Clubs & Activities
Free Adult English as a Second Language Class
Join us as we host this free English as a second language class, run by volunteers and organized by a local university & college adjunct professor.
In class you will learn basic English skills: grammar, listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and conversation. No fee or books required.
For class announcements and updates, please follow the group's Facebook page
Monday-Friday (9am-11am; Room 311), Monday-Wednesday (6pm-8pm; Room 310). Free parking in the Library Parking Garage included with attendance. For more information, please call 816-560-0135
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.
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Office Hours
Drop in to our Small Business Engagement Specialist Office Hours to get help finding the resources to start your business.
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
Database Info Sessions
Have questions about the databases the library offers? Or want to learn more about what is being offered? Drop by the H&R Block center on the 3rd floor to speak with a librarian!
Employment & Career Resources
Drop in during our Career Resource & Financial Literacy Specialist office hours to get any questions answered about job searching, resume help, and more. Also, learn more about what resources the library offers for careers, education, and job seekers.
KidsCafe
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday a nutritious meals will be provided to youth under the age of 18 ( 19 if still in High School), from 3 pm to 5 pm in partnership with Harvesters.
Kids Cafe
Enjoy a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18 and under.
Kids Cafe
Stop in at the Waldo Community branch for a healthy after-school snack. In partnership with Harvesters, Kids Cafe is held every Monday - Friday from 3:45-4:45 pm.
You must be 18 and under to receive a meal and the meal must be eaten in the Kids Cafe room.
