Lexington Branch to undergo renovation

The Lexington Branch of Trails Regional Library will be undergoing renovation during the month of February. Changes will include a new circulation desk, updated lighting, and an office for the Branch Manager on the main floor. Books and other materials will also be moved around to provide the best access for patrons. The Branch will be closed to the public from February 15th to February 28th for the renovations and will reopen on March 1st. Please visit the Lexington Branch after the 1st of March to see our new look!!

Trails Regional Library Foundation to hold meeting in February 2010

The Trails Regional Library Foundation will hold their February meeting at 7:30 p.m. on February 25th at the Warrensburg Branch. The Warrensburg Branch is located at 432 N. Holden Street in Warrensburg.

Trails Regional Library Board to hold January Board Meeting in Warrensburg Branch

The Trails Regional Library Board will hold their January Library Board Meeting at the Warrensburg Branch at 7:30 p.m. on January 21st. The Warrensburg Branch is located at 432 N. Holden Street in Warrensburg.

Spring Programming Brochures Available at all branches

The Spring Programming Brochures are now available at all branches. The program brochure contains information on free programs provided at the branches of Trails Regional Library from January-May. Stop by any of the branches and pick one up today.

Odessa and Corder Branch Closed

The Corder and Odessa branches are closed today, January 8, 2010. The Odessa branch is closed due to issues with the building’s heating system. It is unknown at this time whether either branch will be open tomorrow, Saturday, January 9, 2010. Keep watching this page and/or listening to local radio stations for further information regarding emergency closings or cancellations within the Trails Regional Library system.

Early Closings Due to Weather Conditions

All Trails Regional Library branches will be closing at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, January 6-8, 2010 in light of the severe weather affecting Johnson and Lafayette Counties. Continue to keep an eye on this page and an ear to the local radio stations for further information about closings and cancellations as more information is available about weather developments.

Cleaning Supplies: Requests for Bids

Trails Regional Library is requesting bids for cleaning supplies. Please visit the section of the library’s web site called “About Trails-Employment, Bid and Purchasing Opportunities” for a complete listing of specific supplies, amounts to be included in the bid and contact information. Bids are due by 4:00 p.m. on October 30, 2009 and may be submitted by mail, fax or email.

Trails Regional Library Foundation Meeting

The Trails Regional Library Foundation will hold their October meeting on October 22, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Holden Branch. The Holden Branch is located at 207 S. Main Street in Holden.

Trails Regional Library Board Meeting

The Trails Regional Library Board will hold their October Library Board meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Leeton Express Branch. The Leeton Express Branch is located at 500 N. Main Street in Leeton.

Trails Regional Library to receive computers through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Trails Regional Library will receive $20,150, half in 2010 and the other half in 2011, for the purchase of 12 computers over two years through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Opportunity Online Hardware Grant. Trails Regional Library will match the Foundation’s grant with $11,050. The computers will replace some of the library’s public access computers at the Knob Noster and Lexington branches. The Knob Noster Branch will receive seven replacement computers and the Lexington Branch will receive five replacement computers over two years.