KDLA Kits
What is a KDLA Kit?
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (aka KDLA or the State Library) offers numerous adult and youth book discussion kits and programming kits for patrons of Kentucky public libraries.
Each book discussion kit, fiction or nonfiction, includes copies of the book (up to 15 for adult kits and 20 for youth), an audiobook when available, and a discussion guide. A select number of youth book kits will also include a large print and/or Spanish copy of the title. If your book club/classroom requires a specific number of book copies, please specify this information upon submitting requests.
Programming kits available for reservation include STEAM kits, Thematic Kits and Interactive Mystery Kits. For more information about programming kits, visit https://kdla.ky.gov/Library-Support/kits/Pages/Programming-Kits.aspx.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for kits to arrive?
All kits (book or programming) are allotted a 2-week shipping period. When requesting a kit, please request a date 2 weeks prior to your desired receiving date.
How long can I check out a kit(s)?
Once a kit has arrived and you receive a hold notification, you will have 5 days to pick up your kit. Kits are then checked out for 4 weeks / 28 days. Kits are NOT eligible for renewals or extended check out periods.
Is there a request limit for book kits?
Yes! All WCPL card holders may check out up to 2 kits at a time; you may also have multiple simultaneous scheduled holds for kits.
Who can reserve book and programming kits?
All WCPL cardholders are eligible to request and borrow KDLA kits.
How far in advance can I reserve a kit?
Does it cost to borrow KDLA kits?
KDLA Kit Reservations
To request a KDLA Kit, please follow the instructions below then complete the KDLA Kit Request Form on this page.
- To select a kit to request, visit https://kdla.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse.
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- Utilize the categorized list on the left hand side of the webpage to narrow by genres, target age, editions, etc.
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- Check the kit’s availability by clicking on the title or cover picture. The following page will display an active calendar that indicates when a kit will be and will not be available.
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- All dates in WHITE are available reservation dates.
- All dates in GREY indicate when kits will not be available for reservation.
- All dates in BLUE indicate when a kit is reserved by another institution; all blue dates are unavailable for reservation.
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- To confirm that a kit is available, double check that the kit’s calendar shows availability (white-colored dates) 2 weeks prior to your desired receiving date and available for 9 full weeks from the request/shipping date. (If you have any questions regarding availability, contact 270-781-4882 ext 111 before placing requests).
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- Example: If you wish to receive a KDLA kit by December 15, 2025, the request date should be December 1, 2025 (exactly two weeks prior). The kit’s calendar should be white from December 1, 2025 through February 2, 2026 (9 full weeks from December 1st).
- Advanced requests: Reminder that available KDLA kits can be requested up to 18 months in advance.
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- To finalize your request, fill out the request form below.
If you wish to request more than one kit, please repeat this process for each kit. All WCPL patrons/card holders may check out up to 2 kits at a time; patrons may have multiple scheduled holds.
KDLA Kit Request Form
Similar to ILL items, KDLA Kits must be checked out by the requesting patron only. Kits will not be checked out to linked accounts (those with holds permission).
Upon submission, requests are sent directly to WCPL’s ILL & Disc Collections Librarian who oversees KDLA Kit Services for WCPL patrons. If any additional information is required, you will be contacted via the preferred contact method listed on your library account.
For more information, contact emilyc@warrenpl.org or call 270-781-4882, ext. 111.