Raytown Branch

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Take the Time

Dear Customers,
Thank you for your continual use of the library. You make our days and nights go quickly when we’re busy. I hope you are able to locate books and other information quickly. If not, please ask anyone, as we are here to help our customers.

Sincerely,
Mary M.

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Start Your Own Streak

When I read The Reading Promise: My Father and The Books We Shared by Alice Ozma, I knew I wanted to write about this book in connection with the RAFT Program (Reading Aloud Family Time). What a perfect fit!

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Tunisian Crochet

Tunisian crochet is also known as the "afghan stitch." It is a beautiful technique that starts with a chain as with crochet. You pick up stitches from the chain, leaving the stitches on the hook. You then work off the loops that are on the hook, never turning the piece. Both crochet and knit stitches are used in creating attractive pieces.
 

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The Raytown Branch

The Raytown Branch

The current Raytown Branch opened in 1990 and is officially named the "Joe Herndon Branch."

Last year, 222,317 patrons visited the library.

The Raytown Branch Staff.

The Raytown 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.

Cake decorating class.

Learning Opportunities

Cake decorating is one of the many things you will learn at the library. Books, movies, music, databases, events, classes, and more are all here waiting to teach you something new today.

Children's section of Raytown Branch.

Summer Reading Program Spirit

Summer Reading Program is a big deal at MCPL. Over 35,000 kids participate in the program each year. Those who do earn books and prizes as they build reading skills for the next school year.