Cass County Public Library

Starting April 5th, the library will be open more hours. We will have safety guidelines in place. Read more:

Congratulations to the 2021 Audie Award winners as awarded by the Audio Publishers Association. Which will you add to your TBR list? To view the full list of categories and finalists, visit: www.audiopub.org/winners/2021-audies

Happy Very Hungry Caterpillar Day on the first day of Spring!

Only 2 open days left until the Archie branch closes for 2 weeks in preparation for the big move! Stop by today from 2pm to 7pm or Saturday 9am to 1pm to stock up. Read more about the move:

Make Dial-A-Story part of your bedtime routine. With sections less than 30 minutes, it is the perfect way to fit reading aloud into your schedule with kids of any age! Call 816-579-6121 today to listen to the Chocolate Touch!

Listen as Santa and Mrs. Claus share the story of one of their funniest Christmas memories: https://youtu.be/jjqU1sQEvrM

You're invited to a holiday party taking place in the last book you read. Do you go?You're invited to a holiday party taking place in the last book you read. Do you go?

Hanukkah Sameach! Last night was the first night of Hanukkah. The festival of lights will last through Friday, December 18th. Learn more about the origin and tradition:

Next year's summer reading program will be celebrating "Tails & Tales," but we want to see what animals you are dressing up as this Halloween! Drop a picture below to show off your costumes!

The anger is real!

In the comments: what is a narrative you like to recommend to other beings?

Today, December 7, a day that will live in infamy, marks the official entry of the United States into the Second World War. Access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines about World War II from any device instantly through OverDrive or Libby: https://bit.ly/casswwii

Did you know Beanstack isn't just for summer reading? You can track your reading year-round, even if you don't sign up for any challenges.

We've gone fine free! All daily overdue fines have been eliminated. Find out more:

Travel guides for 2020.

From silly to spooky, find a Halloween read and place a hold today https://bit.ly/3dhJff4

We are open today, October 12th, though it is Columbus Day. You may not be able to go to the bank, but you can visit us! An increasing number of states and cities are observing this holiday as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Find out more: https://www.dictionary.com/e/indigenous-peoples-day-vs-col/

We are open to the public again! Visits are limited to 30 minutes, and we have reduced occupancy limits. We also have curbside still available for patrons who prefer not to come into our buildings. Find your branch's hours and more information here: https://www.casscolibrary.org/library-reopens/

The National Book Award finalists in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translation, and young people’s literature have been announced!

Find your local branch's hours and more information at https://www.casscolibrary.org/library-reopens/

We are open to the public today, October 5th! Branch visits will be limited to 30 minutes, and we strongly encourage visitors to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth. We will still have curbside on Mondays and Thursdays from 2pm to 7pm, if patrons do not want to visit. Find your local branch's hours and more information here:

We now have checkout stations at our Northern Resource Center, Harrisonville branch, and Pleasant Hill branch. So, when you come in to see us, try it out. This service was made possible by CARES grant funds and Library Services and Technology Act funds through the Missouri State Library, a division of the Secretary of State.

To kick-off Banned Books Week, the American Library Association revealed the Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books of the Past Decade. How many have you read? What's on your TBR list? https://bit.ly/306tsdu