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.
So far in 2018, the Library has expanded its hours of operation system-wide and has launched a new, mobile-friendly website. This summer, its capital plan began, launching several years of construction projects.
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.
In the coming months, use this page to keep up to date on the latest communications from the Library regarding its future.
For information about branch reopening celebrations, please see your branch's construction page below.
For information about fine forgiveness tokens, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Current Library Construction
Midwest Genealogy Center
Midwest Genealogy Center
Will remain open during construction of the new 400-seat community hall.
New Lee's Summit Branch
A property has been acquired. A groundbreaking date will be announced soon.
Red Bridge
Red Bridge
Will remain open during construction, which will begin in Spring 2019.
Liberty
A property has been acquired. The groundbreaking will be in Fall 2019.
Completed Construction Projects
Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs
The Excelsior Springs Branch reopened to the public on November 5, 2018.
Platte City
The Platte City Branch reopened to the public on November 5, 2018.
Blue Springs South
Blue Springs South
The Blue Springs South Branch reopened to the public on December 10, 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 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.