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The Blue Springs South Branch reopened December 1. The Weston, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, and Blue Springs North Branches are currently closed until further notice due to potential COVID-19 exposure. For a complete list of branches that are currently closed, visit the MCPL COVID-19 Information and Updates page.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index

This is a comprehensive index to more than 13 million biographical sketches covering both contemporary and historical figures throughout the world.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index is available on Android and iOS.

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German Research Discussion Group: Holiday Edition (ZOOM)

Sat, Dec 19 2020

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Event

Learn about German holiday traditions and how to celebrate them locally in this special holiday edition of the discussion group.

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Brick Wall Discussion Group (ZOOM)

Wed, Dec 9 2020

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Branch

Full (waiting list)

Have you hit a brick wall in your genealogy research? You are not alone.

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Brick Wall Discussion Group (ZOOM)

Mon, Jan 4 2021

10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Branch

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Have you hit a brick wall in your genealogy research? You are not alone.

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German Research Discussion Group (ZOOM)

Sat, Jan 16 2021

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Event

The German Research Discussion Group presents and preserves genealogical information about the German regions, traces German ancestors, and fosters a better understanding of the lives they led.

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