Intermittent downtimes

Due to OCLC doing system maintenance, there is a chance that access to databases could be affected over the weekend. 

Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library locations will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle, Turner* and Mobile Libraries will be closed on:
Wednesday December 24, 2025 through Wednesday January 1, 2026. 
*Turner Community Library will be open on Saturday December 27.

Main, West & South library locations will be open on December 29 and 30 but will close early at 5:00 pm.

All library locations will reopen for normal operating hours on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

eCards

About KCKPL eCards

The KCKPL eCard provides immediate access to public library eContent and databases. You won’t need an eCard if you already have a regular Kansas City, Kansas Public Library card.

To qualify for an eCard, you must reside in the greater Kansas City Metro; this includes Wyandotte, Johnson, Platte, Clay, and Jackson County. Please see the map on the right, which highlights the metro area included.

Service area map around Kansas City metro area

Tutorials

View our helpful tutorials on eContent, databases, and more. You can also email our eContent Librarian with any questions!