The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Open today 4 PM - 11 PM

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Open today 4 PM - 11 PM

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Life Beyond Earth?

A new exhibition from the Linda Hall Library opening October 25, 2024.

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Events

How Do I Become an Engineer?

Join us for a networking hour with local engineering organizations, an expert panel discussion, and a tour at UMKC School of Science and Engineering.

OCT 5, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Scientist of the Day

Johann Jakob von Tschudi

Johann Jakob von Tschudi, a Swiss naturalist, died on this date, Oct. 8, 1889, having been born on July 25, 1818, making him 71 years old...

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Elections, Technology, and Trust in 2024 and Beyond

Georgetown University's Matt Blaze, PhD, will examine the technologies used in elections and practical safeguards that mitigate risks they introduce.

OCT 10, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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The Linda Hall Library is open to the public free of charge.

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Digital Exhibitions

Mapping the Moon

A Brief History of Lunar Cartography from Galileo to the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

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Life at Linda Hall Library

We open our doors to scientists, engineers, historians, students, and learners of all ages who gather to question, understand, and learn.

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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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Browse videos from previous events, lectures, and fellows' presentations.

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COMING SOON

Life Beyond Earth?

How Do I Become an Engineer?

Johann Jakob von Tschudi

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Online Catalog

Elections, Technology, and Trust in 2024 and Beyond

Library Services

Mapping the Moon

Life at Linda Hall Library

Kansas City Invention Convention

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