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The Edgerton Branch reopened on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Find out about the Lone Jack Branch’s reopening events March 8-9.

As part of Winter Reading Challenge, join the KC Savvy mobile scavenger hunt for chance to win a staycation courtesy of Visit KC and the Adam's Mark Hotel & Conference Center.  Learn more about the hunt and Winter Reading Challenge!

Check out these short videos to learn how to navigate mymcpl.org, register for programs, and other helpful tips.

His family has been identified as Caucasian for five generations; but after more than 30 years of genealogical research, local historian David W. Jackson discovered his great-great-grandfather was born a slave.

Join jazz musician Eddie Moore for the latest free concert in the Crown Crafted Music Series from Mid-Continent Public Library and One Radio, Kansas City. 

This group-friendly approach toward the mastery of English includes lessons recognizing three distinct areas of communication: conversational, academic, and professional.

Browse the works of leading African American authors.

Join New York Times bestselling Tim Johnston on February 19 for a discussion of his latest book, Descent.

No matter what the occasion, a membership makes a great gift for yourself or a book lover in your life.