Clubs & Activities
Kids Cafe
Enjoy a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18 and under.
KC Memory Cafe: KCPT's Nick Haines
KC Memory Cafe provides a safe place to learn and socialize for people living with dementia and their care partners. Memory Cafes offer opportunities to meet new people, explore new idea, and stay engaged in community.
Join us every third Tuesday at 10:30am for a wide range of guest speakers and activities. In August, we'll be joined by Nick Haines, who will share his insights and experiences as executive producer and news show host at KCPT.
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Recycle Your Old Electronics!
Got Old Electronics?
Recycle Them The Right Way!
Surplus Exchange will be at the Ruiz Library (2017 W. Pennway St.) on Tuesday, August 21, from 3-6 p.m.
Accepting: computers, laptops, phones, tables, cords, speakers, keyboards, mice, flat panel TVs, TVs & CRT monitors ($20), printers ($20), and other electronics
Contact Kelli Kelly at 816-786-2328 with any questions.
A complete list of items can be found at www.surplusexchange.org
Kids Cafe
Enjoy a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18 and under.
Tabletop Tuesday
Explore the world of modern Tabletop Gaming! It's not just Monopoly anymore! The games are bigger, better and weirder! Come for fun, to meet new people and to face challenges that will test your problem solving and teamwork skills. Open 6th-12th graders. Games include Ticket to Ride, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Forbidden Island, Love Letter, Mysterium, King of Tokyo, and more!
Tai Chi with NickiFit
This class involves a series of movements performed in a slow focused manner accompanied by deep breathing. Tai Chi is an excellent addition to any workout regimen as it has great physical and mental benefits.
Zumba with NickiFit
High energy aerobics class with music and dance-inspired moves. Zumba® incorporates Salsa, Hip-Hop, Meringue, Break Dancing, Cha-Cha, Belly Dancing, Flamenco and more in a cardio format that makes exercising fun.
Cardio Kickboxing with NickiFit
Punch and kick your way to good health. Fitness champion Nicki Jones will lead you through 10 to 12 rounds of punches, kicks and cardio exercise with this 45-minute workout.
Kids Cafe
Enjoy a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18 and under.
Full Body Chair Fitness with NickiFit
No matter your limitations, we hope you can still reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of exercise. This class is designed to give you a total body workout. Cardio, strength and flexibility exercises are all performed from a seated position.