Press Room | Mid-Continent Public Library

Mike Tufano

Marketing Director
mtufano@mymcpl.org
(816)521-7238

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

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

‘Signal & Noise’: KC Journalists Talk Tech, Media Literacy | November 4, 2025

Local Musicians Discuss AI, Future of Music | October 6, 2025

Author of ‘Firekeeper’s Daughter’ Headlining ‘LitUp’ 2025 | September 16, 2025

MCPL Stocks Local Pantries, Forgives Fines Sept. 8–14 | September 5, 2025

News Coverage

Redefining the Library as Community Hub—On a Massive Scale | November 12, 2025

KSHB 41 News’ Charlie Keegan participating in media literacy panel | November 11, 2025

Suzanne Jones on Indigenous narratives ahead of storytelling event at the Mid-Continent Public Library | October 31, 2025

Mitch Albom’s ‘Twice’ book tour visits Kansas City | October 12, 2025

Check out the entrepreneur winners of this library pitch competition (and beyond-the-shelf resources) | September 27, 2025