About Leavenworth Public Library
Mission
The Leavenworth Public Library is a gathering space for everyone that stimulates discovery, understanding and enjoyment.
Vision
We are a thriving library enriching the community.
Values
Community
Openness
Service
Discovery
Our organization’s guiding principles, rooted in our values are to:
- Operate ethically
- Respect different points of view
- Welcome everyone
- Seek ways to improve
To learn about our new direction for the future, read our full Strategic Plan.
Library Leadership
Matthew Nojonen
Director
Jacqueline Slingsby
Assistant Director | Patron Experience Supervisor
Sara Krapp
Youth Services Manager
Cindy McGuire
Program and Marketing Manager
Library Contacts
Business Manager
913-682-5666 ext. 7100
Interlibrary Loan Technician
913-682-5666 ext. 6100
Reference Department
913-682-5666 ext. 2100
Library History
The story of the Leavenworth Public Library is one of sustained and effective community collaboration.
A citizen’s group founded the first library. They advocated for the Carnegie facility and a local tax to fund service. Voters approved that funding and the City has maintained it for 122 years.
The current facility was donated by a local businessman and voters demonstrated their support again, approving a bond issue to convert the former grocery store into a functioning library. At the same time, a volunteer Foundation raised money for furniture and equipment.
The next chapter in the story starts now and we invite you to take part in making it a success.
