Plaza Branch and Central Library will open late at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 due to the Kansas City Marathon.
Students, guardians, and teachers are all preparing to go back to school in just a few weeks. For each group, gearing up means something slightly different, but the Library has everyone covered.
Bonus for adults who wish they were going back to school: Check out the Library’s free writing classes through the Writers for Readers partnership with the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Educators
Teachers and homeschoolers can take advantage of educator resources year-round by getting an educator card in addition to their personal card.
An educator card allows a six-week loan period with the ability to renew. Those cardholders can check out up to 75 items at once, including 10 DVDs or 30 CDs, and can put up to 100 items on hold.
Educators can request materials based solely on the subject matter and students' abilities — no more specifics needed — and the Library will send a notification when they’re ready for pickup. Magic!
What’s more, educators have access to a range of classroom services, from storytimes for younger students to information literacy for older ones.
And don’t forget to book a field trip. Request a tour of Central by filling out this form or Plaza by calling 816.701.3481.
Students and Families
For starters, did you know that any student enrolled in Kansas City Public Schools automatically receives borrowing privileges at all Kansas City Public Library locations in addition to school libraries?
Have you checked out these pages of resources specific to each age group?
The Library also hosts great events with partner organizations like the one on August 23 with The ReUp. Meet the Bookmobile at Louie’s Artistic Barber Salon, 6032 Troost Ave. The barbers offer free haircuts and eyebrow waxing from 12-4 p.m.The ReUp gives the first 50 students backpacks filled with school supplies; and from 1-4 p.m., the Library gives away free books and information.
And if a student, teacher, or parent/guardian isn’t quite sure what’s available or how to get signed up for digital services like The New York Times, genealogical research, homework help with Brainfuse, or even music classes, check out the Niche Academy for steps on how to do it all.
Early and pre-readers have resources at the Library, too.
Books to Go is a free service provided to preschools, home childcare centers, or kindergarten sites located within the Kansas City Public Library district that care for children ages 6 and under. Upon request, the Library sets up an in-house account for the site, which is used to check out Books to Go materials.
Even though you won’t see us as often as you did during the summer, we’re still here for you, and anywhere you are online! Visit one of our 10 locations to borrow books, DVDs, and CDs, use our public computers and free Wi-Fi, or browse the online catalog or the Digital Branch.