The Kansas City Public Library celebrates the first anniversary of its Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault with the unveiling of a new audio visual collection coupled with a live jazz performance during an open house reception at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.

The Library will show off its new Kansas City Jazz Marquee Collection - a combination of CDs and DVDs funded by a competitively awarded grant from Baker & Taylor, Inc. - with multiple screenings and displays, complemented by refreshments and a live performance by the Bill McKemy Trio.

Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending or visit us online.

The Bill McKemy Trio will play original freeform jazz compositions blended with selections from Kansas City jazz greats such as Count Basie and Bennie Moten.

The Durwood Film Vault was once an actual bank vault in the First National Bank building that now houses the Central Library. The vault includes a seven-foot-tall steel door that is 20 inches thick and weighs 35 tons.

Thanks to a significant donation by the Stanley H. Durwood Foundation, the space now features a 8-foot by 5-foot projection screen, a three-chip DLP projector outfitted with a DVD player, a high-definition VHS player and satellite/CATV receiver, and a stereo surround system. The retro styling of its fixed theater-style seats, plush carpeting, and wallpanels enhance the film experience.