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The Timely Adventures of Rachel Evans, Part 11: Dewey Number 133.1

The stone lions welcomed them graciously as Rachel and Leigh climbed the library steps. There was a brief silence as they stared around the library's interior, taking in the grandness of it all. Rachel's silence was one of wonder; Leigh's because she was counting exits.
 
After a moment, Rachel gave a little sigh. Tempting as it was to just wander around forever, they had a job to do. "Come on."
 

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The Proust Questionnaire

I just finished listening to an audiobook of Hitch-22, the late Christopher Hitchens' memoir. I’ve long been an admirer of Mr. Hitchens, not so much for his often controversial opinions, but rather for his humor, intelligence, erudition, and love of literature. Late in the book, Mr. Hitchens invokes the Proust Questionnaire, which he then answers as a way to describe himself in brief. I had never heard of any such questionnaire, so I decided to find out more.

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BBQ Championship

Don't miss out on the 2012 Truman Heritage Festival BBQ Championship, a collaboration between the City of Grandview and Mid-Continent Public Library. This year's event will take place on May 4th & 5th, 2012 on Main Street in downtown Grandview.

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The Grandview Branch

The Grandview Branch

The current Grandview Branch opened in 1988. The original branch opened in Grandview High School in 1947. Last year 201,134 patrons visited the library.

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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.

Summer Reading Program Table at the Grandview Branch

Summer Reading Program Spirit

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

The Grandview Branch Staff

The Grandview 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.