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A Soul in Focus: Portrait Photography Through the Years

This exhibit features examples of portrait photography found in the Midwest Genealogy Center Archives. It will be on display through October 17, 2025. 

Romance GenreCon

August 8-9, 2025
Woodneath Library Center and Auditorium
This year's event will feature returning favorites, new authors, workshops, and activities. Registration is still available for Friday.

Blogs
Spy Fiction for Brad Thor and Daniel Silva Fans
An Update on the Libby App
What is Collection Development?
More blogs
Notable Programs
Stone Fruit Recipes (Zoom)
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 - 7:00pm
Teen Hangout: Poets of the Tortured Department
Woodneath Library Center
Thu, Jul 17, 2025 - 6:00pm
Movies Made in Missouri (Hybrid)
Midwest Genealogy Center
Mon, Jul 21, 2025 - 2:00pm

Genealogy Databases at the Midwest Genealogy Center (Hybrid)

Get a jumpstart on your genealogy research by learning to navigate some of the most popular databases at the Midwest Genealogy Center.

Will Stuck's Pigment of Your Imagination

Will Stuck brings his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science) to the library with a show all about color and art.

The Godfather (Zoom)

Join film enthusiast Frank Mandosa as we explore the conception, production, and lasting legacy of the 1972 classic, The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. 

Teen Health & Wellness

Learn about a variety of topics important to teen health.

Consumer Health Complete

Find health information, mainstream to alternative.

Register or Log In to Participate This Summer

Now through August 24, the Summer Reading Challenge encourages everyone to spend at least 20 minutes a day reading - and earn prizes! Log your reading with the Beanstack app.

2025 Romance GenreCon: Meet the Authors!

Get a taste of the authors you'll get to meet and learn from at 2025's Romance GenreCon!

New Books

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The River Is Waiting

The River Is Waiting

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The Perfect Divorce

The Perfect Divorce

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Strangers in Time

Strangers in Time

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With A Vengeance

With A Vengeance

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The First Gentleman

The First Gentleman

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My Friends

My Friends

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One Golden Summer

One Golden Summer

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Hidden Nature

Hidden Nature

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Nightshade

Nightshade

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Atmosphere

Atmosphere

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The Tenant

The Tenant

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Great Big Beautiful Life

Great Big Beautiful Life

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The Proving Ground

The Proving Ground

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The Emperor of Gladness

The Emperor of Gladness

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The Missing Half

The Missing Half

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The View From Lake Como

The View From Lake Como

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Story of My Life

Story of My Life

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Book Groups

Book Groups

Find book group resources, blogs, and programs.

Science Fiction

Science Fiction

Science Fiction books draw imaginatively on scientific knowledge or advance technology - either real or imaginary. Find a new sci-fi book to read!

Early Literacy

Early Literacy

Find early literacy resources, blogs, and programs.