Boardwalk Branch

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Block It!

I saw a strange orb in the sky today. I am pretty sure they call it the sun. So…..

I left the building at lunch time and picked up some dog food. I then thought,  "Why not eat lunch in my car?" So that is what I did. After enjoying my daily dose of yogurt and a protein drink, I started to feel drowsy from the warmth, so I started to put my seat down into the horizontal position. "Snap out of it Joyce. You have to work this afternoon." I was only out there for 15 minutes, and my arms were pink from the sun.

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Boardwalk Branch Closing for Renovations

The Boardwalk Branch will be closed from  May 6 through May 12 for parking lot repairs. Please visit the Parkville Branch during this time.
 
The book drop will be closed at the Boardwalk Branch, but you may utilize drop boxes at Parkville, North Oak, Platte City, or any other MCPL branch.
 
Any holds that were not picked up at the branch before the renovation closing will still be available a full ten days after the branch reopens.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience to patrons.

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Laughter: It’s an Eight Letter Word with Lots of Power!

My husband and I have always had a way of joking with each other. We really have a fun relationship. When we need to discuss our budgets, house repairs, and making other big decisions, we are all about being serious. But…the rest of our relationship is about laughter. I married my husband last April; wow, it’s almost been a year now, and our relationship has encountered some pretty big bumps along the way. One could say we’ve really had some boulders to climb. We both came from our own baggage of sorrow and anger, so it took us a while to work those kinks out.

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The Boardwalk Branch

The Boardwalk Branch

The Boardwalk Branch opened in1994. Located near I-29 and Barry Road, this branch is in one of the fastest growing parts of the metro area. Last year, 244,391 patrons visited the library.

The Boardwalk Branch Staff

The Boardwalk Branch Staff

Are you looking for an item? An answer? A suggestion? This group is here to help. If your branch staff doesn't know the answer to your question, they likely know where to help you look. All you have to do is ask.

Interior of the Boardwalk Branch.

What Will You Read?

If you can't find something here, check the catalog to see if another MCPL branch has it. If so, it'll be delivered to your branch in a couple of days. The Boardwalk Branch has a collection of over 116,000 items.

Kids at an outdoor event.

Events for Kids

There are many types of events at the library. You never know who you might meet or what you might learn! Check out the events list on this page to find a program for you.