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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.

Library Launches Phase II of Five-Year Capital Plan | September 7, 2018

‘Veterans Salute’ Returns to Mid-Continent Public Library | September 4, 2018

Mid-Continent Public Library Trades Food for Fines | August 27, 2018

Mid-Continent Public Library to Hold ELL Classes | August 20, 2018

Kansas City Libraries Team Up for ‘Library Night at The K’ | July 11, 2018

Library using crowd-sourcing to highlight key figure in Missouri history | September 13, 2018

Blue Springs library renovation on schedule | September 12, 2018

MCPL announces 3rd Lee's Summit branch, renovations | September 7, 2018

Kirkus Reviews: Steve Potter | August 15, 2018

Owl Prowl gives Lee’s Summit library audience a firsthand look at a majestic bird | August 14, 2018