Colbern Library To Get New Building | January 18, 2020
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
2018 News Coverage
Antioch Branch rededication ceremony set for Jan. 4 | December 27, 2018
Book it: Platte City library reopens | December 26, 2018
Legacy Tree Onsite: A Visit to the Mid-Continent Public Library – Midwest Genealogy Center | December 11, 2018
Genealogists use library in Independence to unravel family histories | December 4, 2018
Excelsior library to hold ribbon cutting Dec. 5 | November 30, 2018
Mid-Continent Public Library Hosts Free Business Bootcamp | November 28, 2018
Nationally known actor portrays Christmas Carol characters at Red Bridge Library | November 25, 2018
Exhibit tells journey of refugees to America | November 22, 2018
Kearney library to begin makeover | November 15, 2018
Library system provides wealth of genealogical information | November 1, 2018
Kayaks, ukuleles, neckties: The weird and useful things you can check out from local libraries | October 30, 2018
Holiday Shows in Kansas City | October 25, 2018
Dogs act as understanding listeners for beginning readers | October 23, 2018
Ghost tours and other lore in the Kansas City area and beyond | October 14, 2018
New Red Bridge library to open in 2019 at site of old Kansas City bowling alley | October 13, 2018
Red Bridge Shopping Center gets new lease on life | October 13, 2018
Red Bridge reveals MCPL branch, local restaurant as new tenants | October 13, 2018
America’s Public Libraries: Champions of Entrepreneurship | September 20, 2018
Library hosts Intellectual Property Bootcamp | September 20, 2018
Library in Independence to pay tribute to veterans | September 20, 2018
Independence walking tour blends city’s past and present | September 19, 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
The Modern Role Of Libraries | August 14, 2018
Mid-Continent employee focuses on early literacy | August 7, 2018
Midwest Genealogy Center upgrade is underway; new auditorium next spring | August 2, 2018
Library celebrates summer learning program | August 2, 2018
Romance readers, aspiring writers gather for Romance GenreCon this weekend in Kansas City | August 1, 2018
Why We Love Romance Novels | August 1, 2018
Northland native shares experience on Broadway during library fundraiser | July 26, 2018
MCPL to participate in Library Night at The K | July 18, 2018
Original 'Hamilton' cast member performs to support library's Story Center | July 14, 2018
Business panel delves into doughnuts | July 10, 2018
Cooking up a fun approach to nutrition | July 10, 2018
Independence, Buckner libraries offer summer nutrition program | June 23, 2018
Reading shapes lives and communities, author tells Independence audience | June 16, 2018
How to get free music, magazines and books before heading on vacation this summer | June 14, 2018
Mid-Continent Public Library’s $113 Million Upgrade Underway | June 13, 2018
2018 LitUp Festival in Photos | June 12, 2018
Six Mid-Continent library branches will close for renovations | June 12, 2018
Mid-Continent gets grants for programs in literacy and technology | June 12, 2018
Mid-Continent Public Library kicks off $113 million plan for renovations, additions | June 11, 2018
Ten years, 1 million visitors at Midwest Genealogy Center | June 2, 2018
Platte City, Weston branch of MCPL to close for construction | May 30, 2018
Teen Hopes First LitUp Festival Is Just the Beginning | May 30, 2018
Summer Learning now open to adults | May 25, 2018
Library summer closure confirmed, plans made for summer programs | May 25, 2018
Antioch library to close for improvements in mid-June | May 24, 2018
Library launches learning program | May 24, 2018
Blue Springs, Independence library upgrades getting underway | May 18, 2018
Kansas City Libraries Recognized As Growing Entrepreneurial Hubs | May 15, 2018
Festival intended to inspire a love of books | May 9, 2018
Prairie Village Teen Starts Young Readers Festival | May 8, 2018
LitUp: A book festival for teens created by a teen | May 3, 2018
Artist on display at Liberty library branch | May 3, 2018
Writing Your Family's Stories | May 2, 2018
A little know-how: MCPL’s How-To Fair displays diversity of library’s services | May 1, 2018
Shawnee Mission East sophomore aims to get her generation LitUp about reading | April 23, 2018
Libraries check out fishing poles, tackle boxes too | April 14, 2018
Local teen organizes book and art festival for young adults | April 10, 2018
Friendship Between Widows Of Murdered Civil Rights Leaders Inspires Kansas City Playwright | April 10, 2018
Mid-Continent Public Library teams up with art institutions for Access Art fest | April 9, 2018
Woodneath hosts networking event | April 5, 2018
Access Art comes to Woodneath | April 4, 2018
Woodneath Library project puts historic home in spotlight | April 2, 2018
Tall tales in store April 5 | March 29, 2018
Romance Novelist Alisha Rai | March 26, 2018
Romance writers ready for KissCon in KC | March 19, 2018
Small Business Bootcamp offered for aspiring entrepreneurs | March 19, 2018
Antioch Middle School eighth-grader repeats as spelling bee champion | March 3, 2018
Born At Fort Leavenworth, Buffalo Soldiers' Proud And Complicated Legacy Lives On | February 8, 2018
Multitude of Black History Month programs on tap at Mid-Continent libraries | February 6, 2018
Liberty library hosts film series | February 6, 2018
Local libraries host Black History Month events | February 6, 2018
Black History Month events shine light on famous and not-so-famous | February 3, 2018
In defense of 'The Beverly Hillbillies,' forgotten manuscript is published | February 2, 2018
Mid-Continent offers free Tax Help for Seniors | January 25, 2018
Federal, state tax preparation help found at public libraries | January 24, 2018
