Colbern Road Branch

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Library Lover's Month

It’s love’s special month, and it seems the whole world is decorated in red and pink. Small paper boxes of chocolates and packages of conversation hearts line the shelves at the stores. Kids are busy cutting and pasting together Valentine cards for their friends and decorating their classrooms. It’s a time when we celebrate those we love. Don’t you think the library should be on your list?

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Full Moon Rising

Here at the library, we know when a full moon is coming. Things get a little crazy… lines get longer, copy machines and printers start acting up, and storytime becomes a free-for-all. This month, the full moon falls on February 7th, and it means more than just odd behavior.

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Drink to Your Health

Winter is here! Daily cold temperatures just beg for a tasty hot beverage. Hot chocolate, cappuccino, latte, coffee, and seasonal drinks from your local barista are all very tasty, but rarely are they good for you. Many are loaded with sugar and saturated fat. For instance, one company’s hot apple cider has all sorts of syrups and to top it off, comes with a light caramel drizzle. A medium serving contains around 71 grams of sugar!

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The Colbern Road Branch

The Colbern Road Branch

The Colbern Road Branch opened in 1992 when Lee's Summit grew too quickly for the Lee's Summit Branch to keep up. Now they are both very busy! Last year, 249,065 patrons visited the library.

Patron browsing the collection.

What Will You Read Next?

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 Colbern Road Branch has a collection of over 120,000 items.

The Colbern Road Branch Staff

The Colbern Road 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.

Art Display at the Colbern Road Branch

Learn Something New

An art display is one of the many ways to learn at the library. Books, movies, music, databases, events, classes, and more are all here waiting to teach you something new today.