Asia is more than the East

Do you know what the biggest country on the continent of Asia is?

Cinco de Mayo in KC

Did you know that over 4% of the population of Missouri is made up of families with at least one immigrant parent?

Celebrate Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month—an chance to focus on and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in America.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Books and Music

In 1990, Congress passed a joint resolution designating the month of November as Native American Heritage Month.

Explorar la Herencia Hispana

Gracias por celebrar el Mes de La Herencia Hispana con la Biblioteca de Mid Continent. 

Explore Hispanic Heritage

Thank you for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Mid-Continent Public Library! 

Census Snippets

Census records can feel overwhelming at times.

Learning Japanese with Mango

こんにちは (Kon'nichiwa)

Aloha, Konnichiwa, Kumusta, and Hello! Celebrating Our AAPI Friends

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, celebrating Asians and Pacific Islanders in America.

History of Whiskey in KC

Starting back in the late 19th century (before Prohibition), Kansas City was home to three major pioneer

Librarian in the Wild: Key West

Every now and then I get a chance to take a break from our hectic life here at the

Bringing the Background to the Foreground

I am not a “car person.”  I have family members who can glance at an automobile and instantl