We’re hosting an Archives Bazaar!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
1-4 p.m.
Helzberg Auditorium, Central Library, Kansas City Public Library
14 West 10th St., Kansas City, MO
The Kansas City Area Archivists and the Kansas City Public Library celebrate America 250 and National Archives Month with the area’s first ever archives bazaar. The event is a free, fun opportunity to learn about archives and the region’s rich and diverse history collections.
Attendees will have the chance to talk to representatives of various archives about their collections and services, learn from local experts about how to preserve personal collections and history, enjoy puzzles and games based on historical photographs, tour the Missouri Valley Room Special Collections, and register for door prizes.
Come out for a historically fun time!
Schedule
1:00-4:00, Visit booths of participating archives
1:30-2:00, Caring for family photographs and papers, Laura Darnell, Black Archives of Mid-America
2:00-2:30, Missouri Valley Special Collections behind-the-scenes tour
3:00-3:30, Missouri Valley Special Collections behind-the-scenes tour
Parking
Pro-tip: snap a photo of your license plate before heading into the library.
Parking at the Central Library Parking Garage, located at the northwest corner of 10th St. and Baltimore Avenue, is free on Saturdays but still requires entering your license plate number in the Metropolis parking app in one of two ways:
· Register your vehicle license plate number and a credit card at app.metropolis.io/join then scan the QR code at the event for free parking.
OR
· Tell the staff member at the welcome table on the 5th floor your license plate number, so it can be manually entered into the system without registering for an account.
Participating Archives Hosts
Black Archives of Mid-America
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum
Jackson County Historical Society
JoCoHistory
Kansas Collection, Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
Kansas Historical Society
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas
Midwest Genealogy Center, Mid-Continent Public Library
Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City, Missouri Public Library
National World War I Museum and Memorial
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Archives
State Historical Society of Missouri Kansas City Research Center
KCAA is Seeking Committee Leaders and Members
Becoming active with KCAA is a great way to meet other archivists and learn more about the profession. Committee chairs and officers will have the chance to build leadership skills as well as advance the mission of the organization. KCAA depends on member volunteers and cannot operate without you. Please consider volunteering for the following openings:
Website Admin
The Website Administrator is responsible for updating the organizations website. They will work with the officers of the organization to prioritize what information should be highlighted online.
KCAA Meeting Hosts Needed
KCAA is looking for member institutions willing to host upcoming meetings. Is your institution is willing and able to host a future Spring Meeting, Fall Symposium, or networking event? The requirements for hosting include, at minimum, the ability to seat between 30 to 40 attendees and the ability to have food and drink in the meeting area. Access to A/V equipment or hook-ups will also likely be required.
Thank you for your consideration.