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Summer Program Guide

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

Children of the Promised Land

Nicodemus, Kansas, is the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War. Join Angela Bates, a fifth-generation descendent of the settlers, for a pictorial history.

My Brother Speaks in Dreams

Join Catherine Anderson for a reading and discussion of her memoir, My Brother Speaks in Dreams.

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

Caring for Aging Parents (Hybrid)

Tue, Jun 6 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Colbern Road Storytime Room

Registration Required

Caring for aging parents can seem like an overwhelming and daunting task. This program will provide information on how to make the best decisions regarding their care.

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Oil Painting vs. Acrylic Painting (MCPL360)

Wed, Jun 7 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Discover the differences between painting with oil paints vs. acrylic paints through discussion and exercises involving each medium.

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Missouri's Natural Heroes (Zoom)

Mon, Jun 12 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Missouri has been a pioneer in restoring wildlife and protecting our environment.

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Children of the Promised Land (Zoom)

Tue, Jun 13 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Nicodemus, Kansas, is the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War, and today is a National Historic Site.

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Andy Warhol Inspired Cat Drawing (Zoom)

Wed, Jun 14 2023

2:00pm - 3:15pm Central

Virtual Event

Participants will learn to draw cats based on the artwork of Andy Warhol. They will learn to use lines, shapes and angles to help complete their drawing.

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Summer Italian Kitchen (Zoom)

Thu, Jun 15 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Italian cooking celebrates seasonal ingredients through preparations focused on flavor. Approach the kitchen with a fresh perspective as you update your Italian dishes for the summer.

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Tips for Fall Prevention (Hybrid)

Tue, Jun 20 2023

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Claycomo Community Room

Registration Required

Are you afraid of falling, or do you have a family member who is?

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Stairway to Zeppelin (Zoom)

Wed, Jun 21 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

When "Led Zeppelin II" replaced "Abbey Road" as the top-selling album in December 1969, it symbolized a passing of the torch into a new era in popular music.

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