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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.

Joint Library-Food Pantry Opens in Eastern Independence | June 19, 2019

Food Trucks Compete for ‘Rookie of the Year’ Title | May 23, 2019

Library’s Summer Learning Program Blasts Off on May 20 | May 14, 2019

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Annual Romance Convention Returns | May 6, 2019

Mid-Continent Public Library Trades Food for Fines | April 30, 2019

New Liberty library to bring outside in | June 6, 2019

More than books, more than food | May 31, 2019

The Best Food and Drink Events in Kansas City This Weekend: May 31-June 2 | May 31, 2019

Young entrepreneurs in Olathe present their ‘Piece of the Pie’ to pros | May 29, 2019

Rookie Food Truck of the Year being crowned this weekend | May 29, 2019