About the Kits
The State Library offers numerous adult and youth book discussion kits, as well as programming kits, in a variety of genres and themes.
Book discussion kits include copies of the book (up to 15 for adult kits and 20 for youth), an audiobook when available, and a discussion guide. Some youth book kits also include a large print and/or Spanish copy of the title.
Programming kits encourage kids and adults to explore, create, and learn at the library and at home. These kits contain many developmentally appropriate materials—books, CDs, DVDs, electronics, games or toys, and resource guides. For more specific information on these kits, please visit Programming Kits.
Reserving a Kit
Reservations are handled through a scheduling system called Kit Keeper.
Please include your name in the
Patron
Notes field and whether you are scheduling for a public library program or outside patron (such as a school).
Please be aware that all State Library kits are shipped using the
KYVL statewide courier service and can only be used in Kentucky. If your library does not have a courier route, please contact
Deborah.Hibbard@ky.gov, 502-564-8378 to make other arrangements for shipping.
Reserving a kit requires entering authentication credentials. If you need assistance, please contact
kdlareferencedesk@ky.gov.
Reserve a Kit
Large Print Book Discussion Kits Genre List (PDF)
Creating Simple Kit Title Lists in Kit Keeper to Print or Save as a PDF (PDF)
Youth Kit Titles (Excel) - coming soon
KDLA Youth Resources @ Your Public Library flyer (PDF)
KDLA Resources for Book Clubs and Programming generic flyer (PDF)
Kit-iquette (PDF)
Introducing Kit Keeper: A New Way to Make KDLA Kit Reservations (recorded webinar),
Introducing Kit Keeper (PDF)
FAQ
Who can reserve a kit?
Anyone residing in Kentucky can make use of our kits, including schoolteachers and school librarians, homeschooling parents, and community book clubs.
However, all kits must be reserved by a local Kentucky public library staff member. If you need help determining who to contact at your local public library, please email
kdlareferencedesk@ky.gov.
When will I get my kit?
When scheduling,
please allow at least
two weeks
for delivery. Choose a “reserve" date two weeks prior to the date you need the kit. If you don't receive your kit on time, please contact us ASAP at kdlareferencedesk@ky.gov so that we can make other arrangements.
How long can I keep my kit?
Kits check out for a nine-week period from shipping date to due date. If you need longer than the standard check out period, or need an extension on the due date, please contact
Deborah.Hibbard@ky.gov. 502-564-8378
What happens if items are lost or damaged?
Kits are treated as interlibrary loans and are subject to fees for lost or damaged items depending on the situation. Any items declared lost but later returned will have the charges reversed. Youth book discussion kits will not be subject to charges for lost or damaged items unless the total cost exceeds $100.00. Please contact
Deborah.Hibbard@ky.gov, 502-564-8378 for more information.
Have a kit suggestion or possible kit donation?
If you have a suggestion for a kit title or have kits you would like to donate to the State Library, you can send that information to us with this Materials Suggestion form . Suggested titles can also be sent to kdla.techservices@ky.gov.