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Happy 150th Edith Wharton!

Edith Wharton was born on January 24 in 1862. She often wrote about New York society around the turn of the century. In 1920, she won the Pulitzer Prize for The House of Mirth. In addition to her fictional works, she also published books on interior decorating.

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Happy Groundhog Day!!

There’s no specific date for when Groundhog Day was first celebrated, but it’s believed to stem from Candlemas, a holiday commemorating the purification of the Virgin Mary. Candlemas was celebrated on February 2, and people believed that if it was sunny that day, winter would last another six weeks. The largest Groundhog Day celebration is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.  Crowds of over 30,000 come out to see Punxsutawney Phil. According to lore, Phil drinks a magic elixir every summer to account for his long life, because groundhogs normally live between 6 to 8 years.

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Family Storytime

What’s happening at Blue Springs North Branch’s Family Storytime? In a word, lots.

Every week, very special families gather for a fun time. There is a short themed video. Kids who have become "storytime" buddies sit next to each other and enjoy this quiet time. Next, we move on to some fun and rollicking stories. The stories are interactive, and the kids have fun with their contributions. Okay, I don’t know about you, but I am ready for some "wiggle time." This is when we stop sitting, and well, we wiggle!

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Blue Springs North Branch

Blue Springs North Branch

The Blue Springs North Branch opened in 1993 when the Blue Springs South Branch simply could not manage all readers in Blue Springs. Last year, 178,488 patrons visited the branch.

Kids enjoy a petting zoo.

Events for Kids

There are many types of events at the library. You never know who you might meet or what you might learn! Check out the events list on this page to find a program for you.

Blue Springs North branch manager Susan Wray.

Blue Springs North Staff

Are you looking for an item? An answer? A suggestion? The Blue Springs North staff is here to help. If your branch staff don't know the answer to your question, they likely know where to help you look for answer. All you have to do is ask.

The programmin area decorated for Summer Reading Program.

Summer Reading Program Spirit

Summer Reading Program is a big deal at MCPL. Over 35,000 kids participate in the program each year. Those who do earn books and prizes as they build reading skills for the next school year.