Kansas City Public Library Central Library, Public library with rooftop terrace in Kansas City, United States.
The Kansas City Public Library Central Library occupies a restored 1906 First National Bank building featuring a grand lobby with high ceilings, classical columns, and a third-floor reading room illuminated by a skylight.
Originally constructed as the First National Bank building in 1906, this structure was transformed into the library's central location through extensive renovation completed in 2004, preserving its architectural grandeur.
The library serves as a community hub hosting weekly family storytime sessions, movie screenings in the converted Durwood Film Vault, and educational programs that promote literacy and civic engagement throughout Kansas City.
Operating Monday through Wednesday from 9 AM to 7 PM and Thursday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, the library offers free Wi-Fi, computers, meeting rooms, and accessible parking for visitors.
The building features a 28-seat movie theater housed within the original bank vault and a rooftop terrace with native plant gardens, giant chess set, and educational panels about Kansas City's urban development.
Location: Kansas City
Website: https://www.kclibrary.org/library-locations/central-library
Address: 14 West 10th Street 64105 Kansas City
Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 09:00-21:00; Thursday-Friday 09:00-17:00; Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 13:00-17:00
Phone: +18167013400
Website: https://kclibrary.org/library-locations/central-library
GPS coordinates: 39.10269,-94.58389
Latest update: July 29, 2025 09:10
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