Bringing the Past to the Present: An Interview with Storyteller, Mary Schmidt
The song, “I Love You Truly” plays in the Crouch Family Reading Room of the historical Woodneath home
If You Loved The Hunting Wives
Glamorous parties. Juicy secrets. Deliciously bad behavior.
Public Statement on Theft of Library Funds
On July 17, 2025, Mid-Continent Public Library identified the misuse of public funds by an employee.
Fifty Years Ago Today, Jimmy Hoffa Went Away
I used to love the show Unsolved Mysteries.
From Seed to Story: Drafting a Pitch to Test Your Book Idea
Lots of people have an idea for a book—how do you expand that seed of a story into a full-fledged book?
Receive Hold Updates from MCPL by Text
Customers can now receive their hold and other notices by text.
Tune Up Your Mental Engine
You are an intricate and extraordinary being, doing extraordinary things.
Spy Fiction for Brad Thor and Daniel Silva Fans
Looking for more pulse-pounding thrillers while you wait for the next Daniel Silva or Brad Thor?
An Update on the Libby App
A security update was made that is prompting users to verify their Library card in the Libby app.
What is Collection Development?
If you’re a Library lover, you’ve likely taken advantage of MCPL’s robust collection of physical and digital books.