Press Room | Mid-Continent Public Library

Emily Becker

Community Relations Manager
ebecker@mymcpl.org
(816)503-4187

Contact for media inquiries.

History

MCPL is a consolidated library district and tax-supported political subdivision that serves nearly 800,000 people in the greater Kansas City metro area. For over 50 years, MCPL has been striving to provide customers with the best possible library experience.

Press Releases

Mid-Continent Public Library launches new kiosk to keep local history alive | January 7, 2026

Applications Now Open for ‘FoodBizCon Pitch Competition’ | December 23, 2025

Library’s Annual Winter Reading Challenge Returns Jan. 2 | December 29, 2025

Applications Now Open for ‘FoodBizCon Pitch Competition’ | December 23, 2025

MCPL ‘Veterans Salute’ Returns Nov. 15 | November 10, 2025

News Coverage

Food Biz Con returns to help early-stage restauranteurs level up | February 5, 2026

Mid-Continent Public Library branches host ‘Culinary Adventure Week’ | January 21, 2026

Mid-Continent Public Library launches new kiosk to keep local history alive | January 7, 2026

Applications Now Open for ‘FoodBizCon Pitch Competition’ | December 23, 2025

Book recs: Kansas City readers and bookstore owners share their 2025 favorites | November 28, 2025