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  • LINDA HALL LIBRARY

    • Our Story
    • Board of Trustees
    • Staff
    • Annual Report
    • Strategic Plan

    CAREERS

    • Career Opportunities
    • Perks and Culture

    NEWS

    • Scientist of the Day

    ARBORETUM

  • RESEARCH AT THE LIBRARY

    • Access Library Account
    • Using the Library
    • Reference Services
    • Document Delivery & Image Reproduction

    COLLECTIONS

    • History of Science
    • Curated and Digital Collections

    RESEARCH GUIDES

    • Patent & Trademark Resource Center

    FELLOWSHIPS

    • Meet Our Fellows
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Apply for Fellowships
  • CALENDAR

    • Videos
    • Bartlett Lecture Series

    EXHIBITIONS

    • Life Beyond Earth? Exhibition
    • Follow the Recipe Exhibition
    • Digital Exhibitions
  • LEARNING

    • Digital Exhibitions

    STEM EDUCATORS

    • How Do I Become? Series
    • STEM Futures Showcase
  • SUPPORTING THE LIBRARY

    • Membership
    • Planned Giving
    • Corporate, Foundation, and Strategic Partnerships
    • Book Donations

    GIVE NOW

    • Kansas City Invention Convention

Monday, May 5, 2025

Open today 4 PM - 11 PM

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