North Independence Branch

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Expanding Horizons at the Cherry Blossom Festival

I had the great honor of representing the North Independence Branch at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Sermon Center on Sunday, May 6th. If you aren’t familiar with the Cherry Blossom Festival, you’re not alone! I had heard of it only in passing.

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Dream Big-Read...and Own the Night This Summer!

It's that time of year again. It's warming up outside, students everywhere are counting down to the end of the school year, and here at MCPL, we're gearing up for the Summer Reading Program! In order to encourage kids and teens to retain the literacy skills they've learned at school, the library works to reward reading achievement when class isn't in session. Research has shown that at least 15 minutes of sustained daily reading prevents information loss. The brain wants to be stimulated, and we're in the business of making sure it gets its fill.

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Bicycle Curious

Yes, I rode a bicycle around the neighborhood when I was 10, but I have a confession to make. While I hit the trails on a regular basis these days, it's a love that was only re-ignited 3 years ago. After saving up for a while, I decided to take a vacation to Denmark in 2009. Why Denmark? Why not?

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Upstairs or Downstairs

The North Independence Branch is now open! Two floors of materials and a Children's wing are just waiting to be discovered by you.

Just for Kids

The new North Independence Branch has an entire area dedicated to kids. A special storytime area is just one of the features that makes young readers want to return time after time.

Study Rooms

The North Independence Branch has reservable rooms for patrons who need quiet study time. There are also computers available to check your e-mail or access the internet.

The North Independence Branch Staff

The North Independence 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.