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Book Review: ‘Extraordinary Black Missourians’

John, Sylvia, and John Wright, Jr., a dedicated family of researchers, combine their decades

Wouldn’t it be great if you could log in to your Mid-Continent Public Library account and immediately se

“Comics are for kids.” That has always been the consensus. But what about graphic novels?

Every now and then I get a chance to take a break from our hectic life here at the

No, it is not his “un-birthday”!

It’s hard to believe that another year is headed to a close.

I am an avid fan of book-to-movie adaptations, both to see a book I've enjoyed reading

It’s every reader’s favorite time of year.

As we dive into the winter holiday season, there are many things to celebrate, explore, learn, grow, lov

MCPL is sharing our “Best Books of the Year” in several different categories, but we wanted to spo

Did you know that November 28 is Red Planet Day?

This December, join the Books à la Carte<