Juggler puts energy into science lesson | January 18, 2018
Small-business boot camp planned | January 12, 2018
Challenge yourself to winter reading | January 11, 2018
Local library offers resources to help you stick to those new year’s resolutions | January 5, 2018
Winter reading challenge includes ‘Shelf of Suspects’ | January 5, 2018
Mid-Continent Public Library system expands branch hours | January 4, 2018
2017 News Coverage
Mid-Continent Public Library branches kicking off new hours, launching reading challenge | December 27, 2017
The must-have apps of 2017 to keep you productive, entertained | December 12, 2017
Lego lions learn to roar as library’s STEAM-centered event for children | December 4, 2017
Genealogical Society hears from state leader | November 30, 2017
Sunday hours coming to many MCPL branches | November 22, 2017
Easy-to-make holiday drinks the whole family can enjoy | November 21, 2017
Dickens’ descendant returns with ‘A Christmas Carol’ | November 18, 2017
Holiday programs at library | November 17, 2017
Mid-Continent library hosts HR workshop for entrepreneurs | November 2, 2017
Lee’s Summit libraries will have new weekend hours beginning in January | October 28, 2017
Library expands hours | October 26, 2017
Mid-Continent Public Library Unveils Free Access to KC Star Archive | October 10, 2017
In Hollywood Hennings ‘were just folks' | September 29, 2017
A new book celebrates the creator of 'Beverly Hillbillies' and Ozarks culture | September 24, 2017
Library taking patron wishes to heart | September 23, 2017
MCPL, MCC-Maple Woods offer storytelling courses | September 21, 2017
Mid-Continent’s Story Center features best-selling authors | September 19, 2017
A story ’bout a man - named Paul, not Jed | September 13, 2017
The First Beverly Hillbilly | September 12, 2017
Woodneath to host authors | September 9, 2017
Vietnam Voices - Library salute coincides with war documentary | September 8, 2017
Telling the tale of 'The Beverly Hillbillies' show's local start | September 7, 2017
#KindKC: Big Read KC 2017 | September 6, 2017
Tips to keep your kids safe online | September 6, 2017
Food for Fines | September 5, 2017
2017 ALA Award Winners | September 1, 2017
Small Business Bootcamp Tackles Marketing Tactics | August 13, 2017
Library Night at the K | August 1, 2017
New exhibits open July 15 around Liberty | July 13, 2017
Making friends comes in many ways | July 13, 2017
Small Business Bootcamp | July 11, 2017
Solar eclipse chaser says there’s many lessons parents can teach as we approach rare event | July 11, 2017
Book club leader wins Mid-Continent Public Library award | July 7, 2017
MCPL garners grant funding | July 1, 2017
Local libraries, Harvesters feeding hungry children through the summer | June 22, 2017
Yoga poses you can do at home or work to squeeze in some extra stretches, relieve stress | June 21, 2017
Library summer program | May 24, 2017
Business boot camp draws entrepreneurs | May 20, 2017
Chiefs’ visit to Midwest Genealogy Center included in busy community service week | May 19, 2017
Chiefs players, Independence athletes tackle genealogy | May 19, 2017
Summer reading kicks off Monday | May 18, 2017
Mid-Continent library offers boot camp for small biz | May 17, 2017
Business boot camp set for Friday | May 16, 2017
Beatles and Stones Invade Red Bridge Library | May 9, 2017
Mid-Continent Public Library offers food for the needy with Food for Fines program | May 2, 2017
Trade food for fines at the library | April 29, 2017
Library Offers Carnival of Classes for Community Members of All Ages | April 28, 2017
3 exhibits open May 1 | April 27, 2017
A day of art at Mid-Continent North Independence | April 22, 2017
80's icon Andrew McCarthy talks new novel "Just Fly Away" | April 18, 2017
Students create winning covers for favorite books | April 12, 2017
Kansas City's Biggest Libraries Could 'Weather The Storm' If Federal Funds Are Cut | April 7, 2017
MCPL arts festival this weekend | April 5, 2017
Meetings to explore library's future | March 30, 2017
MCPL, KCPL receive grants from state | March 24, 2017
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' Budget Plan Could Cost Public Libraries Millions | March 11, 2017
KC public libraries prepare to upgrade facilities | March 2, 2017
Mid-Continent plans stakeholder meetings | February 23, 2017
Mid-Continent Public Library will allow users to have a word | February 22, 2017
Climbing gym owner to speak at Small Business Bootcamp | February 22, 2017
Wonderscope to build new $12M children's museum in south KC | February 21, 2017
City leaders hope new children’s museum will bring more young families to settle in south KC | February 21, 2017
Children's museum will co-locate with new library at Red Bridge Shopping Center | February 21, 2017
Children's Museum, Library Announce Plans For New Building At Red Bridge Shopping Center | February 21, 2017
Children’s museum and public library plan ‘statement’ building in south Kansas City | February 21, 2017
Tales from the Black West | February 17, 2017
New art ready for public at library, community center and city hall | February 16, 2017
Libraries offer host of black history events during February | February 8, 2017
Black History month honored at area libraries | February 1, 2017
MCPL celebrates Black History Month | February 1, 2017
Volunteers patiently scan genealogy documents | January 18, 2017
How To Run A Successful Restaurant | January 17, 2017
KC Degrees program helps adults finish their educations | January 14, 2017
10 authors coming to Kansas City area you’ll want to see | January 12, 2017
Library rolls out red carpet for annual winter challenge | January 12, 2017
Know your rights | January 6, 2017
Winter Reading Challenge: See the film? Read the book | January 5, 2017