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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.

The Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box

Join the Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box for an outdoor concert full of sights and sounds for the whole family. Bringing blankets or chairs is highly recommended.

MCPL Program Guide

Download MCPL's program guide to explore all of our programs and events.

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

Join us for culinary programs at your local branch!

Join programs to help entrepreneurs start or grow their business

These programs will help your family tree grow!

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

The Muddy Mo's Hidden Beauty (Hybrid)

Thu, Apr 17 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lee's Summit Community Room 1

Registration Required

The Missouri River starts as a narrow clear-water stream in Montana and ends as a wide, muddy waterway in eastern Missouri.

Relaxed Spring Entertaining (Zoom)

Thu, Apr 17 2025

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Sophisticated snacks, heartier bites, and seasonal treats form the basis for the apéro dînatoire, an elegant cross between a light dinner and a casual cocktail gathering.

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.

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.

Engineered Irony: Octave Chanute’s Kansas City Bridge (Hybrid)

Wed, Apr 23 2025

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Woodneath Community Room

Registration Required

Join historian David W.

Hedy Lamarr: The Beauty and the Inventor (Zoom) (Rescheduled from 3/27/25)

Thu, Apr 24 2025

6:30pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Hedy Lamarr starred in such hit films as Algiers, Lady of the Tropics, Boom Town, and Samson and Delilah.

Growing Terrific Tomatoes (Zoom)

Tue, Apr 29 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Nothing compares to the sweetness and flavor of a fresh, home-grown tomato!

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.