This open-mic poetry program is open to anyone. Participants are invited to spend time writing, to read aloud their own poems, or share work by a favorite poet.

Looking Back and Forward to Winter Winds Storyfest

Last year, I enjoyed our second annual Winter Winds Storyfest and learned so much from our featured teller, Kevin Cordi.

2026 Local Author Fair

Join The Story Center for the 2026 Local Author Fair!

Publishing Info Session: Self-Publishing (Zoom)

Tue, Jul 7 2026

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Story Center Event

MCPL Online

Each month, Story Center Publication Manager Kyndall Tiller discusses a different publishing topic in a casual info session via Zoom.

Teen Writers Guild

Tue, Jul 14 2026

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Colbern Road Storytime Room

Registration Required

Meet with other teen writers to brainstorm, exchange ideas, encourage one another, and maybe get some actual writing done.

Summer at The Story Center

Start your summer of travel and exploration with The Story Center at Mid-Continent Public Library!

Teens Create Zines

Tue, Jun 16 2026

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Excelsior Springs Community Room

Registration Required

Let’s create Zines! The Library will have the supplies; you just have to bring the ideas. Learn a new skill and make something new. Registration required. Space limited.

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