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Special Collections are housed at the Argentine, Main, West Wyandotte and the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle libraries: |
| Connelley Collection The Connelley Collection is part of the Kansas Collection at the Main Library. It consists of manuscripts, diaries, journals, mission records, land plats, maps, photographs, books and artifacts relating to the Wyandot Indians. Some of the original materials in the collection date as far back as 1818. The Connelley Collection is a valuable resource that is used extensively by researchers and Wyandot descendants. Back to top |
| Spanish Language Collection The Argentine Library houses one of the largest Spanish language collections in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Materials include books, magazines, fotonovellas, CDs, audio cassettes, DVDs and video tapes. Spanish language materials are also available at the Main Library, and the West Wyandotte Library has recently begun a collection of popular Spanish language materials. Back to top |
| La Colección en Español La biblioteca de Argentine contiene una de las colecciones más grande de artículos en español en el área metropolitana de la ciudad de Kansas. La colección incluye libros, revistas, fotonovelas, CDs, casetes, DVDs, y videos. Las bibliotecas de Main y West Wyandotte también han comenzado recientemente su propia colección en español. Back to top |
| Adult Learning Resource Centers Adult Learning Resource Centers are available at all three library locations and on the bookmobile, and include audio, video and written materials for adult learners. These resources are designed for people wanting to learn to read, people wanting to learn how to teach others to read, and people wanting to learn English as a second language. Back to top |
| Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library The Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library is a virtual library and an environmental learning center. Programs incorporating internet resources and nature activities are available for school classes and the general public. Back to top |