Kansas City, Kansas Public Library

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is a public library system with multiple branches throughout the city, offering book collections, digital resources, and educational materials to residents. The library provides free computer access and maintains specialized collections related to regional history and development.

The library was founded in 1897 as a single reading room serving Kansas City. Over time it expanded into the network of branches that exists today, serving the wider metropolitan area.

The library hosts regular classes on citizenship, language learning, and community workshops that serve people from different backgrounds across Kansas City. These gatherings reflect the diversity of the city and create spaces where residents meet and learn together.

The library is free to visit and offers computer access and training sessions at all locations to help with various needs. Visitors can receive assistance with job searches and explore resources suited to their interests.

A special collection focuses on the history and development of the Kansas City region, with documents and materials that are difficult to find elsewhere. This section preserves local stories and knowledge for future generations.

Website: https://kckpl.org

GPS coordinates: 39.11500,-94.62500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20