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Wilbur Wright: A First-Person Historical Portrayal

Join local historian Bill Nicks as he portrays Wilbur Wright in this first-person reenactment.

Unbound Creativity: The Art of Library Staff

Unbound Creativity features a selection of artwork by MCPL staff and will be on display on the Gallery Wall at the Midwest Genealogy Center until June 26.

Tracks in the Stacks

Join us for an evening of live music at the Library, featuring a Kansas City-based performer. Celebrate creativity, community, and the arts as music fills the library in a warm, welcoming setting.

Upcoming Programs
Mark Lee Gardner: Researching and Writing the West
Midwest Genealogy Center
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Pretty in Pink (MCPL360)
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 6:30pm
Operation Wildlife Presents: Tiny Raptors Big Attitude
Buckner
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 - 6:00pm

Camping and Backpacking in Missouri (Zoom)

Join naturalist Lisa Richter to discover how and where to backpack and camp in Missouri.

Asian-Inspired Dishes (Zoom)

Learn to make Asian-inspired dishes perfect for snacks, lunch, or dinner with culinarian Vanessa Young.

Rockin' the Library with Mr. Stinky Feet

Join Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove for a high-energy, interactive concert that’s guaranteed to rock the Library! 

Universal Class

Choose from 500 self-paced and instructor-led courses.

Teen Health and Wellness

Learn about a variety of topics important to teen health.

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Blogs
Branches & Bytes: Exploring AI in Genealogy with Steve Little and Mark Thompson
Woodneath Press Launch Party
What’s New? Midwest Genealogy Center Irish eNewsletter
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