Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch

Address
4801 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64112 United States Get Directions
Phone 816.701.3481
Website https://www.kclibrary.org/library-locations/plaza-branch

The Plaza Branch Library is located near the Country Club Plaza. Free parking is available in the Plaza Branch’s parking garage. There are designated children’s and teen’s service areas, as well as comfortable chairs and tables throughout the branch for customers to read, write, study or visit. Several meeting rooms are available for community or neighborhood meetings. The Plaza Branch has particularly strong collections in children’s resources, arts & crafts books, and business materials. It also has large video, compact disc, and audiobook collections. The Plaza Branch is also home to the “Good As Gold” sculpture, located near the front entrance.

Categories: Accessible:yes, Downtown/Midtown/Plaza, FREE, Going Places, Indoor, Library

Events at this venue

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  • Animals: We Love Giraffes!

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Giraffes are the tallest of all land animals. Have you ever seen one? Join us for crafts and learn more about these incredible gentle giants. Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Tech Toys with Mr. Metachess

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Explore technology in a tabletop adventure with micro robots. Mr. Metachess, the mobile maker and game hosting service, brings a collection of HEXBUG remote-controlled toys and more, guiding children through […]

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Dinosaur Crafts

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Finish your summer reading with even more dinosaur fun. Make your own dinosaur tails and footprints and discover interesting facts about fossils. Ages 3 and up.

  • Young Actors Workshop Show

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Young actors have been hard at work all week at the Plaza Branch exploring creative movement and improv games. Now, they need an audience! Come see what these hilarious kids have created.

  • Young Actors Workshop (Ages 7-10)

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Join us for a week of laughter and learning in our drama workshop for kids ages 7-10! Kids will learn creative movement and improv games with theatre instructor John Mulvey, learning about imagination and critical thinking in a playful environment. Workshop rehearsals meet every day of the week, Monday-Friday, culminating in a live performance on […]

  • Young Actors Workshop (Ages 3-7)

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Join us for a week of laughter and learning in our drama workshop for kids ages 3-7! Kids will learn creative movement and improv games with theatre instructor John Mulvey, learning about imagination and critical thinking in a playful environment. Workshop rehearsals meet every day of the week, Monday-Friday, culminating in a live performance on […]

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Happy 250th Birthday, America!

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Kick off the July 4th holiday at the Library! Make flag windsocks, snap photos at our patriotic booth, or play a game to find the Declaration of Independence. Ages 3 and up.

  • Read, Score, Roar! It’s Summertime

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    It's officially summer! Join us for activities that celebrate everything to love about the season: the sun, the beach, fireflies, and bubbles. Ages 3 and up.

  • Read, Score, Roar! Exotics R Us Animal Education

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Take a walk on the wild side. Exotics R Us Animal Education brings in animal ambassadors for kids and families to learn more about wildlife conservation. You may see a serval, a porcupine, a chinchilla, or a monkey. It’s always a surprise! Ages 3 and up.

  • Read, Score, Roar! Dinosaur Crafts

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Kick off your Summer Reading at the Library. To celebrate this year’s soccer and dinosaur-themed program, make your own macaroni dinosaur and more roarsome crafts. Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Building Night

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Calling all engineers! Come check out our collection of building toys during this fun drop-in event. What will you create? Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Ice Cream in a Bag

    Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Discover the science you can eat! Learn how salt lowers the freezing point while making a tasty summer treat. Ages 3 and up.