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Storytelling Certificate Celebration

Join The Story Center as we recognize the participants who have earned their certificate from the Oral and Written Storytelling Certificate Programs.

Goal Setting Summit

Wrap up your year with purpose and start the next with clarity. 

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Upcoming Programs
Fall Yoga Fun
Camden Point
Sat, Nov 22, 2025 - 10:30am
Northern Lights: Dancing Curtains of Color
Excelsior Springs
Sat, Nov 22, 2025 - 3:00pm
The Dickens Carolers
Blue Springs North
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 - 2:00pm

Buzzworthy Books (Zoom)

Join Reader Engagement Librarian Angie Strathman to hear about this season’s buzzworthy titles and authors.

Kids Create Art

Craft and create at the Library. We provide the supplies; you supply the imagination.

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Expand Your Shelf

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Horror

Find a new book to scare you! Explore new titles and authors.

Digital Collections

Digital Collections

A portion of the MGC’s print resources are now available digitally through our website.