Coffey County Library — Burlington Branch
🏢 Coffey County Library System · Burlington, Kansas
Coffey County Library — Burlington Branch
The Burlington Branch is the headquarters location of the six-branch Coffey County Library system, housed in a 14,490-square-foot facility built in 1994 and serving this Flint Hills county seat with over 20,000 books, genealogy resources, and community programming.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 410 Juniatta Street, Burlington, KS 66839
Phone: (620) 364-5333
Website: cclibks.org
Plus Code: 86C657W6+X7 (Burlington, KS)
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📖 About Coffey County Library — Burlington Branch
The Coffey County Library was formed in 1988 following a successful countywide vote to unify five separate city libraries into a single county system — a rare act of civic coordination that gave Burlington and its neighbors a shared resource far stronger than any individual branch. The Burlington Branch, constructed in 1994 at 14,490 square feet, serves as the administrative headquarters and largest location of the six-branch system, which also serves Gridley, Lebo, LeRoy, New Strawn, and Waverly. The library maintains a collection of more than 20,000 books and periodicals plus audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray. A standout resource for researchers is in-library access to Ancestry.com, funded by the Burlington Genealogical Society, available on patron computers at all system branches. The library is also a member of the Southeast Kansas Library System, which provides regional interlibrary loan and shared services. Through Sunflower eLibrary (OverDrive) and Hoopla, patrons can borrow digital content around the clock with a free library card.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Formed 1988 — county vote unified five city libraries into one six-branch system
- 14,490 sq ft headquarters building constructed 1994
- Ancestry.com access on patron computers — funded by the Burlington Genealogical Society
- Member of Southeast Kansas Library System for regional interlibrary loan
- Sunflower eLibrary (OverDrive) + Hoopla for 24/7 digital borrowing
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Kansas library cardholders can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines any time through Sunflower eLibrary and Hoopla.
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Coffey County residents
- In-library Ancestry.com genealogy access (patron computers, all branches)
- Interlibrary loan through Southeast Kansas Library System
- Computer access and public Wi-Fi
- Meeting room for community events
- Audiobooks, DVDs, and Blu-ray checkout
- Library of Things (Hoopla digital + physical specialty items)
- Outreach: storytimes to daycares, books to jail and nursing homes
🎸 Programs
- Story time for young children (in-branch and outreach to daycares)
- After-school programs
- Chess club
- Yarn crafting and sewing circle socials
- Caregiver and cancer support groups
- DIY craft workshops and educational presentations
- Summer Reading Program
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeast Kansas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How was the Coffey County Library system formed?
The Coffey County Library was established in 1988 after a successful countywide election to unify five separate city libraries into a single county system. The Burlington Branch became the administrative headquarters when the current 14,490-square-foot building was constructed in 1994.
Can I access Ancestry.com at Coffey County Library?
Yes. The Burlington Genealogical Society funds a subscription to Ancestry.com that is available on patron computers at all Coffey County Library branches, including Burlington. No personal subscription is required — just visit the library during open hours.
What is Sunflower eLibrary and how do I use it?
Sunflower eLibrary is a Kansas statewide consortium of over 150 member libraries that provides free access to eBooks, audiobooks, and eVideos through OverDrive. With your Coffey County Library card, download the free Libby app or visit sunflowerelibrary.overdrive.com to start borrowing digital titles instantly.
Does the Burlington Branch serve surrounding communities?
Yes. The Coffey County Library system operates six branches — Burlington, Gridley, Lebo, LeRoy, New Strawn, and Waverly — so residents throughout the county can access services. The library also conducts outreach, taking story times to daycotes and delivering books to the county jail and local nursing homes.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
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