Following the passage of Proposition L on November 8, 2016, and the additional funding it brought beginning in December 2017, the Library was able to increase its operating hours according to community needs, enhance its services to customers, and launch a new, mobile-friendly website in early 2018.
In June 2018, its capital plan launched, beginning several years of construction projects which will see renovation or replacement of all Library facilities, and the addition of two new service locations.
It is important to the Library that residents stay informed about these future plans, updates on progress made towards accomplishing its goals, and new additions to services and resources made possible by the new funds.
Please visit this page to keep up to date on the latest progress from the Library regarding Capital Plan projects.
Current Library Construction
North Oak Branch
Closing: November 28, 2021
Reopening date: September 6, 2023
Grain Valley Branch
Current Branch Closing: August 12
Opening: September 2023
Riverside Branch
Groundbreaking: May 19, 2023
Opening: 2024
East Independence Branch
Groundbreaking: 2023
Opening: 2024
Completed Construction Projects
2022
Green Hills Library Center
The Green Hills Library Center opened to the public on September 9, 2022.
Woodneath Library Center Auditorium
The Woodneath Library Center Auditorium was dedicated on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Lee's Summit Branch
The Lee's Summit Branch reopened to the public on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
2021
Blue Ridge Branch
The Blue Ridge Branch reopened to the public on Monday, November 29, 2021.
Colbern Road Library Center
The Colbern Road Library Center reopened to the public on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
Grandview Branch
The Grandview Branch reopened to the public on Friday, March 19, 2021.
South Independence Branch
The South Independence Branch reopened to the public on February 10, 2021.
Parkville Branch
The Parkville Branch reopened to the public on January 5, 2021.
2020
Withers Branch
The Withers Branch (formerly the Liberty Branch) opened on September 23, 2020.
East Lee's Summit Branch
The East Lee's Summit Branch opened on June 16, 2020.
Blue Springs North Branch
The Blue Springs North Branch reopened to the public on March 9, 2020.
Buckner Branch
The Buckner Branch reopened to the public on February 5, 2020.
Raytown Branch
The Raytown Branch reopened to the public on January 27, 2020.
2019
North Independence Branch
The North Independence Branch reopened to the public on October 29, 2019.
Red Bridge Branch
The Red Bridge Branch reopened to the public on September 26, 2019.
Midwest Genealogy Center
MGC's new community hall was completed in August 2019.
Kearney Branch
The Kearney Branch reopened to the public on June 3, 2019.
Claycomo Branch
The Claycomo Branch reopened to the public on May 13, 2019.
Edgerton Branch
The Edgerton Branch reopened to the public on February 19, 2019.
Dearborn Branch
The Dearborn Branch reopened to the public on January 22, 2019.
Camden Point Branch
The Camden Point Branch reopened to the public on January 22, 2019.
Lone Jack Branch
The Lone Jack Branch reopened to the public on January 7, 2019.
2018
Blue Springs South Branch
The Blue Springs South Branch reopened to the public on December 10, 2018.
Antioch Branch
The Antioch Branch reopened to the public on November 26, 2018.
Platte City Branch
The Platte City Branch reopened to the public on November 5, 2018.
Excelsior Springs Branch
The Excelsior Springs Branch reopened to the public on November 5, 2018.
Oak Grove Branch
The Oak Grove Branch reopened to the public on October 10, 2018.
Weston Branch
The Weston Branch reopened to the public on September 20, 2018.
Fine Forgiveness Token
To thank customers for their patience while branches are closed, the Library will distribute $10 fine and fee forgiveness tokens at a designated time following the branch’s reopening.
Here are a few facts to know about the tokens:
- Each token is good for a one-time clearance of fines and fees (except for damaged or lost materials) up to $10.
- All types of fines and fees are eligible to be cleared with tokens.
- One token per customer who attends the ribbon cutting or visits the branch the day of the open house.
- Tokens will be accepted at the branch where it was distributed for one year after the date of that branch’s open house.
- Tokens have no cash value.