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Giving Voice to Clem: The Kansas Icon that Chronicled how America Eats

Kansan Clementine Paddleford traveled the world as one of America’s preeminent food editors. Spend some time with “Clem,” as portrayed by storyteller Mary L. Schmidt, as she shares stories of her life and the food she experienced.

MCPL Presents: Lisa Unger

Join New York Times best-selling author Lisa Unger in a discussion about her newest thriller Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 followed by a book signing with the author.

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What If Puppets Presents: The Little Half-Chicken

Based on traditional folktales, hear the story of the little half-chicken born with one leg, one wing, one eye, and half a beak as he makes his way in the world.

Missouri Mushrooms

Discover when and where to safely hunt for the most common types of mushrooms, including morels, with a Clay County naturalist.

Growing and Using Root Crops (Zoom)

Join Mark Lyons as he shows you the techniques for planting, cultivating, harvesting, and using these underground culinary gems.

The Muddy Mo's Hidden Beauty

Take a virtual float trip with veteran outdoors writer Brent Frazee and explore river life.

Featured Events

Birds of Missouri (Zoom)

Tue, Mar 18 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

What’s that critter flying high in the sky or skirting between the forest understory? Birds, of course!

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Three Little Bunnies (MCPL360)

Wed, Mar 19 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Three little bunnies sitting by a tree…. Join artist Sarah Poff and paint your own adorable Easter scene.

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Bertha Benz and the History of the German Automobile (Zoom)

Thu, Mar 20 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

The superb reputation of German cars is legendary. But did you know the automobile's origin is largely due to Bertha Benz, who became the first person to drive an automobile over a long distance?

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Giving Voice to Clem!: The Kansas Icon that Chronicled How America Eats

Sat, Mar 22 2025

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

Registration Required

Kansan Clementine Paddleford traveled the world as one of America’s preeminent food editors. Spend some time with “Clem,” as portrayed by storyteller Mary L.

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Gardening in Small Spaces (Hybrid)

Mon, Mar 24 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Colbern Road Community Room 1

Registration Required

Learn how to grow fresh food no matter how small your space is with gardener Myriam Totta. We’ll explore the best vegetables and herbs for container gardening.

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Giving Voice to Clem!: The Kansas Icon that Chronicled How America Eats

Mon, Mar 24 2025

7:00pm - 8:15pm

South Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Kansan Clementine Paddleford traveled the world as one of America’s preeminent food editors. Spend some time with “Clem,” as portrayed by storyteller Mary L.

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Growing and Using Root Crops (Zoom)

Wed, Mar 26 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Carrots, turnips, radishes, and other plants with edible parts underground are nutritious, delicious, and add color, crunch, and variety to our diets.

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Giving Voice to Clem!: The Kansas Icon that Chronicled How America Eats

Thu, Mar 27 2025

6:30pm - 7:45pm

Colbern Road Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Kansan Clementine Paddleford traveled the world as one of America’s preeminent food editors. Spend some time with “Clem,” as portrayed by storyteller Mary L.

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