Mid-Continent Public Library – Lee’s Summit Branch

When I was a nanny, once a week I would take the kids here for story time and books. They always loved it! The staff was always very polite and helpful, too.

The Mid-​Continent Public Library in Lee’s Summit is a great place for free events, such as concerts and story time/​crafts. We attend many music concerts, such at Mr. Stinky Feet Christmas show in Dec 2011 and toddler story time. I love the toddler story time which has a great story teller and fun crafts afterwards. My son is 3, and too old for this group but it is my favorite compared to the Pre-​K story time, which we did not enjoy as much. The person whom they have story tell for Pre-​K story time is not as good or entertaining for the kiddos.
They offer great selection of books, CDs and DVDs too, for both kids and adults. I have not been able to join in on any of the adult classes or activities but I’ve heard they are also great.
Overall, I highly recommend this library to anyone in the area looking for some free and fun things to do for yourself or your child!

I don’t even like to read.
Well, let me re-​state that. I like the benefits of having read something, but can’t seem to sit still very long with a book without feeling like I am forgetting to do something else or tempted to fall asleep.
Anyway, I thus find it funny that I am giving a library 5-​stars. Here is why:
— Though it may look small, this library is very thorough and chock-​full of books, media, kids resources, computers, work stations, magazines, DVDs, books on tape, etc.
— The facility is VERY, VERY clean, organized, and beautifully decorated.
— This location is chock-​full of things to do: read-​alongs, tutoring, classes, trivia, contests, etc. Never a dull moment!
— The staff are SUPER sweet and helpful.
— It is BEYOND easy to check out materials here. First of all, if you want any book within the larger metro system, you can simply log-​into the library’s website via your library card and request any kind of material (I usually get books on tape because, as you already know, I dislike reading, but they also keep me company during my work commute). Within a few days I get an e-​mail stating that my material is already at my requested location waiting for me. When you arrive at the library, there are a few shelves just for your material on hold arranged by requester’s last name. And if that isn’t amazing enough, you don’t even need to go to the checkout desk to take them home — there are self-​check outs that will e-​mail your receipt if you prefer rather than wasting paper. Seriously, light years away of the libraries of my childhood. Oh, and speaking of e-​mails: you can count on an e-​mail to also remind you when your checked-​out material is due, a service for which I am seriously indebted!
— Great location, lots of parking, great hours.
Did I mention that I don’t even like to read? Five stars, amazing library, you!