Services

Programs & Classes

KCKPL offers a variety of programs and classes. We recommend looking at our events calendar to find out about some of the upcoming events and options or go to them by clicking on options below.
Art Exhibits Book Clubs Business & Career Programs Classes
Computers & Technology Crafts Cultural Events Educational Events
Games & Video Games Health & Wellness Programs Language Learning Movies & Music
Recreational Events Science & Nature Speakers & Special Presentations Storytimes

Room Reservations

Meeting room reservations are free to service, educational, and nonprofit groups on a first come, first served basis. Meeting rooms may be used for information, educational, cultural, civic, or recreational activities. The Computer Training Lab at the Main Library may be reserved by other libraries or library organizations for training purposes. Small study rooms for six or less are also available at the Main Library. See available rooms by going here and call the library where you want to meet to reserve a room. Before reserving, please see the complete room use policy.

WyCo Page Turners

Let KCKPL keep track of your favorite authors and genres for you! Welcome to WyCo Page Turners -- formerly KCKPL's Bestsellers Club. Select your favorite authors from the genre lists and submit this form online. When your selected authors publish new books, we will place those titles on hold for you and notify you when they are available. Find out about authors available through this service with information on this page.
Wyco Page Turners

Recommendations

read.watch.listen. Options abound when it comes to entertainment and research. KCKPL staff members can provide recommendations. Our read.watch.listen blog provides reviews and recommendation lists along with information on items added to our collection and available to patrons.

Looking for even more personalized recommendations? Sign up for our Personalized Reading List service and have a Librarian or Associate provide you book titles based on your personal preferences.

Research

Our knowledgeable staff members are available to help you with information questions and find the resources you need. Speak to a library staff member or email us with your request by clicking here.

Have a question about genealogy or historical information about the area? Email our Kansas Collection Librarian by clicking here.

One-on-One Help

We offer one-on-one assistance and training with computer and job-related tasks. You contact a library to set up a time or attend a Working Monday or Working Wednesday sessions, which happen at the Main Library and the West Wyandotte Library.

Book Clubs

Joining one of our KCKPL sponsored book clubs is a great way to read a book and then have an opportunity to discuss it. We have a variety of book clubs, which meet regularly. To see active book clubs, click here.

Material Requests

Not finding the book or item of interest? We can help with this. Go here for information about searching, suggesting a purchase and making an Interlibrary Loan request.

eResources

KCKPL provides access to more than 80 databases that focus on eveything from driving tests to world geography. See all availbale databases by going to KCKPL's eCommunity site.

Our eResources also include options for entertainment by providing access to eBooks, streaming audiobooks, magazines, movies and television shows. Those options include the following:
Flipster - magazines online
Hoopla - eBooks, audiobooks, comicbooks, movies, television shows
Kanopy - films, documentaries, educational shows
TumbleBook Library - books, puzzles, games and videos for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade

Newsletter

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