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MCPL began new operating hours for most branches on Dec. 16. The North Independence Branch has reopened as of Jan. 15. For more information, visit the MCPL COVID-19 Information and Updates page.

Midwest Genealogy Center

3440 S. Lee's Summit Road
Independence, MO 64055
816.252.7228

Branch Manager: Cheryl Lang
GE_Librarian@mymcpl.org

The Midwest Genealogy Center's new community hall was completed in August 2019. Learn more about the new community hall.

Regular Hours

Monday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm

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Virtual Storytime (MCPL360):
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 - 10:00am
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Fri, Jan 15, 2021 - 1:00pm
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Florence and Her Fantastic Family Tree

Florence and Her Fantastic Family Tree

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R.L.Y. Peyton

R.L.Y. Peyton

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The Flattery's of Monroe County

The Flattery's of Monroe County

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New Mexico Baptisms, Nuestra Señora De Los Dolores in Sandia, New Mexico, January 1846-December 1857 and Nuestra Señora De Los Dolores in Bernalillo, New Mexico, December 1857-December 1860

New Mexico Baptisms, Nuestra Señora De Los Dolores in Sandia, New Mexico, January 1846-December 1857 and Nuestra Señora De Los Dolores in Bernalillo, New Mexico, December 1857-December 1860

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A Fifties' Childhood

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The Genealogical Sublime

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Red Geranium

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Stewart County, Tennessee Marriage Records, 1881-1910

Stewart County, Tennessee Marriage Records, 1881-1910

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New Mexico Baptisms, Bernalillo 1700-1712, Santo Domingo 1771-1845, Santa Ana 1771-1844

New Mexico Baptisms, Bernalillo 1700-1712, Santo Domingo 1771-1845, Santa Ana 1771-1844

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Remembering Anabaptist Ancestors

Remembering Anabaptist Ancestors

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Blazing Trails in the Heart of America

Blazing Trails in the Heart of America

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Mrs. Kansas City Kitty

Mrs. Kansas City Kitty

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"Stiles Himself A Prize Fighter"

"Stiles Himself A Prize Fighter"

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Hidden History of Vincennes & Knox County

Hidden History of Vincennes & Knox County

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The Psychology of Searching

The Psychology of Searching

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Carl Nelson (Carl Nielson) (29 Feb 1852-19 Jun 1932)

Carl Nelson (Carl Nielson) (29 Feb 1852-19 Jun 1932)

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Anglo-Dutch Links 1560-1860

Anglo-Dutch Links 1560-1860

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The People of Barbados 1625-1875

The People of Barbados 1625-1875

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The Bridge Builder

The Bridge Builder

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The Veterans of Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, MI

The Veterans of Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, MI

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