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Library events in Kansas City
You don't need a library card to browse this list, but you'll probably want one after. Below is Kansas City's real library lineup — storytimes, clubs, classes, and community programs with dates.
At a glance
100 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Wed Sep 30 to Sat Oct 10, across 11 branches.
- Branches: Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch (16), Kansas City Public Library (16), Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch (13), Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile (12), Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch (11), Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch (9) — plus 5 more branches.
- Most common: Community (67), Family (23), Music (5), Arts (5).
- Family-friendly: 23 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 628 upcoming programs.
Baby Storytime
Wed Sep 30 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch hosts Baby Storytime on Wednesday, Sep 30. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch More info
Family Storytime is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Family Storytime at Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch. Bring the kids along.
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours
Wed Sep 30 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch.
Kindergarten Readiness Storytime
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch More info
Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch hosts Kindergarten Readiness Storytime on Wednesday, Sep 30. Worth bringing the whole family.
Movie: 'M3GAN 2.0'
Wed Sep 30 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Movie: 'M3GAN 2.0' plays at Kansas City Public Library on Wednesday, Sep 30. A live show, if you're in the mood for a night out.
Senior Social Hour
Wed Sep 30 · 3:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Sugar Creek Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Senior Social Hour at Kansas City Public Library — Sugar Creek Branch.
Sewing Basics
Wed Sep 30 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Sewing Basics at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch.
The Structure of a Story
Wed Sep 30 · 12:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
The Structure of a Story at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch on Wednesday, Sep 30.
Tour the World at Bluford
Wed Sep 30 · 12:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Tour the World at Bluford at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch.
Art Club | Grupo de Arte
Thu Oct 1 · 5:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch More info
Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch hosts Art Club | Grupo de Arte on Thursday, Oct 1.
Baby Storytime
Thu Oct 1 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Kansas City Public Library hosts Baby Storytime on Thursday, Oct 1. Bring the kids along.
Bookmobile at Behavioral Health Allies
Thu Oct 1 · 11:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Bookmobile at Behavioral Health Allies is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile.
Bookmobile at Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Thu Oct 1 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Bookmobile at Guadalupe Centers Middle School is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile.
Bookmobile at New View Place Apartments
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile hosts Bookmobile at New View Place Apartments on Thursday, Oct 1.
Family Storytime
Thu Oct 1 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Family Storytime at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch on Thursday, Oct 1. Family-friendly.
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours
Thu Oct 1 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Job Seeker Drop-In Hours at Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch.
Let's Get You Covered: Medicaid
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch More info
Let's Get You Covered: Medicaid is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch.
MixxedFit
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: MixxedFit at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch.
Qi Gong for Every Body
Thu Oct 1 · 12:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Qi Gong for Every Body at Kansas City Public Library.
Ruiz Readers Book Group
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Irene H. Ruiz Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Ruiz Readers Book Group at Kansas City Public Library — Irene H. Ruiz Branch.
Teen Hangout
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch hosts Teen Hangout on Thursday, Oct 1. Worth bringing the whole family.
Toddler Storytime
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Kansas City Public Library hosts Toddler Storytime on Thursday, Oct 1. Bring the kids along.
Video Game Thursday
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Video Game Thursday at Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch.
Yoga
Thu Oct 1 · 6:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Yoga at Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch.
Adult Coloring
Fri Oct 2 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
Adult Coloring at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch on Friday, Oct 2.
Between the Lines Book Group
Fri Oct 2 · 12:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Westport Branch More info
Between the Lines Book Group at Kansas City Public Library — Westport Branch on Friday, Oct 2.
DIY Reading Journals
Fri Oct 2 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Sugar Creek Branch More info
DIY Reading Journals is on Friday, Oct 2 at Kansas City Public Library — Sugar Creek Branch.
Fall Fun: Autumn
Fri Oct 2 · 5:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: Fall Fun: Autumn at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch.
Homeschool Hangout: Artifact Detectives
Fri Oct 2 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch More info
Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch hosts Homeschool Hangout: Artifact Detectives on Friday, Oct 2.
Kindergarten Readiness Storytime
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 2: Kindergarten Readiness Storytime at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch. Family-friendly.
