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Summer Fun Time!

It’s that time of year! I remember May being the end of school and the beginning of MCPL’s Summer Reading Program. I loved MCPL’s Summer Reading Program and now your children can, too! The following are the guidelines for this year’s Summer Reading Program.

MCPL’s Summer Reading Program starts on May 21st. The Reading Program consists of two categories: Children and Teens.

The children’s theme for this year is “Dream Big...Read!” The children’s category is broken down into Listeners and Readers.

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Children's Literature Trail Blazer Passes Away

The world of children’s literature has lost an icon. Maurice Sendak, author of more than 20 children’s books, has passed away.

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Three Great Titles Will Always Beat One

The Pulitzer Prize winners have been announced. Traditionally, we at MCPL would see requests for one title in particular spike as soon as the announcement was made. However, this year will be different. For the first time in 35 years, no fiction award was given to a single title.

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Claycomo Branch

Claycomo Branch

The current Claycomo Branch opened in 1995. It was the first MCPL branch to feature a computer catalog when it opened.

Last year, 91,713 patrons visited the library.

Making pots from clay.

Learning Opportunities

This pottery program is one of the many ways to learn at the library. Books, movies, music, databases, events, classes, and more are all here waiting to teach you something new today.

Storytime at the Fire Station

Storytime With Friends

Storytimes are great learning opportunities for kids, but they are fun too! This storytime group visited the fire station next door to the library.

The Claycomo Branch Staff

The Claycomo Branch Staff

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