Coronavirus Library News

Plaza Branch Resuming Holds Pickup Service Jan. 12

Monday, January 11, 2021 - 12:39pm

The Library's Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St. will restore Pop In/Pick Up holds service on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. The location was temporarily closed on January 8 after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The building has been sanitized, and the Library has conducted contact tracing.

Plaza Branch Closed Due to COVID-19 Exposure

Friday, January 8, 2021 - 4:23pm

The Library’s Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St., will remain closed until further notice after learning a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. That staff member worked the week of January 4, 2021.

Southeast Branch Resuming Holds Pickup Service on December 23

Monday, December 21, 2020 - 4:20pm

The Library's Southeast Branch, 6242 Swope Parkway, will restore Pop In/Pick Up service on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. This will provides patrons with an opportunity to retrieve available holds at this location before the Library’s systemwide holiday closures begins on December 24. The location was temporarily closed December 12 after a likely exposure to COVID-19 tied to a visit by a patron. The building has been sanitized, and the Library has conducted contact tracing.

‘Dynamic, Cutting-Edge’: Library’s Street Sheet Earns National Award for Innovation

Monday, December 21, 2020 - 10:32am

Among the Library’s many challenges at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic was staying in touch with Kansas City’s most vulnerable populations, keeping them connected to vital services despite their limited or lack of access to technology. The solution: Keep it simple.

Waldo Branch Resuming Holds Pickup Service on December 21

Friday, December 18, 2020 - 9:00am

The Library's Waldo Branch, 201 E. 75th St, will restore Pop In/Pick Up holds service Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23. The location was temporarily closed on December 15 after a likely staff exposure to COVID-19. The building has been sanitized, and the Library has conducted contact tracing.

Trails West Location Restoring Services Dec. 17

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - 1:21pm

The Library's Trails West Branch, 11401 E 23rd St. Independence, will restore key services on Thursday, December 17, 2020. The branch was temporarily closed on December 7 after an exposure to COVID-19. The building has been sanitized, and the Library has conducted contact tracing.

Waldo Branch Closed Due to Likely COVID-19 Exposure

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 2:09pm

Waldo Branch (201 East 75th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114) is closing until further notice after learning a staff member was likely exposed to COVID-19. That staff member most recently worked December 9, 14, and 15.

Library Pausing Operations Over Holidays Due to Local COVID-19 Cases

Monday, December 14, 2020 - 1:24pm

Amid public health concerns about the transmission of COVID-19 over the holidays, the Kansas City Public Library will close all locations from December 24, 2020, through January 3, 2021. Locations that are currently in operation will resume available Library services Monday, January 4. Learn more about the holiday schedule and how it impacts services.

Southeast Branch Closed Due to Likely COVID-19 Exposure

Saturday, December 12, 2020 - 12:31pm

Southeast Branch, 6242 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO, will remain closed until further notice after a likely COVID-19 exposure from a patron who visited the location on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

‘Exciting Update’: North-East (Quietly) Celebrates Reopening

Friday, December 11, 2020 - 10:13am

The Library’s North-East location plans to reopen fairly quietly Thursday, December 17, 2020. There’ll be no splashy ceremony. Plans are to hold a public celebration sometime after the first of the year, as soon as it's safe, formally unveiling an extensively remodeled facility that reflects the rich diversity of its neighborhood. But we’ll say this up front: The Library, and Kansas City’s Historic Northeast, have a new jewel.

Trails West Branch Closed Due to Likely COVID-19 Exposure

Monday, December 7, 2020 - 6:41pm

Trails West Branch (11401 East 23rd Street Independence, MO) is closing until further notice after learning a staff member was likely exposed to COVID-19. That staff member last worked Saturday, December 5, 2020. While exposure risks are minimized by the Library’s health and safety protocols, including mask and social distancing requirements, all visitors to the Trails West Branch during that time period are being contacted.

Bluford Branch Restoring Services

Friday, December 4, 2020 - 3:02pm

The Lucile H. Bluford Branch (3050 Prospect Ave.) will restore public computer appointments and copy/fax/scan service on Monday, December 7, 2020. Operating hours will remain as 10 a.m. - 3p.m., Monday through Saturday, until further notice. Pop In/Pick Up holds service and remote printing remain available.

Bluford Branch Closed Due to Positive COVID-19 Test

Monday, November 30, 2020 - 5:44pm

The Lucile H. Bluford Branch (3050 Prospect Ave.) will remain closed until further notice after learning a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. That staff member worked the week of November 23. The branch has been closed since Thursday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving break.

Library Pausing Services at Ruiz, Sugar Creek Locations

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 2:33pm

Update: All Libraries are now open to the public. Learn more > The Kansas City Public Library is temporarily closing its Ruiz and Sugar Creek locations, consolidating staff and services at larger locations amid the worsening COVID-19 outbreak. The pause in services at the two locations takes effect Monday, November 16, 2020.

Library Continues Support of City School Fair

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 8:25am

For parents trying to navigate Kansas City’s many public, charter, and private school options, the City School Fair is an invaluable resource. The annual event will be held virtually this year, and the Library is working to ensure everyone has access.

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