Movie: 'Ponyo'
Fri Oct 2 · 3:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Live music at Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch: Movie: 'Ponyo' takes the stage Friday, Oct 2.
Senior Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 2 · 1:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch hosts Senior Chair Yoga on Friday, Oct 2.
12-Step Recovery Group (Secular)
Sat Oct 3 · 12:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: 12-Step Recovery Group (Secular) at Kansas City Public Library.
Breathe. Rest. Belong.
Sat Oct 3 · 11:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch More info
Breathe. Rest. Belong. is on Saturday, Oct 3 at Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch.
Heartland Book Festival
Sat Oct 3 · 9:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Kansas City Public Library hosts Heartland Book Festival on Saturday, Oct 3.
Saturday Storytime
Sat Oct 3 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Saturday Storytime at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch on Saturday, Oct 3. Worth bringing the whole family.
Sketchbook Workshop
Sat Oct 3 · 1:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch More info
Sketchbook Workshop is on Saturday, Oct 3 at Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch.
Chess Game Day
Sun Oct 4 · 12:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
On the calendar for Sunday, Oct 4: Chess Game Day at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch.
Sunday Game Spotlight: Inscryption
Sun Oct 4 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
Sunday Game Spotlight: Inscryption at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch on Sunday, Oct 4.
(World)building Blocks
Mon Oct 5 · 12:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Monday, Oct 5: (World)building Blocks at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch.
Bookmobile at Margaret's Place
Mon Oct 5 · 11:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile hosts Bookmobile at Margaret's Place on Monday, Oct 5.
Bookmobile at Paseo Baptist Learning Center
Mon Oct 5 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Mark Monday, Oct 5: Bookmobile at Paseo Baptist Learning Center at Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile.
Bookmobile at Riverview Gardens
Mon Oct 5 · 3:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: Bookmobile at Riverview Gardens at Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile.
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours
Mon Oct 5 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours is on Monday, Oct 5 at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch.
MixxedFit
Mon Oct 5 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
MixxedFit is on Monday, Oct 5 at Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch.
Monday Mid-day Meetup
Mon Oct 5 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Monday Mid-day Meetup at Kansas City Public Library on Monday, Oct 5.
Monday Refresh
Mon Oct 5 · 3:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Kansas City Public Library hosts Monday Refresh on Monday, Oct 5.
Music to Art
Mon Oct 5 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch More info
Live music at Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch: Music to Art takes the stage Monday, Oct 5.
Pop Club
Mon Oct 5 · 4:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Pop Club is on Monday, Oct 5 at Kansas City Public Library.
Teen Hangout
Mon Oct 5 · 5:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch More info
Teen Hangout is on Monday, Oct 5 at Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch. Bring the kids along.
Baby Storytime
Tue Oct 6 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Baby Storytime at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch. Bring the kids along.
Color and Conversation
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch More info
Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch hosts Color and Conversation on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Conversational Spanish Club
Tue Oct 6 · 5:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Irene H. Ruiz Branch More info
Conversational Spanish Club is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Kansas City Public Library — Irene H. Ruiz Branch.
Family Storytime
Tue Oct 6 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Family Storytime at Kansas City Public Library. Bring the kids along.
Fantastic Voyages Book Group
Tue Oct 6 · 4:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Fantastic Voyages Book Group at Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch.
HIIT with Rashouna
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: HIIT with Rashouna at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch.
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours at Kansas City Public Library on Tuesday, Oct 6.
LEGO Club
Tue Oct 6 · 2:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
LEGO Club at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch on Tuesday, Oct 6. Good one for the kids.
Let's Get You Covered: Medicaid One-on-One Appointment
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Let's Get You Covered: Medicaid One-on-One Appointment at Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch.
Senior Chair Yoga
Tue Oct 6 · 1:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Senior Chair Yoga is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch.
Tabletop Guild
Tue Oct 6 · 5:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Tabletop Guild at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch.
Baby Storytime
Wed Oct 7 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch hosts Baby Storytime on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
Bookmobile at Friendship Village
Wed Oct 7 · 3:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile hosts Bookmobile at Friendship Village on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Bookmobile at Healing House
Wed Oct 7 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Bookmobile at Healing House at Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Bookmobile at Rockhill Manor
Wed Oct 7 · 11:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Bookmobile at Rockhill Manor at Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile.
