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Gardening Programs

MCPL is offering a variety of garden and nature programs designed to help you prepare for a successful growing season.
 

Spring Seminar

Join Mark Thompson and Steve Little, co-hosts of the Family History AI Show podcast, for an engaging seminar that cuts through the confusion and shows you how to use AI tools to become a better researcher and storyteller. 

Create a Cookbook

Join us to navigate the creation of cookbooks, including the art of storytelling, organizational methods, and printing for personal use.

Upcoming Programs
10 Vegetables to Grow in the Spring in Kansas City
Oak Grove
Mon, Mar 23, 2026 - 6:30pm
Operation Wildlife Presents: Tiny Raptors Big Attitude
Grain Valley
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
10 Vegetables to Grow in the Spring in Kansas City
Withers
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 - 7:00pm

Women Floral Painters Through the Centuries (Zoom)

Join art historian Martha Chiarchiaro and explore the floral paintings of renown women artists since the 17th century.

Hike into Spring

Join outdoor writer and enthusiast Brent Frazee, and discover 15 hiking trails where you can welcome the splendor of spring.

Beginner Crochet Necklaces for Teens

Learn the basic chain stitch used in crochet with the Magpie Creative Reuse Collective.

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Access for test prep, college planning, and more.

Bloom's Literature

Access and stream classic literature, plays, and film.

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Upcoming Gardening Programs at the Library
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