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Back to the 70s for the Summer Library Program
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Back to the 70s for the Summer Library Program

The Summer Library Program has been in full swing for nearly two months, and readers are enjoying all sorts of books.
DNA and Genealogy:  What’s the Story?  Part 1
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DNA and Genealogy: What’s the Story? Part 1

I get many questions about using DNA testing for genealogy research.
Library Resources for Young Readers
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Library Resources for Young Readers

At Mid-Continent Public Library, we know the joy that children experience when they find a book that really excites them.
And the Lammy Goes To...
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And the Lammy Goes To...

You’ve probably heard of the Oscar, the Tony, the Grammy, and the Emmy. But have you heard of the Lammy?
Local News: Accessing the Kansas City Star
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Local News: Accessing the Kansas City Star

Access the latest issue of the Kansas City Star for free with your Library card!
Jurassic Park Turns 30!
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Jurassic Park Turns 30!

This June celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, Jurassic Park!
Helen Keller: Forever the Girl at the Well
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Helen Keller: Forever the Girl at the Well

When I was young I wanted to see if I shared my birthday with anyone famous.
Make Music for World Music Day
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Make Music for World Music Day

On June 21, World Music Day is celebrated in over 80 cities in the U.S., and more than 700 cities worldwide.
Happy Birthday, MGC!
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Happy Birthday, MGC!

Can you believe it? The Midwest Genealogy Center turned 15 years old this month, June 2023!
“The Truth Is Out There”: Science Fiction Film and Television
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“The Truth Is Out There”: Science Fiction Film and Television

Science fiction is all about possibility—the proverbial “What if…?” What if time travel existed?
Q&A with Author Kristan Higgins
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Q&A with Author Kristan Higgins

Enjoy a sneak peek of the upcoming Speaker Series program with Kristan Higgins on June 20!
Reads and Resources for Juneteenth
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Reads and Resources for Juneteenth

In 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.