Calendar | Kansas City Public Library

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Friday, June 7, 2024 5:00pm

Offsite Location

In Person

Summer reading isn’t just for kids. Grab your friends and join us at Vine Street Brewing in...

Nintendo Switch controller, bracelets, and pizza

Teen Summer Lock-In

Friday, June 7, 2024 5:30pm

Irene H. Ruiz Branch

In Person

Join us for a teen summer kickoff party at the Ruiz Branch! We'll have free food, games, crafts, and free books! Ages 12-18 only. Doors close at 6...

Drama Time

Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

In Person

Learn the basics for theater and storytelling. Come join in on all of the fun with Drama Time KC!...

Battle for the River Quay: Mob Wars and Urban Renewal

Sunday, June 9, 2024 2:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Local attorney Gary Jenkins, a filmmaker, author and former Kansas City police detective, investigated mafia bombings and murders in the 1970s in the...

Wednesday Fun

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:00pm

Waldo Branch

In Person

Come enjoy doing various crafts and playing board games with your friends....

Summer Teen Zone

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Teens only Drop-in to the Teen Zone for fun crafts, Switch games, and anime!...

LEGO Builds | LEGO Creaciones

Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00pm

North-East Branch

In Person

Are you up for the challenge? Get creative and use LEGO bricks to build a unique and fun design! ¡Construye y crea diseños divertidos usand...

An Evening with Ari Shapiro

Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:00pm

Central Library

Online

In Person

In a special presentation as part of the Library’s yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, NPR’s Ari Shapiro – host of the award-winning news magazine...