Even if you didn’t check off all your resolutions in 2020 (did anyone?), the good thing is another year is here to start fresh! This year, the Library is offering tips to both adults and kids prepare for the best in 2021.
You will need a Mid-Continent Public Library card if you don’t have one already. Apply online today!
A Fresh New Year
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Personal Finance 101
Personal Finance 101
The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living
The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living
How to Do Everything With your Genealogy
How to Do Everything With your Genealogy
Tech Stress
Tech Stress
Total Meditation
Total Meditation
Are U Ok?
Are U Ok?
You're Not Lost
You're Not Lost
Genealogy Online
Genealogy Online
100 Conversations for Career Success
100 Conversations for Career Success
The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention
The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention
Better Than Before
Better Than Before
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Make a resolution to learn more about your Library! Join the MCPL New Year’s Resolution Scavenger Hunt January 1-31. All you need is a mobile device to download the free Apple or Android GooseChase app to participate. Score 2,000 points or more to qualify to win one of 10 QuikTrip or Trex Mart gift cards. Learn more.
Focus on Your Health
Good health is more important than ever right now so take some time to figure out what works for you – whether it’s exercising more, improving your diet, or managing stress.
The Library can help you find fitness DVDs, healthy cookbooks, and more to improve the health of everyone in your household.
MCPL Catalog
MCPL Catalog
Find what you need to start your healthy journey.
Access Video on Demand
Access Video on Demand
Browse a large selection of exercise and health videos.
Universal Class
Universal Class
Online classes to help you manage your mental health.
RBdigital Magazines
RBdigital Magazines
Learn how to buy and make healthy foods.
Money Matters
The Library can save you money and help you manage your finances. Spend less with free access to eBooks and streaming music, as well as free classes and articles to help you with finance and wealth management.
Want to know how much the Library saved you last year? Visit the Library Value Calculator to see for yourself!
Go Digital
Go Digital
Services like OverDrive and Freegal Music offer free eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and music.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses
Self-paced classes to learn financial management strategies.
Help with Virtual Learning
Make the rest of the school year more manageable with free online resources for parents and students.
New Resource!
New Resource!
Sign up for our Homeschool Resources enewsletter to get info and tips for students learning from home.
Live Homework Help from Tutor.com
Connect with expert tutors for live help with homework.Live Homework Help from Tutor.com Tutorials
Teachables
Teachables
Print, save, and share resources for kids and students.
Parent and Teacher Resources
Parent and Teacher Resources
Learn how MCPL can help you get ready for school to start again.
Take Control of Your Career
Whether you’ve just started looking for a job or want to advance in your current one, Square One Small Business has staff and resources that can help at every level in your professional life.
Getting the job
Getting the job
Create or update a resume and find tips to help you ace interviews with LearningExpress Library.
Career Advancement
Career Advancement
Lynda.com has online courses to help you achieve your professional goals.
Certification Prep
Certification Prep
Take online practice tests and find scholarships that can help you identify your needs.
Skill Building
Skill Building
Find out what education and training skills are required for many of today’s most exciting jobs.
Read More
Even if it’s only a few minutes a day, reading has many benefits, including improving memory, reducing stress, and connecting to others.
Get to Know MCPL
Get to Know MCPL
Find out more about MCPL with a scavenger hunt!
Read Together
Read Together
Find Your Next Read
Find Your Next Read
Start with genres from fantasy to western to help narrow down your search.
Winter Reading Challenge
Winter Reading Challenge
Motivate yourself by joining others to read at least 5 books between January 15 and March 15.
Find Your Roots
Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies in the U.S. If you’re interested in finding out more about your ancestors, the Midwest Genealogy Center has resources both online and in person to help you with your research.
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition
Online access is free to Library cardholders through March 2021.
Midwest Genealogy Center
Midwest Genealogy Center
One of the country’s preeminent institutions for family history research.
Get Started
Get Started
Expert tips and advice to get the best results.
Family History Forms
Family History Forms
Download forms to fill out your family tree, including coloring sheets for kids!