Engaging Learning at Your Fingertips: Upgraded Children's Computers at MCPL

Exciting news for families and early learners!

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.

The MCPL Culinary Center Is Now Open!

MCPL has officially opened the doors to its much-anticipated Culinary Center, located inside the Green Hills location.

MCPL to Break Ground in Riverside on May 19

On Friday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m., MCPL leaders and local officials will break ground at the new Riverside Branch location.

Food for Fines Returns May 1–May 7!

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Food for Fines program is back!

Help Make Libraries Accessible for All This Library Giving Day

We believe libraries should be a welcoming and safe space for everyone in our community.

East Independence Branch Groundbreaking on March 31

On Friday, March 31, at 9:00 a.m., Mid-Continent Public Library leaders and local officials will break g

From the Acting Director: State Proposal on Public Libraries

Earlier this week, the Missouri Secretary of State announced a new rule that, if enacted, would establish new certificatio

MCPL COO Susan Wray Becomes Acting Library Director

Beginning today, Assistant Library Director and Chief Operating Officer of Mid-Continent Public Library,

Support Summer Reading this Library Giving Day

Daily reading over the summer has been shown to improve reading skills, increase desire to read, p

Hosts Rededication Ceremony at Blue Ridge Branch

On Friday, March 18, at 9:00 a.m., Mid-Continent Public Library will host a Rededication Ceremony

Library Director to Retire After 34 Years of Service

Mid-Continent Public Library Director and CEO Steven V.