Main Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Main Library
625 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
4051 West Drive
Kansas City, KS 66109
United States

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Also open 9:00 am-5:00 pm on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: Closed

South Branch Library

9:00am-5:00pm

South Branch Library
3104 Strong Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66106
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Turner Community Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Turner Community Library
831 S 55th Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

West Wyandotte Library

9:00am-5:00pm

West Wyandotte Library
1737 N 82nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66112
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Mobile Libraries

9:00am-4:30pm

United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-Fri: 9:00am-4:30pm

Sat: 9:00am-3:00pm

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The Mobile Library stop at Blackbird Apts is paused until further notice.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Symphony instruments

Kansas City Symphony Mobile Music Box Performance

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

South Branch Library

Library Branch: South Branch Library

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Music, Special Events

Event Details:

The Mobile Music Box returns to the South Branch Library for a performance on Monday, June 2nd at 6:30pm!

three children playing with water balloons

Water Play Day

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Conference Room A - South Branch Library at South Branch Library

Library Branch: South Branch Library

Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Recreation

Event Details:

Join us outside the library for a splashtacular time with water sprayers, sprinklers, and an inflatable water slide!

Image says the word Sonic with emeralds surrounding it.

Missing Emeralds: Sonic themed escape room

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm

Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Craft Room - Main Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Games & Video Games, Recreation

Event Details:

Can you break out in 30 minutes or less? Test your skills to help Sonic defeat the villain Doctor Eggman. Compose your team of 4 to 8 individuals or sign up to be placed on a team. Event is for patrons ages 9 to 19.

Image says the word Sonic with emeralds surrounding it.

Missing Emeralds: Sonic themed escape room

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Craft Room - Main Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Games & Video Games, Recreation

Event Details:

Can you break out in 30 minutes or less? Test your skills to help Sonic defeat the villain Doctor Eggman. Compose your team of 4 to 8 individuals or sign up to be placed on a team. Event is for patrons ages 9 to 19.

Image says the word Sonic with emeralds surrounding it.

Missing Emeralds: Sonic themed escape room

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm

Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Craft Room - Main Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Games & Video Games, Recreation

Event Details:

Can you break out in 30 minutes or less? Test your skills to help Sonic defeat the villain Doctor Eggman. Compose your team of 4 to 8 individuals or sign up to be placed on a team. Event is for patrons ages 9 to 19.

Image says the word Sonic with emeralds surrounding it.

Missing Emeralds: Sonic themed escape room

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm

Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Craft Room - Main Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Games & Video Games, Recreation

Event Details:

Can you break out in 30 minutes or less? Test your skills to help Sonic defeat the villain Doctor Eggman. Compose your team of 4 to 8 individuals or sign up to be placed on a team. Event is for patrons ages 9 to 19.

Image says the word Sonic with emeralds surrounding it.

Missing Emeralds: Sonic themed escape room

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Craft Room - Main Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Games & Video Games, Recreation

Event Details:

Can you break out in 30 minutes or less? Test your skills to help Sonic defeat the villain Doctor Eggman. Compose your team of 4 to 8 individuals or sign up to be placed on a team. Event is for patrons ages 9 to 19.

three children playing with water balloons

Water Play Day

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Conference Room A - South Branch Library at South Branch Library

Library Branch: South Branch Library

Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Recreation

Event Details:

Join us outside the library for a splashtacular time with water sprayers, sprinklers, and an inflatable water slide!

Rainbow sunrays surround the saying Summer Fun at Main Library

Summer Reading Wrap Party at Main Library

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Front Plaza - Main Library at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Front Plaza - Main Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Recreation

Event Details:

Celebrate the summer with the library! Join us for a fun, outdoor event at the main library to mark the end of the Summer Reading Program. We will have a bubble artist, a balloon artist, a face painter, a caricature artist, and more!

Save a life, give blood picture.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room A - South Branch Library at South Branch Library

Library Branch: South Branch Library

Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Developing Skills, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Make a blood donation with the American Red Cross.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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10 am			This event is in the "Children" group. Yoga for Littles 10:30am - 11:15am Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Craft Room - Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Developing Skills, Health & Wellness, Storytime, Entertainment & Culture, Recreation Event Details: Along with yoga's many benefits, it is a great way to strengthen children's gross motor skills. During this time, led by Miss Elizabeth, children will be guided through age appropriate yoga poses that tell a story! Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. Cual Prisa!!!! 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults South Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Branch Library Room: Study Room 2 - South Branch Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Recreation, Additional Program Format, Spanish Event Details: Anímate!!a participar con los adultos mayores para tener una enriquecedora conversación Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.	This event is in the "Adults" group. The Writer's Lounge 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Virtual Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Closed Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Ready to kickstart—or reignite—your writing journey? Join our inspiring virtual 5-week writing experience and connect with a supportive community of like-minded writers! Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Friendly Readers Book Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children Virtual Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Book Clubs, Recreation, Additional Program Format, Hybrid, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Are you a reader in grades 1 – 5? Come join The Friendly Readers Book Club! This Virtual Book Club is just for kids and is a safe space to read together and talk about the books we love. Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
6 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Taller de Canto 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults South Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Branch Library Room: Conference Room B - South Branch Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Music, Recreation, Additional Program Format, Spanish Event Details: Vive esta oprtunidad de expresarte através del canto. Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.