Death Café
Wed Oct 7 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Death Café at Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch.
Fall Yoga Series
Wed Oct 7 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Fall Yoga Series is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch.
Family Storytime
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Family Storytime at Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch. Family-friendly.
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours
Wed Oct 7 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch.
Kindergarten Readiness Storytime
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch More info
Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch hosts Kindergarten Readiness Storytime on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
LEGO Club
Wed Oct 7 · 4:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: LEGO Club at Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch. Family-friendly.
Senior Social Hour
Wed Oct 7 · 3:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Sugar Creek Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Senior Social Hour at Kansas City Public Library — Sugar Creek Branch.
Sewing Basics
Wed Oct 7 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Sewing Basics at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch.
Art Club | Grupo de Arte
Thu Oct 8 · 5:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Art Club | Grupo de Arte at Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch.
Baby Storytime
Thu Oct 8 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Baby Storytime at Kansas City Public Library. Family-friendly.
Bookmobile at Sherwood Center
Thu Oct 8 · 9:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Bookmobile at Sherwood Center at Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile.
Bookmobile at West Bluff
Thu Oct 8 · 3:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Bookmobile at West Bluff at Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile.
Family Storytime
Thu Oct 8 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Family Storytime at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch. Bring the kids along.
Game Night
Thu Oct 8 · 5:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Game Night is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch.
Job Seeker Drop-In Hours
Thu Oct 8 · 9:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Job Seeker Drop-In Hours at Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch.
Let's Get You Covered: Medicaid One-on-One Appointment
Thu Oct 8 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Let's Get You Covered: Medicaid One-on-One Appointment at Kansas City Public Library — Trails West Branch.
MixxedFit
Thu Oct 8 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: MixxedFit at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch.
Movie: 'Blink Twice'
Thu Oct 8 · 1:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8, Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch hosts Movie: 'Blink Twice'. Expect a proper live set.
Qi Gong for Every Body
Thu Oct 8 · 12:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Qi Gong for Every Body at Kansas City Public Library on Thursday, Oct 8.
Teen Hangout
Thu Oct 8 · 6:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Teen Hangout at Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch on Thursday, Oct 8. Bring the kids along.
Toddler Storytime
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Toddler Storytime at Kansas City Public Library. Good one for the kids.
Video Game Thursday
Thu Oct 8 · 3:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Video Game Thursday at Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch.
Yoga
Thu Oct 8 · 6:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch More info
Yoga at Kansas City Public Library — North-East Branch on Thursday, Oct 8.
A Stitch in Crime
Fri Oct 9 · 4:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
A Stitch in Crime is on Friday, Oct 9 at Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch.
Adult Coloring
Fri Oct 9 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
Mark Friday, Oct 9: Adult Coloring at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch.
Bookmobile at Transition Center
Fri Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile More info
Bookmobile at Transition Center is on Friday, Oct 9 at Kansas City Public Library — Bookmobile.
Fall Fun: Hispanic Heritage Month
Fri Oct 9 · 5:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Fall Fun: Hispanic Heritage Month at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch on Friday, Oct 9.
Kindergarten Readiness Storytime
Fri Oct 9 · 10:30 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch More info
Friday, Oct 9: Kindergarten Readiness Storytime at Kansas City Public Library — Plaza Branch. Worth bringing the whole family.
Movie: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'
Fri Oct 9 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library More info
Live music at Kansas City Public Library: Movie: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' takes the stage Friday, Oct 9.
Senior Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 9 · 1:30 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch More info
Mark Friday, Oct 9: Senior Chair Yoga at Kansas City Public Library — Waldo Branch.
12-Step Recovery Group (Secular)
Sat Oct 10 · 12:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: 12-Step Recovery Group (Secular) at Kansas City Public Library.
Artist Trading Card Workshop
Sat Oct 10 · 1:00 PM · Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch More info
Artist Trading Card Workshop at Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch on Saturday, Oct 10.
Be An Informed Voter
Sat Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch More info
Be An Informed Voter at Kansas City Public Library — Lucile H. Bluford Branch on Saturday, Oct 10.
Breathe. Rest. Belong.
Sat Oct 10 · 11:00 AM · Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 10: Breathe. Rest. Belong. at Kansas City Public Library — Southeast Branch.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
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