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Truman Forum Auditorium

A stunning fixed seat auditorium with natural lighting and an incredible view of Brush Creek. The Truman Forum Auditorium is state-of-the-art meeting venue yet inviting and comfortable as well.

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.

Location

Plaza Branch: Lower Level
4801 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Capacities

  • Fixed Seating: 222
  • Overflow Seating: 453

Features

  • Plush fixed seating with adjustable backs, above normal width, and above normal legroom.
  • Built-in audio-visual system includes a large presentation screen, data/video projector, podium control, lapel and handheld microphones, and scene selectable lighting.
  • Natural lighting supplied by large windows that also have black-out shades.
Truman Forum Auditorium
Truman Forum Auditorium

Photo 1, Photo 2 (above), Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7

Rental rates

Group Type Event Type Full Day Rate (8 hours) Half Day Rate (4 hours or less)
Standard Basic $2000 $1000
Standard Special $3000 $1500
Nonprofit Basic $2000 $1000
Nonprofit Special $3000 $1500

Special notes

  • Overflow seating is accomplished by setting moveable chairs on perimeter areas of auditorium.
  • AV tech support is required for all events at a $75.00/hour additional cost to group.
  • Adjacent Barton Cohen Conference Center may be added to any function for additional $500 charge.
  • Pre-function activities can be accommodated in foyer area immediately outside the auditorium.