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Plaza Branch
About this branch
The Plaza Branch Library is located near the Country Club Plaza. Free parking is available in the Plaza Branch's parking garage. There are designated children's and teen's service areas, as well as comfortable chairs and tables throughout the branch for customers to read, write, study or visit. Several meeting rooms are available for community or neighborhood meetings. The Plaza Branch has particularly strong collections in children's resources, arts & crafts books, and business materials. It also has large video, compact disc, and audiobook collections.
At this branch
- Computers: 40 for adults, 8 for teens, 14 for kids, 6 "express" (15-minute limit), & 19 laptops
- Wireless: All branches have free Wi-Fi wireless Internet access.
- Meeting Rooms: 3 meeting rooms, Cohen Center, Truman Forum
Location & hours
4801 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
Map & directions
Plan your trip by bus
Phone: 816.701.3481
Fax: 816.701.3491
Branch Manager: Joel Jones
joeljones@kclibrary.org
Office: 816.701.3581
| Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
More photos of the Plaza Branch
Regular activities & classes
Family Story Time
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Families who can't make it to the Library during the day can enjoy evening story times. We will read great books, and make music and crafts.
Baby Bounce Story Time
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
We provide stories and activities for children newborn to 18 months of age.
Plaza Branch
Tales for Tiny Tykes
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Bring toddlers ages 18-36 months for a 20 minute story time, followed by a fun craft in the Art Spot.
Preschool Story Time
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your child to the Library for stories and songs for the preschool set (ages 3-5), followed by a craft in the Art Spot.
Teen Card Classics
Fridays at 5 p.m.
Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic the Gathering decks and challenge our champion deck builders. We play and trade cards every Friday night in the teen area.
Friday Night Family Fun
Fridays at 7 p.m.
Join us for fun activities for the whole family each Friday night.
Barista's Book Club
Third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
The Barista's Book Club reads a selection of both fiction and nonfiction.
Plaza Colonnade Coffee Shop
Plaza Branch Lobby
Visitors to the Plaza Branch can stop by the Plaza Colonnade Coffee Shop in the entrance lobby and order a hot latte, mocha, cappuccino, coffee or snack to enjoy while visiting the branch.
Coffee Shop Hours
| Monday - Friday | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Lobby Sculpture
Read about the Plaza Branch's lobby sculpture, Good As Gold created by internationally known artist Donald Lipski. The 500 pound sculpture was installed on August 2, 2005.
