Linda Hall Library Trusts

The Library partnered with the Linda Hall Library Foundation to produce a total of ninety-four educational lectures and public programs that attracted 17,308 in-person attendees and 455,909 views on the Organization's YouTube channel. Those activities included: i. Free public exhibitions at the Linda Hall Library including Chained to the Sky and Life Beyond Earth. ii. Free public programs ranging from panel discussions, lectures, and activities that were presented both in person and virtually. iii. The Kansas City Invention Convention competition for students from middle and high schools throughout the region. Nearly 350 young inventors participated in the competition in 2024. iv. How do I become? A STEM program designed to introduce high school and early college students through panel discussion with young professionals in STEM careers.

The Library hosted twenty-eight research fellows in 2024 in partnership with the Linda Hall Library Foundation. Fellows are selected through a competitive application process utilizing an independent selection committee. Fellowships range from one week to four months and utilize the Library's collection to support the production of original thought and research on the topics of science, engineering, and technology.