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International Friendship Week

When February rolls around and every store is chock full of the red, white, and pink Valentine's decor, it's hard to think of the month as celebrating anything but that.

But, February has a week that I feel is even more important than Valentine's Day, because it celebrates what should be the foundation of any great relationship!

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Tax Time = FAFSA Time

So, you are past Christmas and starting to receive all kinds lovely W-2’s, 1098’s, 1099’s, etc. You realize that April 15th (17th this year) is just around the corner, but there is a more daunting task looming ahead. The FAFSA form is beckoning for all parents of high school seniors. Perhaps, you feel overwhelmed. I mean what is FAFSA after all?

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Awww Rats! (and mice too!)

I'm sure a lot of people aren't exactly thrilled to celebrate the AFRMA Fancy Rat and Mouse Day (that's the American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association), but as a proud owner of both fancy rats and mice, it's one of those bizarre holidays I'm all about celebrating.

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The South Independence Branch

The South Independence Branch

The current South Independence Branch opened in 1991.

Last year, 269,654 patrons visited the library.

The South Independence Branch Staff

The South 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.

Interior of South Independence Branch.

What Will You Read Next?

This branch collection has over 143,000 items. If you can't find an item on the shelf, check the catalog to see if another MCPL branch has it. If so, it'll be delivered to your branch in a couple of days.

Big Cats program for kids.

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.