Southeast Branch
About this branch
The Southeast Branch Library is located across from Swope Park and the Kansas City Zoo. It has particularly strong collections in African-American literature, urban fiction, urban Christian fiction, children's folklore, and animals, as well as jazz, blues, and gospel music on compact disc.
At this branch
- Computers: 16 for adults, 4 for kids, 10 for teens, 3 "express" (15-minute limit), & 7 laptops
- Wireless: All branches have free Wi-Fi wireless Internet access.
- Meeting Rooms: 2 rooms
Location & hours
6242 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64130
Map & directions
Plan your trip by bus
Phone: 816.701.3484
Fax: 816.701.3494
Branch Manager: Ruth Stephens
ruthstephens@kclibrary.org
Office: 816.701.3584
| Monday - Thursday | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Friday - Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Regular activities & classes
Southeast Branch
Smile A Mile Exercise Class
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Do you want to shape up and lose weight? Come exercise with us every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. We offer both high and low impact exercises for seniors or anyone interested in starting an exercise program! For more information, please contact Joanne Pope at 816.965.9572 or Ruth Stephens at 816-701-3584.
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
For children ages 0-6.
Teen Gaming
Most weekdays at 3 p.m.
Wii, Playstation II, board games from Chess to Monopoly are all available for teens to play during Gaming. Please bring and share the games you have for even more fun.
