Library, author host discussion of local LGBTQIA history | May 17, 2022
Library system's press publishes memoir by local author | May 10, 2022
Libraries distribute at-home COVID-19 tests | April 22, 2022
Libraries lend power check devices to promote energy savings | April 22, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library Offering at-home COVID Tests | April 22, 2022
Family Historians Parse the Past With Newly Released 1950 Census Data:
Cause For Celebration Among Genealogists | April 14, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Libraries giving out free window decals for National Library Week | April 4, 2022
Mid-Continent library plans culinary center in KC for cooking demos, classes | March 29, 2022
Mid-Continent library dishes up new offering: a culinary literacy center | March 28, 2022
Mid Continent Public Library’s Steven Potter on the Digital Shift, Partisanship, and Retirement | March 18, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library Spelling Bee Returns March 19 | March 14, 2022
Czech and Slovak history highlighted in exhibits | March 11, 2022
Northland library branch permanently closes | March 7, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library Boardwalk location to permanently close | March 7, 2022
Steven Potter of Mid-Continent Public Library closes chapter as director and CEO | March 1, 2022
New library planned in Independence | February 26, 2022
Mid Continent Public Library director Steve Potter to retire after 34 years | February 25, 2022
Director stepping aside after decades with library system | February 24, 2022
Culinary-inspired library planned at Green Hills | February 17, 2022
Paperback book, puzzle drive benefits inmates metrowide | February 12, 2022
Black History Month events at local libraries | February 8, 2022
Here’s how Mid-Continent Library helps kids grow reading skills, one story at a time | February 3, 2022
Library offers steps toward wellness | January 29, 2022
Library system launches wellness initiative | January 25, 2022
Library system launches new early literacy app | January 21, 2022
NEW! Grow-A-Reader App | January 20, 2022
Get 'Chills and Thrills' in MCPL's Winter Reading Challenge | January 18, 2022
Library’s Winter Reading Challenge returns Jan. 15 | January 15, 2022
Mid-Continent Library’s Winter Reading Challenge Returns Jan. 15 | January 14, 2022
2021 News Coverage
Keystone honors recognize wide range of county developments | December 21, 2021
Renovated and revitalized: A makeover for Parkville library | December 21, 2021
Library powers up Chromebook checkout program | December 6, 2021
The real deal: Come see this ‘Christmas Carol’ performance for a bit of authenticity | November 11, 2021
Gerald Dickens returns to area with 'A Christmas Carol' and more | November 8, 2021
New Mid-Continent library planned for Grain Valley | November 2, 2021
Big Ideas for Small Business: How libraries strengthened their small business programs to reach those who needed them most | November 1, 2021
'Glass Watercolor Paintings' display up at Withers library branch | October 25, 2021
Library program receives $25,000 donation | October 22, 2021
Food for Fines drive in progress | October 8, 2021
State parks, Mid-Continent Public Library present virtual arts program | October 7, 2021
Libraries collecting diapers for needy | September 30, 2021
Using Esports for a lesson in goal setting and team building | September 27, 2021
Libraries step up to help increase vaccination rates | August 25, 2021
Roll Down Your Window and Roll Up Your Sleeve: JACOHD and MCPL Host Saturday Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic | August 20, 2021
Library system offers digital business workshops | August 16, 2021
Bicentennial online program Aug. 19 | August 7, 2021
Formal rededication for Blue Springs North branch | August 5, 2021
Get a COVID-19 vaccine without ever leaving your car | July 30, 2021
Library’s annual romance festival Aug. 3-6 | July 28, 2021
FREE Online Resources for Students with MCPL | July 27, 2021
Library system rededicates Withers Branch July 29 | July 27, 2021
New look for renovated library branch | July 19, 2021
Boardwalk branch library to soon be replaced | July 16, 2021
Mid-Continent Public Library to host more COVID-19 vaccine clinics | July 9, 2021
KC metro library giving free books in Summer Literacy Program | June 30, 2021
Mid-Continent Library takes steps to encourage summer reading with StoryWalk | June 17, 2021
The heart and brain of the community: Colbern library branch serves the public | June 8, 2021
Missouri State Parks, library system hosts Black Baseball virtual program June 17 | June 4, 2021
