Services

Adult Programs

We offer many different programs for adults. You can see more details here.

Teen Programs

We offer many different programs for teens. You can see more details here.

Children's Programs

We offer many different programs for children. You can see more details here.

STORYtimes

We have several STORYtimes throughout the month, catering to different ages.

Study Rooms

We have two study rooms available for use, one may be reserved in advance.

Meeting Rooms

Reserve a room for your eligible organization’s meeting.

Mobile Printing

Print to the Library’s printers from your laptop or device.

eLibrary Options

Instructions and links for using hoopla, Sunflower eLibrary, and the State Library’s Digital Books.

Find A Book

Resources and search tools to help you find something to read

Interlibrary Loan

Request to borrow a book from a participating library.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power.

Book A Librarian

Need Help? Request time with our knowledgeable library staff.

Computers, Printers, and WiFi

We have computers, printers and wifi for our library patrons to use.

Photocopying, Faxing, and Notary

Did you know we have these services available for a small fee?

Newsletters

Current and past issues of the Basehor Community Library Newsletter

Software Tutorials

Tutorials to help you learn how to use popular computer software.

State Library Databases

Kansas State Library’s online resources for your research project.

Mango Languages

Start the conversation. Learn a foreign language.

Voter Registration

Online voter registration for residents of Leavenworth County.

DMV Practice Tests

Resources aimed at helping you to succeed at the Kansas DMV.

Our current collection includes more than 65,700 books, audiobooks on CD and in digital, movies, video games, e-books, e-readers, magazines, and music. Through our shared catalog NEXT, Basehor Community Library patrons enjoy access to over one million items.

If you have questions regarding any of our services please feel free to contact us.

Basehor Community Library

1400 158th St.
Basehor, KS 66007

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Library Hours (Inside & Drive-Thru):
Mon - Sat: 9a-5p
Tue: 9a-8p
Sun: 1p-5p
Additional Drive Thru Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thu: 5p-8p

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Study Rooms

The library has two small study rooms, 119 West and 120 East, located in the Adult area. Study room 119 West is available on a first come, first serve basis only. Study room 120 East, however, can be reserved for a period of two hours at a time. Advanced reservations can be made within 24 hours of the scheduled time by calling the library at (913) 724-2828. If the patron doesn’t arrive within fifteen minutes past the scheduled time, the reservation will be forfeited. Library staff reserves the right to limit the time spent in a study room by a single user.

For further information, please see our Meeting Room Policy.

Basehor Community Library MobilePrint™ Instructions

With our MobilePrint Service™, you can use your personal computer or mobile device to print to the library’s printers from anywhere. Simply submit documents for printing and come to the library to release and pick up your document using your email address. There are three ways to Mobile Print:

Use the website to print from a laptop, device, or desktop computer at home or work:

Begin by visiting printeron.net/bcl/print
Select one of the 8 printers listed to match the size of your document.
Enter your email address.
Browse your computer to find and select the file you wish to print.
Click the icon to move to the next screen and select printing options. Click the green print icon (you will see the status of your print job and a reference number).
At the Print Release Station in the library, select “Release a Print Job”.
Enter the email address you supplied, select your print job, and print.

Use an app to print from tablet or smartphone:

Visit your device’s ‘store’ for apps, install and launch the PrinterOn app.
Click “No printer selected”.
Click “Search”. Search for Basehor Community Library.
Find Basehor Community Library and click one of the 8 printers listed to match the size of your document. Click save.
To print:
- Documents: when viewing the document, click in the upper right corner and upload the document to the PrinterOn App. The upload button might be in a different place, depending on your brand or type of device.
- Photos from your phone: open the app, click on “photo” and select a photo to print.
- Select the PrinterOn printer.
- Enter an email address if asked and click on the check mark (you will receive a notice that the job started, and shortly after another message stating “Job Success”).
- At the Print Release Station in the library, select “Release a Print Job”.
- Enter the email address you supplied or is the default on your device, select your print job, and print.

Use email to send something directly to library print system:

Email from any device directly to the library’s print system at
At the Print Release Station in the library, select “Release a Print Job”.
Enter the email address you supplied or is the default on your device, select your print job, and print.

If you would like to download a PDF of these instructions, click here.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge—all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child ages birth to five years can participate.

Register at the library: You will receive a folder with all the information
to begin the program.
Track your reading: Fill in a circle on your reading log for each book you read with your child.
Every Book Counts: Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. You can also count the books your child hears in storytime, in daycare or preschool, as long as your child listens to the entire book.
100-Books: Each time you read 100 books, bring the reading log to the library for your child to receive special recognition and to pick up a new reading log for your next 100 books.
500 & 1000 Books: When you reach the 500 & 1000 book levels, your child will receive a special reward.
Keep on Reading: Don’t stop at 1,000! Keep on reading together;
there’s more learning ahead!

One thousand books may seem like a lot, but if you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than 3 years. If you read three books a night, you could reach your goal in just one year! Ask our friendly staff for suggestions— we’re here to help you on your journey to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Happy Reading!

