Clubs & Activities
Full Body Chair Fitness with NickiFit
No matter your limitations, we hope you can still reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of exercise. This class is designed to give you a total body workout. Cardio, strength and flexibility exercises are all performed from a seated position.
Community Resources @ Central
The Library's Community Resources Division faciliatates this weekly outreach event every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m in the Central Library's One North Technology Center.
Each week various service providers from the community are on hand to assist patrons with resources relevant to their needs, answer questions, and connect them with services.
Additionally, Community Resources staff are available to provide information about Library resources, services, and programs.
Free books are provided through the Westport Branch’s paperback exchange program.
For more information: call 816-701-3767 or email: communityresources@kclibrary.org
TeenCafe
TeenCafe provides free, nutritious meals for any child ages 1 to 18 at after-school at the Southeast Kansas City Public Library.
Kids Cafe
Enjoy a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18 and under.
Zumba with NickiFit
High energy aerobics class with music and dance-inspired moves. Zumba® incorporates Salsa, Hip-Hop, Meringue, Break Dancing, Cha-Cha, Belly Dancing, Flamenco and more in a cardio format that makes exercising fun.
Literature in Translation
Travel the world through the eyes of authors whose work was written in their native language, and translated to English. Book Group, meets every fourth Thursday at 6:30 PM.
HIIT Training with NickiFit
This high intensity interval training (HIIT) will get you sweating and moving. Get the maximum benefits of exercise with this 45-minute workout.
Boots on the Ground: Veterans Collaborative
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
Boots on the Ground is a monthly service for veterans experiencing homelessness provided in partnership with the Salvation Army, Vietnam Veterans of America, Catholic Charities, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
On the fourth Friday of every month, representatives from these organizations drive the Salvation Army outreach vehicle to key locations around the greater KC area to provide services relevant to veterans experiencing homelessness.
Their first stop of the day is the Central Library where they distribute hygiene items and bottled water from their outreach vehilcle.
Additionally, agency representatives will be on hand in the One North Technology Center to assist veterans with: Housing, Legal Aid, Veterans Benefits, Medical, Recovery,Mental Health, and DD-214s
To learn more about Boots on the Ground, contact David Thomas from the Salvation Army.
Kids Cafe
Enjoy a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18 and under.
Prom for All
PROM FOR ALL 80’s Style
Is a public event for all high school aged students who want to attend prom. This come as you are event gives students the opportunity to attend prom at no cost in a relaxed environment, with no judgments or pressure.
Food, drinks, music, and entertainment will be provided. The only requirement is to come as you are.
RSVP’s are greatly appreciated and permission forms are required for students under 18. Event is open to high school students only. Permission forms are attached to this post or can be obtained at the event.