Caring for KC: Mid-Continent Public Library’s Summer Library Program | May 30, 2021
Mid-Continent Public Library opens rebuilt Colbern Road Library Center | May 26, 2021
MCPL’s Colbern Road Library Center Opens May 26 | May 26, 2021
Summer reading program highlights Missouri’s bicentennial | May 21, 2021
Mid-Continent Public Library restores hours | May 20, 2021
Mid-Continent business services expand in Northland | May 3, 2021
Best-selling author Nicola Yoon speaking at Kansas City metro writing fest | April 27, 2021
MCPL’s Lee’s Summit Branch Closes May 1 For Renovations | April 23, 2021
Design of new Mid-Continent spaces provides home for small businesses | April 15, 2021
Library offers career services | April 2, 2021
MCPL Completes Renovation of Grandview Branch | April 1, 2021
Food truck dream becomes reality across the Kansas City-area | March 31, 2021
Libraries resume in-branch browsing, item pick-up | February 25, 2021
Mid-Continent Public Library expands services | February 24, 2021
Surging Interest in African American Genealogy | February 18, 2021
Libraries celebrate Black History Month with unique programs, resources | February 17, 2021
Library renovation unveiled | February 12, 2021
Mid-Continent libraries resumes select technology services | January 26, 2021
Mid-Continent reopens library branches | January 25, 2021
Library system challenges adults to read five books in two months | January 17, 2021
A conversation about Missouri, history and good books | January 15, 2021
Annual Mid-Winter Reading Challenge begins this week | January 11, 2021
2020 News Coverage
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
Mid-Continent Public Library seeks bids for vacant Red Bridge, Liberty branches | December 4, 2020
MCPL offering virtual holiday programs | December 2, 2020
Dickens descendant delivers virtual performances for MCPL | December 1, 2020
Lee’s Summit, Cass Kids Can Tune Into Walk in “Winter Wonderlaughs” | December 1, 2020
New library branch offers StoryWalk | November 9, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library’s Teen Literary Festival goes virtual | November 7, 2020
‘Stories do connect people.’ Mid-Continent library hosts KC Storytelling Celebration | November 5, 2020
ARTSPEAK Radio with Woodneath | November 4, 2020
Researching Family Trees | October 29, 2020
Music to science: Virtual programs continue to entertain Lee’s Summit library patrons | October 15, 2020
Veterans Salute goes virtual, extends through Nov. 11 | October 7, 2020
Librarian knows a lot about these haunts. She discussed them at LS virtual event | October 6, 2020
Missouri voter registration deadline Wednesday | October 5, 2020
Kansas City Librarians' Reading List For The Pandemic | October 1, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library allows kids to have a blast with Zoom chemistry classes | October 1, 2020
Library utilizes CARES Act grant to combat digital divide | September 28, 2020
Library begins work on auditorium, amphitheater near Liberty | September 15, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library (quietly) kicks off $6.78M auditorium, outdoor ampitheater project | September 14, 2020
MCPL director celebrates 10-year anniversary, 30 years of service | September 9, 2020
Citizens who step up: Honors for Lee Williams and Brent Schondelmeyer of Independence | September 2, 2020
Class aids day-care providers | September 1, 2020
Business of Childcare offers support to local business | September 1, 2020
Missouri Storytelling Series Kicks Off with Shadowball: The Negro Baseball Leagues | August 27, 2020
Pandemic is ‘a fog that prevents us from seeing ahead.’ Job Skills program essential | August 27, 2020
‘State of Stories’ explores Missouri’s 200-year history | August 21, 2020
Mid-Continent Library’s South Independence Branch closing until 2021 for renovations | August 10, 2020
Mid-Continent offers ‘Romance GenreCon’ | July 30, 2020
Romance GenreCon goes virtual | July 18, 2020
Check it out: Libraries in Lee’s Summit open doors. In Cass, curbside pickup popular | June 26, 2020
Library legacy luncheon goes virtual | June 25, 2020
Local libraries reopening | June 18, 2020
Mid-Continent Library begins limited opening for residents | June 14, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library receives Spotlight on Literacy Grant | June 8, 2020
Storytimes continue virtually through MCPL | June 6, 2020
Summer reading program returns | June 2, 2020
MCPL Summer Library Program Kicks Off May 26 | May 28, 2020
Libraries provide curbside service, quarantine books | May 21, 2020
Book Drops Open Again At Mid-Continent Public Library Branches, And Returns Pour In | May 12, 2020
