The Kansas City Public Library is the main public library system for the Kansas City, Sugar Creek, and Independence, Missouri regions, originally founded in 1873 as the Public School Library of Kansas City. Since then, the system has grown to offer 10 branches throughout the city's metropolitan region, including a Central Library located on West 10th Street in the city's downtown district. Rotating public art and cultural exhibits are viewable for free at the Central Library on a regular basis, with many focused on social topics related to the city's history. Visitors can take free guided tours of the Central Library on the second Saturday of each month with advance registration, exploring the building's architecture, collections, and services from 11:00am to 12:00pm.
14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, Phone: 816-701-3400