illustrations of road, pond, tree, art easel, books, and hot air balloon

Summer Reading Kickoff

Come join the fun as we turn Helzberg Auditorium into a Carnival Site. We'll have face painting, a balloon man, and cotton candy. Play fun games and win a prize!

Sign up for the Summer Reading program and take home your free book!

Head down to Kirk Hall to hear the band Mariachi Flor de Missouri from 2-3 p.m.

This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.


If you need ADA accommodation to use Library services or attend Library events and programs, please notify us at least 3 business days in advance at 816.701.3409 or ADA@kclibrary.org. (TTY access available via 711 or 866.520.7309 for Spanish.)

The Kansas City Public Library could be videotaping and taking photos for possible inclusion in marketing and promotional communications.

Upcoming in this series:
Seniors
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party
Trails West Branch |
May 31 |
10:00am
Adults
Summer Reading Kickoff
Southeast Branch |
May 31 |
12:00pm
Adults
Mariachi Flor de Missouri in Concert
Central Library |
May 31 |
2:00pm
Teens
Movie: 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'
Central Library |
June 1 |
2:00pm
Watch or Listen to Past Events in this Series:

B.J. Hollars, Kaite Stover

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12
Jul
The Adventures of Mexikid: A Boy and his Family on...
Central Library |
1:00pm
31
Jul
Shooting the Moon: Cinema of Space
Plaza Branch |
6:30pm
illustrations of road, pond, tree, art easel, books, and hot air balloon

Summer Reading Kickoff

Date & Location
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Helzberg Auditorium
In Person
Details
Kids