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
MCPL Challenges KC Adults to Read Five Books in Two Months | January 11, 2021
Mid-Continent Public Library Selling Two Buildings | December 2, 2020
Dickens Descendant Delivers Virtual Performances for MCPL | November 30, 2020
Library Installs StoryWalks® Outside Two Branches | November 5, 2020
21st Annual KC Metro Storytelling Celebration: November 4-7 | October 28, 2020
News Coverage
Annual Mid-Winter Reading Challenge begins this week | January 11, 2021
Former Red Bridge Library Building for Sale | December 21, 2020
Carolers carry on a joyful tradition | December 18, 2020
Library has range of resources for authors | December 16, 2020
Old Liberty library building for sale | December 5, 2020