Beyond the Books
Find MCPL events with our Beyond the Books online magazine, or pick up a printed copy at your local branch!
Earn Points with These Programs
Earn Points with These Programs
More than 100 programs will be held, many of them space-themed!
The Story Center Speaker Series
The Story Center Speaker Series
Join author J. Ryan Stradal on July 24 for a discussion of his second novel, The Lager Queen of Minnesota.
Global Family Reunion
Global Family Reunion
Celebrate family connections across the globe in a day-long party. Global Family Reunion is a live worldwide family reunion, festival, fair, and genealogy convention created by bestselling author A.J. Jacobs.
Living Dead Escape Rooms
Living Dead Escape Rooms
You have five minutes to escape from two zombie-themed mobile escape rooms. Can you do it?
Summer Learning Program
Summer Learning Program
From May 20 through July 31, participating kids and teens can earn free books and win great prizes by reading, attending Library programs, and taking part in educational activities at home.
Space Warriors: The Force of Bacon
Space Warriors: The Force of Bacon
Join Theatre of the Imagination’s Miles McMahon for an adventure that transports kids to a galaxy far away filled with silly jokes, crazy skits, and tons of audience participation.