The Irene H. Ruiz Biblioteca de las Americas is an anchor in Kansas City’s Westside community. The branch features a collection of Spanish-language materials – books, magazines, fotonovelas, CDs, and DVDs – and is home to a seed library offering free flower and vegetable seeds and other resources for gardeners of all skill levels.
RUIZ PROJECTS
Look for these icons with each project to help identify how it supports the Library's Next Chapter:
Increase access to materials & programs.
Expand outreach to the community.
Upgrade computers and digital resources.
Renovate and replace aging facilities.
PROJECT STATUS:
Completed
Ongoing
PROGRAMING & EXHIBIT ENHANCEMENT
Provide more quality programs, events, and exhibits to our patrons.
Estimated date of completion: Ongoing
NEW COPY-SCAN-FAX MACHINES
Install new multipurpose copy-scan-fax machines in all branches.
Estimated date of completion: March 2019
RENOVATE RESTROOMS
Renovate the public restrooms.
Estimated date of completion: September 2019
EXPANDED HOURS
Remain open later on weekends, providing a safe space for youth and others.
Estimated date of completion: September 6, 2019
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