Helzberg Auditorium
The Library's most versatile meeting space with flexible setup options for unlimited possibilities. Helzberg is also aggressively styled with contemporary and clean lines for an energetic atmosphere.
Availability and Booking
You may view the features of special event spaces on this site, but booking and availability information is found by contacting the events coordinator at EventsCoordinator@kclibrary.org.
Features
- Performance quality acoustics using cork flooring and specially designed ceiling elements.
- Built-in audio-visual system that includes a large presentation screen, data/video projector, lapel and handheld microphones, and dimmable lighting.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows on multiple sides that provide natural lighting and openness to space.
Rental Rates
Business Groups
Business Groups
Businesses, consultants, associations, individuals, social, and/or membership groups.
Basic Event
Include business meetings, seminars, conferences, breakfasts/lunches, and small-scale receptions/dinners taking place during regular hours.
- Full Day: $2,000
- Half Day: $1,000
Special Event
Includes media events, press conferences, film shoots, large-scale receptions/dinners, and weddings taking place after normal hours and/or on weekends. Additional charges may apply.
- Full Day: $5,000
- Half Day: $2,500
Non-Business Groups
Non-Business Groups
Government, educational, nonprofit, and/or community-based groups.
Basic Event
Include business meetings, seminars, conferences, breakfasts/lunches, and small-scale receptions/dinners taking place during regular hours.
- Full Day: $1,500
- Half Day: $750
Special Event
Includes media events, press conferences, film shoots, large-scale receptions/dinners, and weddings taking place after normal hours and/or on weekends. Additional charges may apply.
- Full Day: $3,000
- Half Day: $1,500
Special Notes
Adjacent Rooftop Terrace may be added to any function for additional $500 charge.
Gladys Feld Helzberg
Gladys Feld Helzberg was the wife of the late Barnett C. Helzberg, Sr, of Helzberg Diamonds. Helzberg jewelry store was founded in 1915 by the late Morris Helzberg, in Kansas City, Kan., and expanded to a regional market by Barnett C. Helzberg, Sr. Gladys was an active member of the Kansas City Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications and one of the founders of Veterans’ Voices. The Gladys Feld Helzberg Scholarship Fund was established in 1960 for talented journalism students and is administered by the University of Kansas endowment fund. She was also the founder of the Greater Kansas City chapter of the Brandeis Women's Committee.