In 2023, the Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS) awarded several grants aimed at enhancing accessibility in our member public libraries. As the grant reports start pouring in from across the region, the results are nothing short of impressive. We extend our thanks to all our member libraries for their commitment to making their spaces accessible and inclusive, ensuring they serve every member of their communities effectively. How many times do we enter and exit doors without much thought to whether it’s accessible? -B. Shaffer Brandi Shaffer, the director of Burlingame Community Library, utilized her grant to create a significant improvement in library accessibility: a new entrance complete with an automatic accessible door. This upgrade is a substantial enhancement over the… Read More »Burlingame Community Library – Accessibility Grant