The North-East Branch is located in the historic Northeast area - about 15 minutes from downtown Kansas City. In addition to items in English the North-East Library features a wide variety of materials in Spanish: books, magazines, fotonovelas, CDs, and DVDs. There is also a variety of books, newspapers in other languages to support the community.
North-East serves as a community center for the area as well as a meeting place for various community organizations and neighborhood associations.
At this branch
- Computers: 16 for adults, 4 for kids, 3 "express" (15-minute limit).
- Wireless: All branches have wireless Internet access.
- Study Rooms:
2 rooms — accommodate 1 – 2 people
(2 hour limit; available on a first-come, first-served basis) - Meeting Rooms: 2 rooms
- Village Post Office
No matter what your limitations, maybe you can still reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of exercise. This class is designed to give you a total body workout. Cardio, strength and flexibility exercises are all performed from a seated position.
Come play the Wii, the Xbox, the Playstation, and more! This event is appropriate for ages 10-18.
Bring your technology questions for a one-on-one session with a tech coach! This service is first come, first served. If you would like to make an appointment with a tech coach, call 816-701-3606.
Village Post Office
Limited postal services are available:
- Purchase Forever Stamps
- Obtain Priority Mail Flat Rate envelopes and boxes
- Mail pre-stamped envelopes or packages
- Enjoy extended P.O. Box hours
Branch History
The North-East Branch opened in 1914 in Northeast High School with 6,000 books. In 1986 the Northeast, East, and Blue Valley branches were combined into the North-East branch. The library building at 6000 Wilson Road opened in 1989 and now contains approximately 65,000 items.