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MCPL Presents: Tom Clavin

MCPL welcomes author Tom Clavin to discuss his newest book Bandit Heaven: The Hole-in-the-Wall Gangs and the Final Chapter of the Wild West.

Cuéntame!: Let’s Talk Books with Meg Medina

National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Meg Medina will inspire students and families to experiment with book talks — sharing favorite books to start conversations and build excitement abou

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Not-So-Scary Halloween Show

Join Dinosaur O'Dell and the gang as we jam our way through some great tunes and a not-so-scary Halloween tale. Be sure to wear your costume.

Our Very Own Women of World War

Join Mary L. Schmidt as she brings the stories and the uniforms of women in World War II to life.

Gluten-Free Eating (Zoom)

Take a comprehensive look at eating a gluten-free diet for health or weight loss. University of Missouri Extension staff will share practical information about dietary outcomes and popular gluten-free products, as well as tips for altering favorite recipes.

Exploring Lake Michigan and Lake Superior

Join Tom Tucker and Tina Yocum-Magaz as they escape the summer heat and travel the shores of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.

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Busting Food Myths (Zoom)

Tue, Oct 15 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Bust through common food and nutrition myths with Registered Dietitian Lindsey Moore. Learn the truth about food and nutrition and its vital role to our health and well-being.

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Vaqueros: The Origins of the American Cowboy (Hybrid) Rescheduled from 9/25/24

Tue, Oct 15 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lee's Summit Community Room 1

Registration Required

Discover the story of the Spanish vaqueros and how their methods of managing and moving livestock on horseback influenced American settlers and gave rise to the American cowboys.

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Shadows and Light in Watercolor (MCPL360)

Wed, Oct 16 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

From sunlight to streetlight, this program will explore painting contrasting value in watercolor.

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Gluten-Free Eating (Zoom)

Thu, Oct 17 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Take a comprehensive look at eating a gluten-free diet for health or weight loss.

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Our Very Own: Women in World War II

Sat, Oct 19 2024

2:30pm - 3:30pm

East Lee's Summit Community Room

Registration Required

Join Mary L. Schmidt as she brings the stories and the uniforms of women in World War II to life. She will explore the unheralded contributions that women in the military made to the war effort.

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Bats: Essential to Our Ecosystems (Zoom)

Tue, Oct 22 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Bats are important as predators of agricultural pests, pollinators, and seed dispersers. Their benefits far outweigh their potential for damage.

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Our Very Own: Women in World War II

Wed, Oct 23 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Antioch Community Room 1

Registration Required

Join Mary L. Schmidt as she brings the stories and the uniforms of women in World War II to life. She will explore the unheralded contributions that women in the military made to the war effort.

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Our Very Own: Women in World War II

Thu, Oct 24 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Excelsior Springs Community Room

Registration Required

Join Mary L. Schmidt as she brings the stories and the uniforms of women in World War II to life. She will explore the unheralded contributions that women in the military made to the war effort.

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Our Very Own: Women in World War II

Mon, Oct 28 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

South Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Join Mary L. Schmidt as she brings the stories and the uniforms of women in World War II to life. She will explore the unheralded contributions that women in the military made to the war effort.

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Horror Movies That Are So Bad, They're Frightening (Zoom)

Tue, Oct 29 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Ideally, horror movies are meant to frighten, shock, disturb, or intimidate. But some are so campy, over-the-top, overacted, or low in production value that they become caricatures of the genre.

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MCPL Presents: Tom Clavin

Not-So-Scary Halloween Show

Our Very Own Women of World War

Gluten-Free Eating (Zoom)

Exploring Lake Michigan and Lake Superior

Featured Events