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The Eximious Mike's Feats of Brawn and Balance

Join The Eximious Mike for an unbelievable performance that showcases feats of strength and balance fused with empowering messages that will inspire you to be the best you can be.

10 Generative AI Prompts Every Genealogist Needs to Know (Zoom)

Monday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m.

The “prompt” is perhaps the most important aspect of generative artificial intelligence (AI). We will identify how to formulate (and reformulate) AI prompts and look at 10 example prompts that can save us significant time and effort. This program will be held virtually using Zoom.

MCPL Program Guide

MCPL Program Guide

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Dino O'Dell's Out of This World: Music and Stories from Outer Space

Join Dino O’Dell for a musical storytelling adventure that’s so amazing it can only fit in outer space.

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.

Growing Terrific Tomatoes (Zoom)

In the program, Mark Lyons, an experienced garden consultant, will show you how to successfully grow this juicy, mouth-watering garden fruit in your own backyard or container garden.    

Teen Hangout: Relax and Regroup

Take a break at the Library! This teen event will feature a variety of activities designed to help you de-stress and unwind.

Featured Events

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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Buzzworthy Books (Zoom)

Thu, May 8 2025
7:00pm - 8:00pm Central
Virtual Event
Are you interested in what’s new on the Library’s shelves? Join Reader Engagement Librarian Angie Strathman to hear about this season’s buzzworthy titles and authors.
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