The Bluford Branch Library is located in Kansas City's east side. Along with its strong collections in African American literature it is the first library in the Kansas City Public Library system to host a Health & Wellness Center. Among the amenities in the Center are specialized collections featuring extensive materials on topics ranging from teen pregnancy to diabetes; health kits for adults and teens containing books, DVDs, brochures, and articles relating to particular ailments, conditions, and diseases; and a machine to measure blood pressure. Also, a series of special programs take place on a monthly basis featuring health experts, healthcare industry job fairs, workshops, and health screenings.
3050 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64128
Map & directions [2]
Plan your trip by bus [3]
Phone: 816.701.3482
Fax: 816.701.3492
Branch Manager: April Roy
aprilroy@kclibrary.org [4]
Office: 816.701.3690
| Monday - Thursday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Friday - Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Yu-Gi-Oh Weekly Tournament
Every Monday at 4 p.m.
During Kids Cafe. Bring your desk and your game! For more information contact Elena McVicar, 816-701-3689.
Kids Story Time
Every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Introduce your child to the love of reading by brining your child to the library for story time. For more information contact Elena McVicar, 816-701-3689.
Black Classics Book Group [8]
Second Saturday in: February, April, June, August, October, and December; at 2:30 p.m.
Heat of the Night Book Group [9]
Second Saturday in: January, March, May, July, September, and November; at 2:30 p.m.
Business Resources for the Bluford Branch Area [10]
There are many organizations and agencies who help entrepreneurs to start and grow their business. Listed on this page are organizations in the area that you can turn to for information.
Health & Wellness Center [11]
The Health & Wellness Center is the newest enhancement to the recently renovated Bluford Branch and was created in partnership with Truman Medical Centers and the Health Sciences Institute of Metropolitan Community Colleges – Penn Valley. It provides access to health, nutrition, and wellness information through collections of educational materials, online information, and regular programming.
Local Parks and Recreation Sites [12]
Find local parks, community centers, and recreation areas on this page.
Education [13]
Find practice tests, financial aid information, and more on this page of education resources.
Research [14]
Start your research at the library with these librarian-selected resources.
Links:
[1] http://www.kclibrary.org/space/meeting-rooms
[2] http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&s=AARTsJpLMlhvQyBlboPXNPcVADrKm6gx_Q&msa=0&msid=107222433676753361885.00044eddab4c609c9d055&f=d&daddr=Kansas+City+Public+Library:+LH+Bluford+Branch+%4039.070741,-94.552807&ll=39.189159,-94.530487&spn=0.259711,0.617294&z=11&iwloc=00044edde3659eb5bb165
[3] http://www.kcata.org/maps_schedules/trip_planner/
[4] mailto:aprilroy@kclibrary.org
[5] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kclibrary/sets/72157606491416465/
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kclibrary/sets/72157616557966438/
[7] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kclibrary/sets/72157623581986800/
[8] http://www.kclibrary.org/book-clubs/black-classics
[9] http://www.kclibrary.org/book-clubs/heat-night
[10] http://www.kclibrary.org/bluford/business
[11] http://www.kchealthwellness.org
[12] http://www.kclibrary.org/bluford/parks
[13] http://www.kclibrary.org/bluford/education
[14] http://www.kclibrary.org/bluford/research