The branch offers customers a wide array of free resources and servicesfrom books, movies, and music, available in both physical and streaming formats, to technology services, including in-branch public computers and Wi-Fi as well as Chromebooks and internet hotspots available for checkout. MCPL also offers free access to many online research and learning resources, online classes and tutoring services, and digital versions of popular publications such as The Kansas City Star and other daily newspapers. Customers may browse for materials and attend in-person programs for all ages.
Situated on the northeastern frontiers of Independence, this library is one of only ten presidential libraries in the country to be governed and operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Standing over a verdant hill, the museum's Edward Neild-designed Marble exterior is a visible landmark in Independence's sweeping skyline. Its highly sought-after collections include 15 million pages of documents and over 35,000 objects that are all associated with the life and presidency of Harry Truman. The museum's blissful courtyard is also the final resting place of the 33rd President of the United States whose grave sits right next to that of his wife Bess.
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Connecting members of our dynamic community with information, tools, resources, and welcoming spaces to enrich their lives. As a public library, KCKPL recognizes that the library serves all residents of Wyandotte County, no matter age or economic conditions. This service area comprises a large and diverse population that is challenged by high levels of poverty and poor economic conditions. The goals of the library speak to broad community needs, including adequately located, maintained, accessible and secure public spaces; to ensure that services being offered to patrons are current and meet the needs of a constantly evolving community; to ensure that KCKPL is a good steward of tax-payer dollars; and that all citizens of Wyandotte County have access to library services.
The branch offers customers a wide array of free resources and servicesfrom books, movies, and music, available in both physical and streaming formats, to technology services, including in-branch public computers and Wi-Fi as well as Chromebooks and internet hotspots available for checkout. MCPL also offers free access to many online research and learning resources, online classes and tutoring services, and digital versions of popular publications such as The Kansas City Star and other daily newspapers. Customers may browse for materials, reserve meeting rooms, and attend in-person programs for all ages.
Connecting members of our dynamic community with information, tools, resources, and welcoming spaces to enrich their lives. As a public library, KCKPL recognizes that the library serves all residents of Wyandotte County, no matter age or economic conditions. This service area comprises a large and diverse population that is challenged by high levels of poverty and poor economic conditions. The goals of the library speak to broad community needs, including adequately located, maintained, accessible and secure public spaces; to ensure that services being offered to patrons are current and meet the needs of a constantly evolving community; to ensure that KCKPL is a good steward of tax-payer dollars; and that all citizens of Wyandotte County have access to library services.
The Truman Presidential Library is home to a world-class research facility that caters to scholars and history enthusiasts from around the world. Located in Truman's hometown of Independence, Missouri, the vast holdings of the Library consist of approximately: * 16 million pages of historical records and papers * 180,000 photographs * 800 motion picture films * 5100 sound recordings * 34,000 artifacts In addition, the Harry S. Truman Museum allows visitors to explore the 33rd President's boyhood years growing up in Independence, his combat experience in WWI, his years as a county court judge and U.S. Senator, and his presidency.
