Things may change from year to year, but the one thing that remains constant is MCPL’s support for students, teachers, parents, and caregivers. If you want to sign up for a Library card, you need assistance with homework, or you’re looking for lesson plans and activities, you’re in the right spot!
Visit a Branch Location
With more than 30 locations, you and your students can find a branch that’s convenient. Find a branch!
Get a Library Card
Get a Library Card
Getting an MCPL Access Pass is the first step to accessing your world! Apply today and start using online resources right away!
Student Accounts
Student Accounts
Students in 16 Kansas City-area school districts can use their student number to access materials and resources.
Online Educator Resources
Free resources to help teachers plan and enhance daily lessons.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting Rooms
Small meeting rooms are open for reservations for study groups, tutoring, and other needs.
Live Homework Help from Tutor.com
Live Homework Help from Tutor.com
Connect with expert tutors for live help with homework.
Resources for Grades K to 6
TumbleMath
TumbleMath
Find a collection of animated, talking storybooks created to help students with math concepts.
Feature: A variety of books relating to math
Focus: Math (from counting and addition to fractions and geometry)
Research for Elementary Students
Research for Elementary Students
Students can research topics in the classroom or at home.
Feature: Topics, Books, News, Pictures, and Videos
Focus: Literacy and Research in All Subjects
Britannica Library Children
Britannica Library Children
Research school projects using articles, images, videos, and biographies.
Feature: Student Center with “How To” guides.
Focus: Science, history, ELA, math
Homework Help for Kids
Homework Help for Kids
Browse more homework resources appropriate for students K-6 grades, including Just for Kids Access Video and BookFlix.
Resources for Middle and High School
General OneFile
General OneFile
Access articles ideal for research papers and projects.
Feature: Browse by topic or use the topic finder
Focus: General reference and research
World Book Online
World Book Online
Build language fluency and improve subject comprehension.
Feature: Interactive maps, timelines, photos
Focus: General reference
Writer’s Reference Center
Writer’s Reference Center
Find all the tools to write and research effectively in one place!
Feature: Step-by-step essay instruction, top grammar errors, common punctuation mistakes.
Focus: Writing and literacy
Homework Help for Teens
Homework Help for Teens
Browse more homework resources appropriate for students in 7th to 12th grades including test prep and research help.
It's Back to School Time!
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Sideways Stories From Wayside School
Sideways Stories From Wayside School
School's First Day of School
School's First Day of School
40 Stories for Back to School
40 Stories for Back to School
I Got the School Spirit
I Got the School Spirit
Mae's First Day of School
Mae's First Day of School
Fall Is for School
Fall Is for School
The School Book
The School Book
Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School
Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School
Mila Wants to Go to School
Mila Wants to Go to School
The Pigeon Has to Go to School!
The Pigeon Has to Go to School!
Daniel's First Day of School
Daniel's First Day of School
Danbi Leads the School Parade
Danbi Leads the School Parade
Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School
Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School
School People
School People
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