Kansas City Public Library - Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment

04/30/2026

RISE classes at the Central Library are canceled for the remainder of the current session.

Classes at the North-East Branch will continue.

03/25/2026

The new class schedule for RISE at the Kansas City Public Library - North-East Branch is officially here!

🗓 When: March 31st – May 23rd
📍 Where: 6000 Wilson Avenue, KCMO

Check the graphic below for more information. Have a question? Give us a call. Tell friends and family who may be interested. 👇

03/21/2026

For intermediate students who are seeking to improve their use of basic verb tenses and learn new vocabulary, we are offering English Grammar classes at two locations during the upcoming session!

03/20/2026

Introducing a new offering from RISE: Study Hall! Get help with reading, writing, grammar, or any skill related to learning English. Students may bring their own coursework, or discuss their needs with the teacher for more individualized support. Sessions will take place over eight Wednesdays (April 1-May 20) at the Central Branch. For more information, visit the KC Library calendar: https://kclibrary.org/calendar/english-study-hall

09/02/2025

🎂 Happy 11th Birthday, RISE!

Join us in celebrating a huge milestone: RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Services and Empowerment) is turning 11! 🎉 For over a decade, RISE has been helping newcomers build a new home and thrive here in Kansas City by offering language learning and citizenship test preparation.

Here's to many more years of service and success! If you've been a part of the RISE journey, whether as a participant, volunteer, or supporter, we'd love to hear your story in the comments below. 👇

07/30/2025

Calling all teachers! Whether you are on summer break or retired, our Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment team would love your help.

We have students who need assistance in science and social studies for their GEDs. If you are interested in joining us August through mid-December, please email [email protected].

02/18/2025

🚨 Patron Notice: All Kansas City Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, February 18 due to inclement weather.

Find ebooks, stream movies, and more at kclibrary.org/digital

02/12/2025

🚨 Patron Notice: All Kansas City Public Library locations will be closed Wednesday, February 12 due to inclement weather.

Find ebooks, stream movies, and more at kclibrary.org/digital

02/05/2025

Please stay up to date on library hours and closing info today (2/5) at kclibrary.org!

🚨 Patron Notice: All library locations will open at 11 a.m. today (2/5) due to icy road conditions.

Stay safe out there everyone!

01/07/2025

🚨Patron Notice: All library locations will close at 5 p.m. today (1/7).

Also please note our Kansas City Public Library - Sugar Creek Branch is closed today.

01/06/2025

🚨Patron Notice: All library locations will open late at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7.

‪Update: the Kansas City Public Library - Sugar Creek Branch will not open today (1/7) due to staffing.‬