Following the passage of Proposition L on November 8, 2016, and the additional funding it brought beginning in December 2017, the Library will be able to enhance its services to customers and begin the renovation or replacement of aging facilities.
In 2018, the Library expanded its hours of operation system-wide and launched a new, mobile-friendly website. In June, its capital plan began, launching 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 including branch reopening celebrations.
For information about fine forgiveness tokens, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Current Library Construction
Colbern Road Branch
Colbern Road Branch
The Colbern Road Branch will be closed for renovations from March 15 until Spring 2021.
Grandview Branch
Grandview Branch
Closing Date: July 3, 2020; Reopening Date: Late Spring 2021
Parkville Branch
Parkville Branch
The Parkville Branch resumed service on Tuesday, January 5 following renovation.
South Independence Branch
South Independence Branch
Closing Date: August 30, 2020; Reopening Date: Early 2021
Woodneath Library Center Auditorium
Woodneath Library Center Auditorium
Groundbreaking: September 14, 2020
Future Construction Projects
2020
- Blue Ridge Branch Renovation – Beginning Late 2020
- Riverside Branch Renovation – Estimated Beginning Late 2020
2021
- Boardwalk Branch Replacement – Beginning 2021
- Lee’s Summit Branch Renovation – Estimated Summer 2021
- Grain Valley Branch Replacement – Estimated Beginning Late 2021
- North Oak Branch Replacement – Estimated Beginning Late 2021
Completed Construction Projects
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 was completed in Spring 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
Fine Forgiveness Token
To thank customers for their patience while branches are closed, the Library will distribute $10 fine and fee forgiveness tokens at both the ribbon cuttings and all day during the open house Celebrations taking place at each branch.
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.