What's Happening at the Library
Here's a fun way to introduce pre-readers to the 6 skills that help kids get ready to read! Watch from the comfort of home and interact with our videos on YouTube. »
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Shaking up Shakespeare
Does the movie Hamnet have you intrigued about the most famous bard and how he found his inspiration?
Cozy Mystery Collection, 2025 Edition
Grab a fuzzy blanket - here are some great cozy mysteries, published this year, that should cozy up to your hold lists. Enjoy!
Our Favorite Board Books Read in 2025
Here are the board books my toddler daughter and I loved the most that we read this year.
All is Calm, all is Fright
A selection of horror stories for a very fearstive season!
Stay Up to Date with the Library
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JoCoHistory Blog: A 1950s Homemade Christmas
A nostalgic look at 1950s homemade Christmas traditions—handcrafted décor, family creativity and the charm of a DIY holiday season. Read on!
Kansas City Star Image Edition
Full-page images of The Kansas City Star newspaper plus select subscriber-only content.
2025 Top JoCoLibrary Adult Checkouts
Curious what the most checked-out items of the year are? See the JoCoLibrary winners for Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic novels & DVDs.
elementia Submissions Closing Soon
Bring us your visions; share your legacy. Submissions are due January 1st!
Mental Health Awareness for Teens
Memoirs, self-help books and works of fiction can shine a light on mental illness and help us all feel less alone.
Online Teen Book Club, part of a series
Explore new titles and come together monthly to share thoughts, ask questions, and jump into a thrilling story.
Teen Non-fiction: Race
Race Project KC's recommendations for books exploring race issues in the United States.
ALSC Notable Reads for Older Readers
This list highlights the notable books for 2025 for older readers (6th-8th grade).
Holiday Survival Guide Week 4: Through the Wardrobe
Explore these titles about love, friendship, and courage that remind us--no matter how old we are--of the magic of books.
The World Almanac for Kids
One-stop resource for middle school student reports and research, plus teacher resources.
Kanopy Kids
Curated collection of kids' videos including animated storybooks, inspirational tales, education programs and more.
Taller para pequeñas empresas con Richard Zarate, part of a series
Apr 9th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aprenda cómo mantenerse a la vanguardia en el mundo empresarial en constante innovación. Es necesario inscribirse.
Bienvenido a 6 por 6!
6 por 6 Listos Para Leer es un programa que prepara a los pequeños para que cuando ingresen a la escuela estén listos para aprender a leer.
Britannica Escolar (Español)
ArtÃculos, diccionarios, recursos multimedia, sitios web y mucho más. Los niveles de escolaridad: primaria y secundaria.
Britannica Moderna (Español)
Miles de artÃculos, imágenes, mapas, diccionarios otros materiales de consulta — para sus investigaciones.