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Grandview Branch to Reopen 3/19
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Grandview Branch to Reopen 3/19

Mid-Continent Public Library’s G
Where Will Your Family History Go?
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Where Will Your Family History Go?

Have you considered where your family history is going to end up when you pass away?
Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson
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Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson

On January 28, 2021, Cicely Tyson passed away at the age of 96, barely two days after
From the Director: Women’s History Month
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From the Director: Women’s History Month

Many of you will not be surprised to learn that I was reading
Satchel Paige: An American Legend
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Satchel Paige: An American Legend

For fans of baseball and larger-than-life sports figures, look no further than
Connecting through Story Swap!
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Connecting through Story Swap!

Change and challenge have been two key themes since the pandemic started, and here at The Story Center,
Irish Church Records
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Irish Church Records

When researching Irish ancestors, church records are a valuable resource.
MCPL Launches ‘Express Service’
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MCPL Launches ‘Express Service’

Mid-Continent Public Library “Express Service” allows customers to independently browse and pick u
Free Streaming Video Resources from the Library
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Free Streaming Video Resources from the Library

Online watching and listening are the new norm in our world!
The California Trail: There’s Gold in Them Hills!
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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
Kansas City Black History
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Kansas City Black History

Nearly a century ago, Carter Woodson wanted to draw the nation’s attention to what he considered an over
Get in the Valentine’s Day Spirit! …or Not!
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Get in the Valentine’s Day Spirit! …or Not!

This Sunday is Valentine’s Day!