Browse the catalog for physical books, DVDs, CDs, and more. These items are available for Curbside pickup.
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We've got some great news! As part of our phased reopening process, the Library is now available by reservation at designated times for browsing, computer use, and access to some other services. This availability is currently session-based, and by-appointment only.
A few quick details. When offered, these by-appointment sessions will begin on the hour and last 45 minutes, to give staff time to sanitize between usages. Library users may arrive at any point during their reserved session, though to get max benefit, we're encouraging folks to arrive promptly at their session's start, as these 45-minute appointment blocks are not extendable.
Wondering what this means for Curbside Holds Pickup? No worries. At this time, the Library will continue to offer Curbside service outside of these new by-appointment sessions. To schedule a Curbside pickup, just give us a call (like always). We're standing by to help!
For more information, and to reserve a time slot for Library use or Curbside Pickup, please call 816.221.3360.
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Have you heard? This month, the Library is thrilled to partner with NKC's Parks and Recreation team to bring outdoor yoga to Macken Park. Grab your mats and water bottles, folks! These sessions, facilitated by yoga instructor Amy Vance, are free and open to all.
We'll offer two (6-week) series, starting in May and going into early June: one on Thursdays at 6:30 pm (May 6-June 10), and one on Saturdays at 10 am (May 1-June 5). Feel free to attend either or both series, or mix-and-match the times that work for you.
For more info and to register, go to nkcpl.org. Sign up for the dates you're interested in, and we'll email you a reminder prior to each class. Have questions? Email abrown@nkcpl.org. Hope to see you for yoga at Macken Park this spring!
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Almost here!! Summer Reading starts May 29! |
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NKCPL's Summer Reading Program starts this month! From late May through early August, readers of ALL ages can log their reading to earn rewards and prizes. This year's theme? Tails and Tales. (Animal lovers, unite!) NKCPL's Summer Reading Program is truly for everybody -- infants on up -- and you don't even need a Library card to participate. Plus, you can sign up and log online, and even pick up your reading rewards via Curbside, if you'd like. Easy peasy! To learn more and get started, visit nkcpl.org on or after May 29.
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Hey kid readers! Have we got something special planned for you this summer, or what?? Starting May 29, within your Summer Reading portal, you'll be able to access daily Story Safari-themed fun via Page Turner Adventures: shows, stories, crafts, illustrators, authors, guest performers, virtual field trips, and more. Log in on or after May 29 to explore new learning excursions each day!
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Good news, Libby fans! The folks at Overdrive have done some updating to make this app even easier and more intuitive to use.
Beyond some helpful design changes (including new search filter and navigation options), Libby now supports Wish List syncing with the Overdrive app and NKCPL's Overdrive website. They've added some other nice syncing options, too, plus enhanced notifications for things like new issues of fave magazines.
Finally -- and perhaps most helpful for users with multiple library cards -- Libby has added an easier way to search across multiple library collections. Now you can just tap an icon next to a title (in your search results) to see if it's available at your other saved libraries. Handy, right?
To explore these and other updates, log into your Libby app. Have questions about navigating the Library's digital resources? Please let us know!
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Check out our spring Book Walks! (Yes, plural!) |
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Looking for a family-friendly, fresh-air outing now that spring has sprung? Head on over to the Library's parking lot perimeter for a seasonal Book Walk experience: Spring Stinks, by Ryan T. Higgins. You can stroll and read all month long. And don't forget! Starting May 29, you can log those ambulatory reading minutes in your Summer Reading portal. :)
Plus, check out an additional NKCPL-sponsored Book Walk, offered in partnership with NKC Parks and Recreation, at Macken Park this spring and summer. You'll find this one near the Howell-side playground on the west side of the park. Our May title? The Night the World Turned Royal Blue, by Jason Sivewright. Signs will change in June and July, so be sure to visit often. Happy outdoor reading, all!
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Virtual crafting, yoga, wellness, and more!
[ your guide to May events via NKCPL ]
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There's a lot going on virtually via the Library this month! For more info about our May classes and events, and to register for a class, go to our calendar page at nkcpl.org. Once you sign up for a session, keep your eyes peeled! We'll email each class's Zoom link prior to the event.
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And one last tidbit of Library leadership news. Last month, Director Vickie Lewis retired from her post (though she plans to stay on part-time to assist in various ways, so you may still see her around!). Lori Mangan, who served for several years as NKCPL's Assistant Director, was promoted to the role of Director, and full-time staffer Doris Rogers was promoted to Assistant Director. Congratulations and best of luck to all three of these talented women as they navigate exciting new chapters each!
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