
Friends of the Library & volunteers
The Friends of the Library is a non-profit volunteer group dedicated to promoting the Kansas City Public Library's programs and activities by providing resources and support to the library system and the community it serves.
Basic Membership $25
- One free video or DVD check-out per day
- Invitations to Script-in-Hand receptions
- Quarterly newsletter
Basic Plus Membership $40
- All the benefits of Basic Membership for two individuals living at the same address
Contributor Membership $100
- All the benefits of Basic Plus Membership, plus
- An invitation to a select Library event
Benefactor Membership $500
- All the benefits of the Contributor Membership, plus
- Two invitations to a select Library event
Special events
Become an important part of our Library’s brilliant future and at the same time help to preserve its glorious past. Meet authors and other noted personalities. The Friends have opportunities to help at special programs throughout the year.

