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Fall Program Guide

Download our fall program guide to find out what's going on at the Library!

Don't miss the last of our summer programs.

Operation Wildlife Presents: Going Batty

Discover the secret lives of bats, the science behind echolocation, their environmental benefits, the many varieties of bats in our region, and then look at a bat skeleton.

A Tribute to Truman

Harry Truman comes alive in this one-man show. Actor Ken Remmert highlights Truman’s early years in Independence, Missouri, the Pendergast era, his time in the White House, and the major decisions he made without regret or apology.

Story Center Programs

Join the Story Center for programs about creating and connecting with stories.

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Technology Programs

Learn a new skill or get tips from MCPL specialists during these virtual programs

Square One Small Business

Join programs to help entrepreneurs start or grow their business

Genealogy Programs

These programs will help your family tree grow!

Featured Events

The History of Bob Marley (Zoom)

Tue, Sep 26 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Bob Marley is the world’s most popular reggae artist, beloved for his universal hymns of freedom.

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The Science of Happiness (Zoom)

Wed, Sep 27 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Happiness is like a muscle. It takes energy and intention. Learn about the science behind happiness, why it's good for us, and ways to grow our happiness muscles.

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A Tribute to Truman

Mon, Oct 2 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Oak Grove Community Room

Registration Required

Harry Truman comes alive in this one-man show.

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Beyond Brown: Mexican Struggles for Equality Before and After Brown v. Board (Zoom)

Tue, Oct 3 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

The momentous 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case dismantled racial segregation in public schools.

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Medicare Educational Seminar (Hybrid)

Wed, Oct 4 2023

4:00pm - 5:15pm

South Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Learn about the 2023/2024 Medicare changes; what original Medicare covers; and the real differences between Part C, Part D, and Medicare supplement plans.

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A Tribute to Truman

Mon, Oct 9 2023

6:00pm - 7:00pm

MGC Community Hall D

Registration Required

Harry Truman comes alive in this one-man show.

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Seven Days in Vienna (Zoom)

Wed, Oct 11 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

For 700 years, Vienna was the center of an empire with a rich display of wealth, power, and culture. Now it is the capital of a small country and focuses on good food, good music, and a good life.

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Preservation of Sacred Structures (Hybrid) (Rescheduled to 12/9/23)

Thu, Oct 12 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Midwest Genealogy Center

Join Paul Helmer with Friends of Sacred Structures, a Kansas City metro preservation organization whose mission is the preservation and renovation of religious structures that support vital neighborho

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