Welcome!

 The Prairie Trail library is open daily from 7:30 to 3:30, though afternoon hours can vary day to day. Students are allowed to check out up to 6 books at a time for a period of 3 weeks, and one magazine at a time for a period of 1 week. Students can use computers in the library for homework or research as long as they have a valid ID card with the picture visible.

Linda Culver, Library Media Specialist, has been at Prairie Trail since 2006. Prior to becoming a librarian, she taught Language Arts for 23 years. She holds a BA in English and Secondary Education, an MA in Literature from Baylor University (Go Bears!), and an MS in Library Science from Emporia State University. She loves to read, go to movies, travel, scrapbook, and do needlework of all kinds. She lives with two black kitties, Checkers and Socks, and her husband Steve. She has two beautiful stepdaughters: Victoria (graduate student in Student Life Administration) attends Indiana University in Bloomington; Mackenzie (junior/nursing student) attends Rockhurst University in Kansas City. You can contact Mrs. Culver at 913-780-7945, or by email at lculverprt@olatheschools.org  .

Amy Linville is in her third year as a library assistant. Prior to working in the library, Ms. Linville has been an Office Aide at PRT since 2006. She graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a BS in Public Relations, and minors in Speech Communication and Graphic Arts Technology Management. She enjoys reading, gardening, music, theater, spending time outdoors, and with her family.  Her husband, Mark, is a Sheriff’s Deputy at Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.  Her daughter Jenna is attending Second Grade at Ravenwood Elementary this year, and then there’s 4 year old Leah, who is quite the handful! You can contact Mrs. Linville at 913-780-7945 or by email at alinvilleprt@olatheschools.org  .