The Next Chapter: Plaza


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Located across Brush Creek from the Country Club Plaza, the Plaza Branch is a destination for the entire Kansas City metropolitan area. It boasts particularly strong collections of children’s resources, books on arts and crafts, and business materials, and its downstairs Truman Forum Auditorium is home to many of the Library’s speaking and other signature events.

PLAZA PROJECTS

Look for these icons with each project to help identify how it supports the Library's Next Chapter:

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Increase access to materials & programs.

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Expand outreach to the community.

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Upgrade computers and digital resources.

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Renovate and replace aging facilities.

PROJECT STATUS:

Completed

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Ongoing

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PROGRAMING & EXHIBIT ENHANCEMENT

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Provide more quality programs, events, and exhibits to our patrons.

Estimated date of completion: Ongoing

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NEW COPY-SCAN-FAX MACHINES

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Install new multipurpose copy-scan-fax machines in all branches.

Estimated date of completion: March 2019

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EXPANDED HOURS

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Remain open later on weekends, providing a safe space for youth and others.

Estimated date of completion: September 6, 2019

Blog: "We're Here (Longer) for You"

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