A Word from the Library Director

Steven V.

I Love You, Audiobooks!

I am bonkers about audiobooks! On a scale of one to 10, I’m a busting out-of-the-seam 11.

Chasing a Fire

My dad told me several times about the fire that burned down the farmhouse that he and his mother lived

Six Library Branches to Host Harvesters Summer Meal Program

As part of its Childhood Hunger Initiative and to help alleviate sum

Those Meddling Kids!

Who doesn’t love

Where Will You Take MCPL this Summer? Six Vacation Essentials

Schools are out, Summer Learning Program has started, and the unofficial vacation season has arriv

Engraved in My Memory

A couple of years ago, I was driving through a small town on Memorial Day.

Your Children Will Be Grown Before You Know It!

I’ve heard many parents (including myself!) say that their children grew up too fast.

A Story Center Success Story

Many writers come to The Story Center for help telling their stories through in-person training like the

Let’s Celebrate

Do you remember where you were on June 1, 2008?

My Fridge Looks Empty, and That’s Just Fine

This month, Mid-Continent Public Library will once again offer its

Airplanes and Magazines

I recently traveled to Philadelphia for the Public Library Associati