Story Center

The Story Center Collection

The Story Center Collection is a special collection of MCPL that supports the mission of The Story Center to help people create stories, share those stories, and connect with the stories of others. 

Publishing

The Story Center offers programs and resources to help you get published.

The Story Center Collection

The Story Center Collection

Explore the resources in the Story Center Collection.

Publishing

Publishing

Learn about our publishing programs, services, and projects.

Story Center Rooms

The Story Center offers several unique spaces for customers to use free of charge.

The Story Center

The Story Center

8900 NE Flintlock Road
Kansas City, MO 64157 
Phone: (816)883-4775

Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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