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

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  • Friday Night Family Fun: Lava Lamps

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

    Find out why oil and water don’t mix and make a lava lamp to take home. Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Boats

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

    How do boats stay afloat? Why do some objects sink? Learn the answers to these questions and design your own model boat. Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Davidious the Dino

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

    Join Mad Science of Greater Kansas City on an expedition in search of Davidious, a tyrannosaurus rex that comes to life! Hear stories about an underwater volcano and mighty roars from long ago in this interactive program. Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Mini Prom

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

    Why wait until high school to have glamorous fun? Put on your favorite dress-up clothes for this dance party just for younger kids. It’s your turn to enjoy this special tradition. Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Seed Bombs & Launchers

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

    Wildflower seed bombs are a fun way to add beauty to your surroundings. Make your own seed bombs and build a simple launcher using cups and balloons. Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Bees

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

    As efficient, dependable pollinators, bees are beneficial in any garden. Stop by for buzzy crafts and learn how bees are vital to the environment. Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Rain & Rainbows

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

    April is a rainy month in Kansas City. Join us to make crafts inspired by rain and rainbows. Discover how rainbows are formed by water droplets and sunlight. Ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Family Board Game Night

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

    Board games offer families an opportunity to connect, learn, and enjoy quality time together. Stop by to play some games in our collection or check one out to take home. You might discover a new favorite. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Coterie Theatre presents ‘My Stuffie and Me’

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

    The Coterie Theatre presents a touring production of a story about Charlie on the night before his first day of kindergarten. Everything feels wrong, even his bedtime story. Then Stuffie, along with some other playful friends, opens a portal to the Land of Imagination. Bring your child and their favorite stuffed animal to help Charlie […]

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Brainy Games

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

    Kids discover the world through play, so why not jump in? Explore a treasure trove of STEM games and brain-boosting toys, including coding mice, 3D Tetris, and more. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

  • Out of This World: Music and Stories from Space

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

    Sing, dance, and learn about astronomy along the way. Join local kid rocker Dino O’Dell and special guest Kadesh Flow, a rapper and trombonist, for a fun, interactive show for kids of all ages.

  • Friday Night Family Fun: Crayone

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

    Find out how to transform old, broken crayons. Draw with crayons on heated rocks to create colorful “hot rocks” or melt them between wax paper and make a sun catcher. Recommended for ages three and up.