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Beyond the Books

Find MCPL events with our Beyond the Books online magazine, or pick up a printed copy at your local branch!

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The Story Center Speaker Series

The Story Center Speaker Series

Join National Book Award finalist and PEN/Bellwether Prize winner Lisa Ko on June 4 for a discussion of her book, The Leavers. 

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Summer Learning Programs

Summer Learning Programs

Attend selected programs MCPL branches through July 31 to earn points and win great prizes!

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2018 Summer Learning Program

2018 Summer Learning Program

Get ready to rock the Library! Kids, teens, and adults can all participate in this fun annual program from May 21 – July 31.

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Dance-A-Story

Dance-A-Story

The Kansas City Ballet will bring stories to life with costumes, creative movement, and music during this 45-minute dance workshop for young children.

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Midwest Genealogy Center's 10th Anniversary Celebration

Midwest Genealogy Center's 10th Anniversary Celebration

Join the us on June 1 as we celebrate 10 years in our current location. Learn about upcoming projects and programs, and listen to live acoustic music performed by the Frosty Morn Trio.

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Featured Events

The Air Guitar Rock and Roll Tour

Tue, Jun 5 2018
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lee's Summit Programming Space
Registration Required
Join balloon artist Sammy J for a rockin’ good time complete with air guitar heroes and balloon-sculpted rock and roll costumes. Be ready to join the band and rock the Library.
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Exotics R Us

Tue, Jun 12 2018
9:00am - 10:00am
Edgerton
Registration Required
Exotics R Us brings the zoo to the Library with its collection of unique animals including tortoises, foxes, monkeys, porcupines, and felines.
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WildHeart Presents: Critters Rock!

Tue, Jun 12 2018
10:00am - 10:45am
South Independence Community Room
Registration Required
Rock the Library with Emmy® award-winning singer and songwriter WildHeart! Get ready for toe-tapping, wild-wiggling tunes chocked full of fun facts on wild critters.
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Peanut Butter Hamster: Libraries ROCK!

Thu, Jun 14 2018
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Boardwalk Programming Space
Registration Required
Join Peanut Butter Hamster and see how libraries are the rockin’ places to learn all the basic instructions you need in life. Be ready to sing, dance, and rock the Library with the Hamster!
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Mystery at Camp Runnamucka with Oh My Gosh Josh

Mon, Jun 18 2018
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Liberty Programming Room
Registration Required
Someone is trying to ruin all the fun at Camp Runnamucka. Who could it be? Join Oh My Gosh Josh in collecting clues at the campfire sing-a-long to solve the mystery and save everyone’s good time.
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Story Slam!

Thu, Jun 21 2018
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Woodneath Storytime Barn
Story Center Event
An open-mic storytelling event that's open to anyone! Put your name in the hat for a chance to share a five-minute story or just come to enjoy the show.
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Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Mon, Jun 25 2018
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raytown Community Room
Registration Required
Join us for this high energy, Australian-themed program that combines music, art, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building, and audience participation.
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