Lee's Summit Branch

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Weeding, Weeding, Weeding

I am very proud of myself this year. I’ve managed to keep my little vegetable patch weeded. You may think that this is not such a big deal, but it is for me. I hate weeding! Trying to differentiate between weeds and vegetables (especially when they are seedlings) is a pain. Who knew that spinach seedlings look just like grass? Not me. Good thing I was letting those weeds get a little taller so I could get a hold of them. Bending, stooping, or kneeling is also a pain (sometimes literally). I have been using a rotary cultivator to help with the weeding chore.

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Go Organic!

Organic gardening is one of the most popular of all gardening methods. Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary defines organic as: of, relating to, or derived from living organisms. So basically, going organic means you garden without the use of chemical herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, or fertilizers.

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First Friday Film: Notorious

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The Lee's Summit Branch

The Lee's Summit Branch

The current Lee's Summit Branch opened in 1991. It is currently about 12 times larger than first library located on the second floor of city hall. Last year, 206,879 patrons visited the library.

Patrons attend a program at the Lee's Summit Branch.

Learn Something New

There are 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.

Book display at Lee's Summit Branch.

What Will You Read Next?

Lee's Summit Branch offers a collection of over 140,000 items. If you can't find it 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 Lee's Summit Branch Staff

The Lee's Summit 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.