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The 10 Most Important Things to Know for New Library Card Holders

director7199
Sep 2
5 min read

At this point, you’ve probably heard that library cards offer access to more than just books. But what does your Goddard Public Library card get you? We want you to use your card to its highest potential, so this post will walk you through everything you need to know about your library card.


  1. What is the KanShare system?

The KanShare Library system is a consortium that was created to give library card holders access to more materials than what would be available within only their home library. The KanShare Libraries are:

  • Andover Public Library

  • Augusta Public Library

  • Bradford Memorial Library (El Dorado)

  • Derby Public Library

  • Goddard Public Library

  • Mulvane Public Library

  • Park City Public Library

  • Rose Hill Public Library

That means your Goddard Public Library card is a KanShare card, and your home library is Goddard. So, you can place items like books and DVDs on hold, and they will be sent to the Goddard library for pickup - for free! You will get a message when your item is ready for pickup, and we will hold it here at the library for 7 days.


Being a member of the KanShare system also means that you can go to any of the libraries mentioned above and use your Goddard card there.


  1. Physical Books, ebooks, and audiobooks?

That’s right - In addition to you’re library card giving you access to the KanShare Libraries physical book collection, and it also gives you access to ebooks and audiobooks through Libby! Libby is a free service and is available for download on any mobile device.

  • Download the Libby by Overdrive app.

  • Search Goddard Public Library (Sunflower eLibrary)

  • Enter your 14-digit card number

  • The last 4-digits of your phone number will be your PIN number.

  • Browse and enjoy!


  1. Movies, TV Shows, and Documentaries, too?

Yup! We are very excited to be offering services through the Kanopy app! Much like Libby, Kanopy can be downloaded to any mobile device - shows and movies can even be streamed to a Smart TV. Kanopy will give you 12 tickets to use each month. Tickets do not roll over, but will reset each month. Kanopy Kids offers unlimited streaming of all programs and does not require tickets.

  • Download the Kanopy app to your mobile device.

  • Search Goddard Public Library.

  • Enter your 14-digit card number.

  • The last 4-digits of your phone number will be your password.

  • Create an account and verify your email.

  • Browse, stream, and enjoy!


  1. DVDs

If you aren’t finding exactly what you are looking for on Kanopy, you can likely find it the old fashioned way - from our DVD collection! Whether you are wanting a movie night or need to keep the kids busy on a road trip, DVDs are still reliable for free entertainment from the library.


We also have Binge Bags available for checkout. Each Binge Bag has three to four movies, a bag of popcorn, and some candy. Yes, when you checkout a Binge Bag, you can pop the popcorn and eat the candy. You do not need to replace either, just make sure the bag is returned with each movie.


  1. Computer Access

We have eight computers available for patron use. Library computers require you to enter you library card number and the last four digits of your phone number to log in. However, anyone over the age of 18 can use a computer with a guest pass - Staff may request to see photo ID for guest passes.


  1. Experience Passes

The Goddard library is proud to offer our patrons experience passes to four Wichita area attractions. Currently, we have Exploration Place, Botanica, Wichita Art Museum, and Tanganyika. These passes are typically on a waiting list for patrons due to popularity, and we only offer one to two passes per location. Each pass checks out for one week at a time and, when the pass becomes available to you, library staff will call and inform you that you have two days to pick the pass up. Once the pass is picked up, it checks out for 7 days. To place one of the passes on hold, you can call the library at 316-794-8771.


Each location’s pass offers different perks, so if you are looking for more details depending on location, please ask library staff!


  1. Tonies

Tonies are now available at the library! Tonieboxes are audio boxes that play songs and read books, depending on what character is placed on top of the box.


Currently, we have two Tonieboxes available and four bags of Tonie Characters, but we are working on getting more into the system! Tonie items check out for one week at a time. If you do not have a Toniebox at home, you can check out one box and one bag of characters at a time. If you already have a box, you are welcome to check out our characters, also one bag at a time!


  1. Magazines

Want to stay up to date on all the latest celebrity drama? Looking for tips to decorate your home? Need new recipe ideas? We have magazines for that! We have Taste of Home, Better Homes & Gardens, People, Consumer Reports, and more. Magazines check out for one week at a time with your library card.


  1. Library of Things

You may have heard the term “Library of Things” before, but do you know what all we offer at our library? The Library of Things consists of all items within the library that are available for checkout that aren’t books.

Goddard’s Library of Things consists of:

  • Medical Equipment (Wheel Chairs, Walkers, Crutches, Canes, Commodes, and Shower Chairs)

    • Medical lending is made possible through a partnership with the Goddard Lions Club.

  • Early Literacy Multisensory Kits (ELMS)

    • Backpacks with themes created to target early literacy skills for children.

  • Learning Kits

    • Backpacks with vairous themes for older children and adults. Themes include board games, genealogy, book club sets, American Girl Dolls, Hot Wheels, and more.

  • Hotspots

  • Laptops

  • Disc Golf Kits

  • Radon Test Kit

  • Testing the Waters Kit

  • IFixIt Tool Kit


  1. All this, for FREE?

That’s right - Your library card gives you access to all this, completely free to you!


So, even if reading is not your thing, we hope you can find something to enjoy at the Goddard Public Library!


If you do not already have a library card with us, you can stop by the library anytime Monday through Friday 9:30am to 6pm, and Saturday's from 9am-1pm. To get a library card, we just need to see photo ID and proof of current address if it is not current on your ID.


You can also join us during the upcoming Main Street Market on Sunday, September 13th from 2-5pm to get your free library card. We will have a spin the wheel activity and prizes, in addition to library card to sign up!






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