Plaza Branch and Central Library will open late at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 due to the Kansas City Marathon.
Pop in at the Park returns June 2 - August 7, 2026 with four visits each week to some of your favorite parks, in partnership with Kansas City Parks and Recreation. We'll pop up in local neighborhoods to provide summer learning resources for families, connect people with services, offer fun kids’ activities, and more. Stop by and receive a FREE BOOK!
- Readers of all ages can sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Program.
- Free Kids Café meals provided by Total Man will be available for children ages 1-18 during each pop-up session.
- Kids can enjoy entertaining, educational hands-on activities, and participate in special programs led by Missouri State Parks.
June 2 - August 7 | 3:30-5:30 p.m.
**Please note that when the National Weather Service issues heat warnings, Pop in at the Park sessions may be canceled. Check the activities calendar for updates on each session.
Tuesdays
Gillham Park
Address: 598 E. 41st St., Kansas City, MO 64110
Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4
Wednesdays
Spring Valley Park
Address: 2798 Brooklyn Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109
Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5
Thursdays
Holmes Park
Address: 725 E 70th St., Kansas City, MO 64131
Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6
Fridays
Lykins Square Park
Address: 4112 E 8th St., Kansas City, MO 64124
Dates: June 5, 12, 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7