Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library branches will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:

Tuesday, December 24th

Wednesday, December 25th

Thursday, December 26th

Tuesday, December 31st

Wednesday, January 1st

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle & Turner Library will also be closed on:

Monday, December 23rd

Friday, December 27th

Monday, December 30th

Boards & Governance

Library Governance

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library has two separate boards associated with library governance and funding.

USD #500

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is governed by the Board of Education of Unified School District #500. The board consists of seven members elected by the citizens of USD #500. Visit their website for board information.

Board of Education Website

Wyandotte County Library Board

KCKPL also receives a portion of its funding from the Wyandotte County Library Board. This board consists of 11 (eleven) members that are appointed by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County Commissioners. The County Library Board has the authority to set the County Library Tax Levy. Visit their website for board information.

County Library Board Website