Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh, My!

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh, My! Don’t worry, it’s nothing to be afraid of.

MCPL Launches New Mobile App!

You can now find the new Mid-Continent Public Library app in

Reads for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the

MCPL Opens Farview Neighborhood Library

As a way to better serve customers who live and work in eastern Independence, Mid-Continent

In Honor of D-Day, Preserve Your Family’s Stories

Seventy-five years ago, 156,000 young men from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada landed on f

Password Dos and Don’ts

June is National Safety Month, and as such, it seems like a prudent time to talk about internet safety.

Do Your Homework! Vote 411 Makes Election Prep Easy.

The June election, which for Kansas City voters will include the highly anticipated mayoral race, is jus

Is It All in the Genes?

Everyone’s talking about it. Everyone’s asking about it.

Food Trucks Compete for ‘Rookie of the Year’ Title

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Square One Small Business Services, in partnership with the I

From the Director: Vision 2020

I remember many years ago, people started creating long-range plans for their organizations with catchy

A Universe of Science Fiction

Have you seen Avengers: Endgame yet?

Do You Celebrate Your Name Day?

Recently, someone showed me an old German postcard that gave best wishes for the recipient’s “name day.” A que