The Rabbit hOle: A SCKLS Museum Excursion

SCKLS joyfully invites you to revel in a day of rejuvenation, exploration, and celebration! Join us in experiencing a museum like no other... that brings to life a century of American children's literature for visitors of all ages.

The Rabbit hOle, located in North Kansas City, is the first museum of its kind in the United States. Spanning three floors, the Rabbit hOle brings countless works of children’s literature to life in an immersive, multi-sensory, narrative landscape filled with discoverable environments.

Join our SCKLS crew in Wichita, where you can safely park your car, board a luxury motorcoach, then kick back and relax! Catching up with old and new friends will make the three-hour trip fly by. Upon arrival, you will be treated to lunch, followed by an introductory tour and Q&A with museum co-creator Deb Pettid, all compliments of SCKLS! You'll have plenty of time to meander through the exhibits at your own pace. And don't forget to visit the Lucky Rabbit Bookstore, a treasure trove of children's and YA books. 

During this fun-filled day, you will:

• Explore a one-of-a-kind museum that nourishes, empowers, and inspires the reading lives of all who visit
• Celebrate the colorful voices and creative images inspired by contemporary stories through 100-year-old classics
• Connect with others over a shared love of reading while forming a network of library support

Journey with us to this radical literary wonderland, where you can catch a ride with Nana and CJ on the bus to the Last Stop on Market Street; whisper “Goodnight Moon” in the quiet dark of the great green room; or find yourself scaling the cliffs of My Father’s Dragon. Don't miss this daylong adventure celebrating the power of story.  

EVENT NOTES

Registration Details | Registration is limited to 45. Deadline for registration is seven days prior to the event. Registration is open only to SCKLS member libraries' staff and board members. Museum tickets will be provided compliments of SCKLS and are nonrefundable. Cancellations are requested a week in advance of the event so others who are interested may participate.

Not Recorded | This event will not be recorded. If you register, please attend the live event.

Special Needs | SCKLS may be able to accommodate special needs with at least 48 hours' advance notice. Contact SCKLS Training Specialist Katherine Hughes. 

Meals | Snacks and lunch will be provided compliments of SCKLS. Individuals with food allergies should exercise caution and may bring their own snacks and lunch. SCKLS will reimburse meal costs up to $15 with the presentation of a receipt.

Transportation | SCKLS will provide transportation from Wichita to the museum in an Executive Motorcoach, free of charge, to 40 registrants. Individuals must indicate their transportation preference when they register. If necessary, registrants may provide their own transportation to meet the SCKLS tour group at the Rabbit hOle Museum.

Motorcoach Passengers:  For registrants who chose to ride the Executive Motorcoach:

• Meet at Village Travel, 4255 N. Ridge Rd in Wichita, by 7:30 a.m. Village Travel offers secure parking for individual vehicles. There will be a bathroom available on-site. A map with entrance, parking, and loading directions has been provided to you in another email.
• The motorcoach will depart promptly at 8 a.m. The motorcoach features reclining seats, leg rests, Wi-Fi, electrical and USB plugins, cup holders, and an onboard restroom.
• Arrival at the museum is estimated for noon.
• Departure from the museum is estimated at 3:30 p.m.
• The estimated return time to Village Travel in Wichita is 7:30 p.m.
• Please take special note of these times! Village Travel wants to allow ample time for traffic and construction.

Driving to the Museum: For registrants who chose to provide their own transportation: 

• See this link for Rabbit hOle parking information.  If the parking lot is full, street parking may be available, but be prepared to walk a few blocks.
• The entrance to the museum is on the NORTH side of the building. Meet the SCKLS tour group in the lobby area (near the ticket counters) by 11:45 a.m.
• Lunch will be served at noon. Latecomers may miss the opportunity to enjoy a meal.

Museum Location | This event will be held at the Rabbit hOle Museum at 919 E 14th Avenue in North Kansas City, Missouri. Click here for Google Maps directions.

Accessibility: The Rabbit hOle has elevators, rampways, and ADA exits and entrances. 

Museum Information: Please review the Rabbit hOle's policies before registering for this excursion. Find the FAQ here. Find an exhibit map here. Find a list of books inspiring the exhibits here. Want to go down a rabbit hole about the Rabbit hOle? Check out the website, including media coverage.

Contact:  Katherine Hughes, SCKLS Training Specialist