Square One Programs | Mid-Continent Public Library

Productivity Power Hour: Virtual Coworking (Zoom)

Fri, Feb 13 2026

9:30am - 11:00am Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

Set your intentions, dive into focused work, and share your wins with a supportive community. This coworking session offers structure, accountability, and a little networking—all from your desk.

Cómo Presentar con Éxito tu Negocio de Alimentos (Zoom)

Thu, Feb 19 2026

12:00pm - 1:00pm Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

Aprende a crear y presentar un pitch ganador para tu negocio de alimentos.

How to Successfully Pitch Your Food Biz (Zoom)

Thu, Feb 19 2026

12:00pm - 1:00pm Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

Learn to craft and deliver a winning food business pitch. Develop a compelling story, showcase your market potential, present realistic financials, and engage with confidence.

Ask Me Anything: Social Media (Zoom)

Mon, Feb 23 2026

12:00pm - 1:00pm Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

Got questions about social? Bring ’em. This is your chance to ask whatever has been on your mind—strategy, content, platforms, you name it. No slides. No fluff.

Art as a Career: From Passion to Profit

Sat, Feb 28 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm

The Conference Center at MGC

Square One Event

Registration Required

There’s no one path to a creative career—but there is support. Hear how artists have made it work, ask questions, and meet organizations that help turn artistic energy into real-world opportunity.

Resources for Business Owners and Career Seekers (Zoom)

Mon, Mar 2 2026

10:00am - 11:00am Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

It takes hard work to level up in your business or your career. Square One is here to help.

Drop-In Business Support

Sat, Mar 7 2026

10:00am - 12:00pm

Green Hills

Square One Event

Ask our Business Information Librarian your business questions when it’s convenient for you.

Getting Creative with Canva

Mon, Mar 9 2026

10:30am - 12:30pm

Dearborn Programming Space

Registration Required

Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! Join Square One for answers to your Canva questions and help with your designs.

Small Business Book Group: Broken, Changed, and Rearranged by Liesl Hays

Wed, Mar 11 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Riverside Community Room

Square One Event

Registration Required

Join us for Small Business Book Group, a quarterly book group designed to connect business owners over books without adding too much strain to your schedule.

Small Business Book Group: Broken, Changed, and Rearranged by Liesl Hays

Wed, Mar 11 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Colbern Road Community Room 2

Square One Event

Registration Required

Join us for Small Business Book Group, a quarterly book group designed to connect business owners over books without adding too much strain to your schedule.

Productivity Power Hour: Virtual Coworking (Zoom)

Fri, Mar 13 2026

9:30am - 11:00am Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

Set your intentions, dive into focused work, and share your wins with a supportive community. This coworking session offers structure, accountability, and a little networking—all from your desk.

Getting Creative with Canva

Thu, Mar 19 2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Lone Jack Programming Space

Registration Required

Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! Join Square One for answers to your Canva questions and help with your designs.

Getting Creative with Canva

Thu, Mar 26 2026

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Smithville Community Room

Registration Required

Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! Join Square One for answers to your Canva questions and help with your designs.

Ask Me Anything: KC Business Resources (Zoom)

Mon, Mar 30 2026

12:00pm - 1:00pm Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

Running a business in KC? Discover the resources available to help you grow.

Getting Creative with Canva

Thu, Apr 2 2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lee's Summit Community Room 1

Registration Required

Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! Join Square One for answers to your Canva questions and help with your designs.

Resources for Business Owners and Career Seekers (Zoom)

Mon, Apr 6 2026

10:00am - 11:00am Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

It takes hard work to level up in your business or your career. Square One is here to help.

Hands-On Career Exploration Through Virtual Reality

Thu, Apr 9 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Antioch Community Room 2

Step into a virtual reality career simulation. Participants will select a career from our curated list and experience real-world tasks in that field.

Productivity Power Hour: Virtual Coworking (Zoom)

Fri, Apr 10 2026

9:30am - 11:00am Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

Set your intentions, dive into focused work, and share your wins with a supportive community. This coworking session offers structure, accountability, and a little networking—all from your desk.

Entrepreneur Storytime: Babir Sultan

Wed, Apr 15 2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Antioch Community Room 1

Square One Event

Registration Required

Local entrepreneurs take the mic to share the real stories behind their businesses – personal paths, unexpected turns, and lessons learned along the way.

Ask Me Anything: Project Management (Zoom)

Mon, Apr 20 2026

12:00pm - 1:00pm Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

Ready to get organized? Join our expert for a live Q&A on project management tools and techniques—Trello included!

Getting Creative with Canva

Tue, Apr 21 2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Blue Ridge Community Room

Registration Required

Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! Join Square One for answers to your Canva questions and help with your designs.

Business Essentials Roundtable: Global Event Readiness Edition

Tue, Apr 28 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm

East Independence Community Room

Square One Event

Registration Required

Kansas City expects over 650,000 soccer fans to visit in summer 2026. Is your business ready?

Getting Creative with Canva

Wed, Apr 29 2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm

East Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! Join Square One for answers to your Canva questions and help with your designs.

Drop-In Business Support

Sat, May 2 2026

10:00am - 12:00pm

Green Hills

Square One Event

Ask our Business Information Librarian your business questions when it’s convenient for you.

Resources for Business Owners and Career Seekers (Zoom)

Mon, May 4 2026

10:00am - 11:00am Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

It takes hard work to level up in your business or your career. Square One is here to help.

Professional Development Summit

Thu, May 7 2026

9:30am - 3:30pm

The Conference Center at MGC

Square One Event

Registration Required

Unlock your potential at the Professional Development Summit.

Productivity Power Hour: Virtual Coworking (Zoom)

Fri, May 8 2026

9:30am - 11:00am Central

Square One Event

MCPL Online

Set your intentions, dive into focused work, and share your wins with a supportive community. This coworking session offers structure, accountability, and a little networking—all from your desk.