Mr. Patrick – Patrick Peterson, ppeterson@basehorlibrary.org

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who can sign up for this program?
Any child from birth until Kindergarten can participate.

How long will the program take?
It can take from a few months to a few years. The program is self-paced so it depends on how often you read together.

Do we have to read books from the library?
No, you can read books from anywhere-your home, preschool, grandma’s house, waiting rooms, anywhere that has books!

My child wants me to read the same book over and over. Can I count that book more than once?
Yes, mark the log every time you read the book.

I have more than one child I am reading to. Can I count the same title for each child?
Yes.

Can I really expect to read 1000 books to my child before kindergarten?
If you read only one bedtime story every night for 3 years you will have read 1040 books to your child. If you read 10 books each week for 2 years, you will have read to your child 1040 books. Double that to 20 books and you will have the 1000 books read in one year. If you read just 3 books every day for a year, you will have read 1095 books to your child.

You can find more information on this downloadable information sheet, or ask us next time you visit.

Computers, Printers, and WiFi

We have 32 computers in the library for patron use. They are located in the Adult, Children's, and Teen sections. You can use your library card to log in, or just ask us for a guest pass. We also have a laptop that can be borrowed for use in the library.

All of our computers connect to a printer that prints in color or black-and-white. You can print double-sided if you select that option when you send your job to the printer. You can also print from your own device; you can even send your print jobs from home to be picked up at the library later. Here’s how to do that: Basehor Community Library MobilePrint™ Instructions. Cost for printing ranges from .10 to .50 per copy.

We also have unsecured wifi available for use inside the library and outside in close proximity to the library. You don't need a password, just select the BCL-Guest network and agree to our use policy.

Photocopying, Faxing, and Notary

Need to fax a document to someone? You can do that at the library. You can also copy documents using our copier, either single or double-sided.

Did you know the library has a Notary on staff? We do! Be sure and call ahead to make sure our Director, Diana Weaver, will be there to notarize your documents for you. There is no charge for notary service at the library.

Software Tutorial Resources

GCF Learn Free

For almost 20 years, the GCFLearnFree.org program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more—GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 7,000 lessons, more than 1,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.

Learn and develop the skills needed to advance in work and life.

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/

Learning Express by EBSCO

Registered users can access a variety of educational resources from interactive, online learning platforms.

https://www.learningexpresshub.com

Universal Class

With a catalog of over 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses, attend class and do assignments on your schedule. Each course has a real instructor who you may communicate with using email. You are welcome to enroll in up to 5 courses. For each course you have up to 6 months to finish and courses are accessible 24/7 via the Internet.

These are non-credit courses and are provided for your personal enrichment, but are not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

http://kslib.info/uclass

Budget & Finance Policy

Capital Improvement Fund

In January, 1990 the Basehor Community Library Board of Directors established a capital improvement fund pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1258. The board will annually transfer up to, but not exceeding, ten percent (10%) of the county tax funds received to the capital improvement fund. Funds will be allocated as needed according to statute for major capital improvements, or may be transferred back into the general fund.

Monetary Gifts

The Basehor Community Library Board of Directors encourages gifts, bequests and memorials to the Basehor Community Library. Acceptance and use will be made at the discretion of the Director and the Board.

Money Handling & Investments

The Board will not incur indebtedness in excess of money on hand or budgeted in accordance with the Cash Basis Law (K.S.A. 10-1113).

The library shall conduct an annual audit done by an outside accounting firm.

An annual budget shall be developed by the Library Director and Treasurer. The proposed budget shall be submitted to the Board for approval at the July monthly Board meeting. The approved budget and notice of a public hearing shall be published in the Leavenworth Times in July. The public hearing must be held no later than August 15th and the budget submitted to the Leavenworth County Clerk by August 25th (K.S.A. 79-2933, K.S.A. 79-2930).

Authorized signatures on the library’s bank accounts shall be those of the Board Officers and the Library Director. All written checks are required to have two signatures. The Secretary’s signature is required (K.S.A. 10-803). The second signature may be the Treasurer’s, Board Chair, or the library Director. Those authorized to access the library’s safe deposit box shall be the Board Officers, library Director and the library Office Manager.

Certificates of deposit may be purchased upon motion of the Board. Certificates of deposit may be cashed by any two of the following: treasurer, president, secretary, director.

The treasurer will report the financial status to the Board monthly presenting checks to be issued, the working budget, and an overview of account balances and certificates of deposit. Approval to pay checks presented in the treasurer’s report shall be made by a motion of the board.

In accordance with K.S.A. 12-1226, the treasurer shall be bonded.

The Library Director, Assistant Director, and Adult Services Librarian are issued credit cards to be used to purchase supplies and/or equipment for the library. The limit of each card is $1,000 for the Assistant Director and Adult Services Librarian, and $2,000 for the Library Director.
The Director has standing approval for purchases up to $10,000.

** Approved by the Basehor Community Library Board of Trustees on March 6, 2007; amended July 10, 2014; amended April 11, 2019 **