Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson On January 28, 2021, Cicely Tyson passed away at the age of 96, barely two days after Read More
From the Director: Women’s History Month Many of you will not be surprised to learn that I was reading Read More
Satchel Paige: An American Legend For fans of baseball and larger-than-life sports figures, look no further than Read More
Connecting through Story Swap! Change and challenge have been two key themes since the pandemic started, and here at The Story Center, Read More
Irish Church Records When researching Irish ancestors, church records are a valuable resource. Read More
MCPL Launches ‘Express Service’ Mid-Continent Public Library has launched “Express Service,” allowing customers to independently b Read More
Free Streaming Video Resources from the Library Online watching and listening are the new norm in our world! Read More
The California Trail: There’s Gold in Them Hills! Boom town, claim jumping, fool’s gold, forty-niners, gold fever—this is the language of the California G Read More
Kansas City Black History Nearly a century ago, Carter Woodson wanted to draw the nation’s attention to what he considered an over Read More
MCPL Spotlights Missouri’s 200-Year History In six months, Missouri will reach its 200-year anniversary of becoming the 24th state. Read More
