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Perks of having a KCPL library card that no one told you about

Library card with kirk hall in the background

One card to rule them all. | Photo by KCtoday

By now you’ve surely heard about the movie vault of the main library branch or perhaps even the seed library, but that’s just where this story begins. Your KCPL library card comes packed with perks that will make you renew your membership immediately.

“I don’t think people know that we have different kits that you can check out, like a stargazing one and a bird-watching kit,” Customer Service Manager Shelby Clark said.

These outdoorsy kits are found at the Ruiz Branch ( 2017 W. Pennway St., KCMO) but can be reserved + shipped to any KCPL location. Clark says Ruiz is KCPL’s nature-themed branch, so it holds the aforementioned kits, the main seed library, and even has hiking backpacks for you to checkout.

Your KCPL card can also help you reach your language goals with access to language learning apps Bluebird and Pronunciator — so you can brush up on you french for free before your trip to Paris.

The library also helps bridge the digital gap, providing Chromebooks and hotspots for checkout. Since the era of the home computer has passed, many people only have access to computers at work.

Want to check out the goodies for yourself? Make sure your library card is up-to-date. If you need to renew you can handle it all online — no special trip needed.

Asked

How many book titles are featured on the Community Bookshelf?

The library’s famous garage debuted in 2004, as community input helped choose these book titles.
A. 15
B. 42
C. 21
D. 22

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Events

Monday, Sept. 30

Fibers of Being | Monday, Sept. 30 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library - Main Branch | Free | The Weavers Guild of Kansas City is celebrating 70 years of fiber arts with a limited-edition exhibit.

Tuesday, Oct. 1

Johnson County General Election Candidate Meet & Greet | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church, Lenexa | Free | Meet the candidates running for everything from district attorney and county sheriff to state senate and representative.
Pumpkin Hollow | Tuesday, Oct. 1-Thursday, Oct. 3 | Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | $10+ | Take a horse-drawn hayride down to Pumpkin Hollow and let the kids run wild with mazes, pedal cars, petting zoos, and old-fashioned games

Wednesday, Oct. 2

Yappy Hour! | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee | $5 | This 1920s downtown square and farmstead is turning into an off-leash dog park (and human happy hour) for one night only.

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News Notes

Coming

These milkshakes will bring all the boys (and girls) to the yard. In early 2025, The Yard Milkshake Bar will make its metro debut at 1350 Walnut St., KCMO. The biz has been expanding after securing a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank for its decadent mason jar creations. (Kansas City Star)

Development

Santa Fe Road in Overland Park is going on a diet — a road diet that is. In 2025, the city will trim down a stretch of the street from four lanes to two, making way for bike lanes. The project will serve as a tester for future road plans. (Johnson County Post)

Closed

Permanently. Ça Va was supposed to be temporarily closed for updates, but its owner confirmed the closure will now be permanent due to financial woes that worsened during the break. (Kansas City Star)

Trending

A face we know “All Too Well.” Kelly Trasher is a popular KC nanny not just for her people skills, but because she looks like Taylor Swift’s twin. She says she dodges crowds who chase her, mistaking her for the singer. See if her resemblance makes you “Wonderstruck.” (Kansas City Star)

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Have a gourd-geous weekend

First Fridays fun: Grow a glass pumpkin patch

Fire away. | Photos by Belger Arts

Want to mix up your First Fridays fun and venture away from the Crossroads? Now’s your chance.

Visit the Belger Glass Annex (1219 E. 19th St., KCMO) this First Friday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. for a free fest complete with live glassblowing demonstrations, treats, and a peek at the locally-blown glass pumpkin patch.

Want to test out your own green thumb? For $75 you can join in on the glass-blowing bonanza — but you gotta get there early. Slots are limited and registration is in-person only.

PS: If you can’t make it to the First Friday event but still want to make a glass pumpkin, there’s a $75 class on Saturday, Oct. 12 with slots from 12 to 5:30 p.m.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

For your viewing pleasure: here I am cosplaying Belle from Beauty and the Beast in front of the Community Bookshelf. It’s one of my fave cosplays to date.

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