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6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration Required
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Black Thought and Culture
Browse the works of leading African American authors.
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Books and Music
In 1990, Congress passed a joint resolution designating the month of November as Native American Heritage Month.
Tell Me a Story Oral Histories
You can record your own oral history with the Midwest Genealogy Center.The Power of Imagery and the Civil Rights Experience (Zoom)
Tue, Feb 17 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm Central
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Notre Dame Cathedral: Five Years Later
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Yoga 101: What It Is and Why It’s Everywhere
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Show off your smarts: August Trivia!
Do you want to show off your unique knowledge at the next trivia night?
Passport Services
MCPL offers passport services at select branches.
Reads and Resources for Juneteenth
In 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.