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Engineered Irony: Octave Chanute's Kansas City Bridge

Join historian David W. Jackson as he examines the engineering marvel that transformed frontier Kansas City into the metropolis of today and recounts the fanfare that led up to the Hannibal Bridge's dedication on July 3, 1869.

MCPL Presents: E. Lockhart

Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m.
The Conference Center at Midwest Genealogy Center

Join New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart for an engaging discussion about her journey as an author, her acclaimed works, and the craft of storytelling, followed by a book signing with the author.

MCPL Program Guide

MCPL Program Guide

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Art with an Exotic Animal

Enjoy a fun and unique experience making art using an animal from the Exotic Animals Education Institute for inspiration. Please register participating children only.

James Webb Space Telescope: Going Farther Back in Time

Learn how the telescope works as we examine some of the images it has collected with astronomer Joe Wright.

Growing and Using Herbs (Zoom)

In this class, Mark Lyons, an experienced gardener, will show you how to plant, cultivate, and use these wonderful plants.

Teen Anime

Come to the Library for a celebration of all things anime. From Japanese culture and manga to cosplay and anime screenings, we'll explore it all.

Featured Events

Missouri Mushroom Hunting 101 (Zoom)

Mon, Apr 21 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm Central
Virtual Event
Mushrooms are a delight for animals and people alike! Explore the realm of the fungi and learn what role they play in our environment.
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Growing and Using Herbs (Zoom)

Wed, Apr 23 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm Central
Virtual Event
Herbs are wonderful plants that add color to our gardens, flavor and nutrients to our food, and health to our bodies.
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Flavors of Greece (Zoom)

Thu, May 1 2025
7:00pm - 8:00pm Central
Virtual Event
Learn to make beautiful dishes featuring the flavors of Greece. In this class, we will learn to incorporate these flavors into appetizer, dinner, and dessert recipes.
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The Three Stooges: Legends of Slapstick (Zoom)

Tue, May 6 2025
7:00pm - 8:00pm Central
Virtual Event
From their early days in vaudeville to the transition to films, the Three Stooges have entertained audiences all over the world for close to a century. Join film historian Dr.
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Drawing En Plein Air (MCPL360)

Wed, May 7 2025
7:00pm - 8:00pm Central
Virtual Event
Use the outdoors as inspiration as you develop drawing techniques “en plein air.” Participants will work on observational skills as well as learn about light and shadows, textural qualities, and depth
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