Mary Altman
Marketing and Communications Manager
maltman@mymcpl.org
816.521.7238
Emily Brown
Public Relations Coordinator
ebrown@mymcpl.org
816.503.4187
History
History
Mid-Continent Public Library is a consolidated library district and tax-supported political subdivision that serves nearly 800,000 people in the greater Kansas City metro area. The Library is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees, which includes four representatives from each of the three counties in its district—Clay, Jackson, and Platte. For over 50 years, MCPL has been striving to provide customers with the best possible library experience.
Press Releases
Oak Grove Branch Open, Welcome Back Ceremony on Nov. 16 | November 12, 2018
MCPL’s Story Center Hosts ‘1,000 Footsteps’ Exhibit | November 6, 2018
Weston Branch Open, Welcome Back Ceremony on Nov. 8 | October 30, 2018
MCPL Announces Long-Term Lease with LANE4 Property Group | October 15, 2018
Library Launches Phase II of Five-Year Capital Plan | September 7, 2018
News Coverage
Library system provides wealth of genealogical information | November 1, 2018
Holiday Shows in Kansas City | October 25, 2018
Dogs act as understanding listeners for beginning readers | October 23, 2018
Ghost tours and other lore in the Kansas City area and beyond | October 14, 2018
New Red Bridge library to open in 2019 at site of old Kansas City bowling alley | October 13, 2018