Northland library system hosts virtual art classes | April 17, 2020
Library to offer art instruction online Saturday | April 17, 2020
MCPL's Access Art Virtual Event | April 14, 2020
Northland libraries promote virtual use | April 8, 2020
Online Mid-Continent Library events | April 8, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library Reopens Raytown Branch | February 29, 2020
Performer makes the history of black cowboys come alive | February 21, 2020
Serving up a better plan | February 19, 2020
Doniphan graduates become regional leaders | February 8, 2020
Learn to fall in love with libraries | February 6, 2020
Library hosts LitUp Creative Contest 2020 | February 5, 2020
Local agencies push for better job skills | January 31, 2020
Winter is prime time for weather lesson at LS library | January 24, 2020
A Hawaiian-themed library event eases Lee’s Summit residents through winter | January 24, 2020
Colbern Library To Get New Building | January 18, 2020
Luau time at the library helped break up the winter blahs | January 14, 2020
2019 News Coverage
Outstanding developments, strategic 'big 4' highlight Keystone awards | December 16, 2019
The eagles have landed at Weston presentation | December 11, 2019
Mid-Continent Public Library Hosts Clothing Drive | November 16, 2019
Peruse the intermediate results of Mid-Continent Public Library's $113M renewal | November 14, 2019
Great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens brings a classic to life | November 13, 2019
In Focus: Midwest Genealogy Center lets you dig deeper into your family’s roots during lock-in | November 5, 2019
Genealogy Stories | November 5, 2019
Community Heroes at the Library, 10-25-19 | November 3, 2019
StoneLion Puppet Theatre scares up some fun for Lee’s Summit kids | October 29, 2019
Connecting with Our Ancestors | October 24, 2019
McCoy new assistant at local MCPL branches | October 23, 2019
Mid-Continent breaks ground on Liberty library | October 16, 2019
New e-book limit could force readers to wait for new releases | September 26, 2019
Latest library in $113 million renovation plan opens in Red Bridge Thursday | September 25, 2019
Local library renovations continue | September 21, 2019
Library Offers ‘Marketing and Branding Toolbox’ For Entrepreneurs | August 29, 2019
Mid-Continent libraries provide more than books these days | August 19, 2019
Food pantry opens at Independence library | August 17, 2019
The Best FREE Tools for Students at Your Local Library | August 14, 2019
A bit of sugar provides the STEAM to let young scientists shine in Lee’s Summit | July 26, 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
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
LitUp 2019 in Photos | May 28, 2019
Central Standard: Celeste Ng | May 16, 2019
Summer Reading Program returns to Northland | May 16, 2019
Food for Fines lets customers pay off library fines through non-perishable food | May 6, 2019
Volunteers from Comcast transform old school building into public library, food pantry | May 4, 2019
LitUp Festival encourages teens to read | May 3, 2019
Otto P. Higgins | April 22, 2019
Getting started in business | April 18, 2019
A celebration of literature and arts just for teens | April 16, 2019
Woodneath Press publishes "Front Lines to Headlines" | April 15, 2019
We’re Here to Keep You Reading | April 11, 2019
Unique art exhibition showcases Kansas City area artists with disabilities | April 9, 2019
Jackson-Clay County Spelling Bee returns to Woodneath | March 14, 2019
Dewey Decibel Podcast: Fostering New Businesses | February 15, 2019
Science comes to life for youngsters | February 15, 2019
Free tax-prep help is available | February 12, 2019
Area Mid-Continent Library branches recognize Black History Month | February 9, 2019
Winter food drive at Mid-Continent libraries | February 7, 2019
MCPL hosting food drive in partnership with Harvesters | February 5, 2019
Black History Month events across the area | February 2, 2019
Digital downloads hit milestone as Kansas City-area libraries evolve | January 29, 2019
KC, Boston libraries use book titles in their Twitter battle ahead of AFC title game | January 19, 2019
MCPL holds Winter Reading Challenge | January 18, 2019
Teaching tech perfect fit for retired teacher | January 17, 2019
5 Things to Do: Learn about your family’s history | January 16, 2019
65 Public Libraries Achieve Record-breaking Reading Engagement by Exceeding 1 Million Digital Checkouts in 2018 | January 15, 2019
Antioch Branch celebrates library rededication | January 10, 2019
Librarians offer how to choose books for teens, kids | January 10, 2019
Library’s ‘Reading Challenge’ coming up | January 8, 2019