Programs

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

Join the Library for crafts and activities that celebrate all things Hogwarts.

The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall (Zoom)

Join Anette Isaacs as she presents a historical and political overview of this period in Berlin’s captivating history. 

Little Yogis with Pose and Play Yoga

It's never too early to learn yoga. This program will introduce your preschooler to the basic concepts of yoga with enriching activities. 

Lock Down: Outlaws, Lawmen, and Frontier Justice in Jackson County, Missouri

Take a trip back in time with historian and preservationist David Jackson behind the iron bars of Jackson County’s historic 1859 Jail and Marshal’s Home.

Burglary at the Louvre: How Can Writers Top This? (Zoom)

Join mystery authors, M. A. Monnin, Lane Stone, Connie Berry, and Nina Wachsman as they examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre.

Technology Programs

Find upcoming technology programs.

Join Us for Storytimes

Register for storytimes at your local branch.

Book Groups

MCPL branches offer a variety of book group options for all ages. Come and enjoy some lively discussions. Contact your branch for more details.

Upcoming Programs

The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall (Zoom)

Thu, Jul 30 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm Central
MCPL Online
With the rise of the Berlin Wall in 1961, the course of Germany’s history took a tragic turn. It would take 28 years to tear down this cruel and inhumane symbol of Germany´s division.
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Celluloid Road Trip: U.S. Edition (Zoom)

Tue, Aug 11 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm Central
MCPL Online
While movie studios used their backlots to portray different locations, some studios took on the challenges of having their talents travel to destinations across the U.S. for on-location shoots.
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