Summer Reading Program

Open children’s minds to the magic and miracles of life as they journey to new worlds this summer.

Health and Wellness Resource Center

Find answers to your most common health questions.

Big Dream Machine

Join Dinosaur O'Dell for this family fun show featuring tall tales and music.

Take the Time to Learn

Landscaping, baking, and computers are just a few of the many topics covered in programs at MCPL. You can learn a new skill, enhance your ability, or just come have fun.

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News and Views

Truman Heritage Festival Barbecue Championship: The Results Are In, and They Are Delicious

This past weekend marked the First Annual Truman Heritage Festival Barbecue Championship, sponsored by the City of Grandview and Mid-Continent Public Library. This was a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event and drew 26 teams from across the metro area and from as far away as Arkansas.

While the eBook revolution has redefined readership, it has also redefined the concept of the bookmobile, as MCPL customers will see when the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile makes two stops at MCPL in May.

Exotic animals as household pets can be dangerous. Most of you are probably thinking that is a pretty obvious statement. But exotic animal ownership, especially big cats, is a large problem. Laws regarding ownership of exotic animals vary from state to state.

While discussing blog topics with my department yesterday, my manager says, "Mariah, why don't you write about the fact that we now have Harry Potter in eMedia?"

Cue the glittering excitement in my eyes!

Do you just LOVE smoked meats? Are you a backyard griller wanting to take your game to the next level? Or, are you an old hand at smoker cooking, looking for a new smoked meat recipe? Maybe, you just licked your fingers clean after inhaling that platter of tender, smoky ribs and thought to yourself... "I want to know how to smoke meat like that!" Barbecue is something that anyone can learn to do with a little patience and perseverance, and MCPL has two great classes to help you on your way.

6 in 12 Challenge

Are you up to the challenge?

Can you read 6 books in 12 months? We are challenging any adult, above the age of 18, to pick 6 books to read in 2012. You could win one of 5 eReaders and other assorted prizes.

Take the challenge!