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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.

KCPT, MCPL, & KFKF Present Sneak Peek of Documentary | August 15, 2019

Mid-Continent Public Library Taps into Micro-Distilling Industry | July 31, 2019

KC Metro Libraries Team Up for ‘Library Night at The K’ | July 24, 2019

Author: Libraries ‘on front line of democracy’ | July 23, 2019

MCPL Celebrates Reopening of Kearney Branch | July 16, 2019

The Best FREE Tools for Students at Your Local Library | August 14, 2019

In Focus: New library, food pantry to help families in Independence | July 12, 2019

Nature lessons include touching pelts and other things | July 11, 2019

Midwest Genealogy Center event brings history to life | July 2, 2019

Youthful inspirations: 10th annual MCPL youth art show to feature awards | June 11, 2019