The Library is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross to help ensure reliable blood inventories in our area and beyond.

MCPL and the Sylvan Learning Center have partnered to provide free practice ACT tests. Bring a #2 pencil, a calculator, a watch, and a valid email address to receive your results.

Kids Book Group introduces children to the idea of reading for fun with their community.

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

Winter brings visions of sweaters, wooly hats, and warm comforting foods. What better time to explore the soothing, filling goodness of stews and soups.

Join author Victoria Barbee as she shares how being different is special.

A strong immune system is important for staying healthy and keeping contagious illnesses at bay.

Are graphic novels your favorite? Are you always looking for a new one to read? Join the Library and other Teen readers at this Graphic Novel Book Group!

Join Victorie Kelley for a demonstration of how to make coconut rice.

Learn the art of stage combat from the masters at The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. Take up a wooden sword, and join this interactive lesson using scenes from Shakespeare’s plays.

Discover how to uncover clues to help determine when a photograph was taken. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously.

Join storyteller Becky Everly as she uses stories and props to bring Dr. Seuss's funny characters and powerful lessons to life.

Step up to the mic to speak your truth: share a poem or song, some spoken word or comedy, maybe a monologue or story.

Join paranormal investigator Becky Ray for the story of one of the most notorious unsolved murders in Midwestern history and the ghosts who remain in the house.

Join Certified Yoga Teacher Amber Sexton to learn how to use mindful breathing and guided meditation to promote emotional balance and focus, release stress, and promote personal growth.

Learn how to expertly and safely cut, chop, mince, dice, and julienne in the kitchen using the right knives, techniques, and surfaces.

Created by visual artist and oral storyteller Karen E. Griffin, the textiles in this exhibit represent the career of Ida B.

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

Share a fun, interactive journey with your toddler that will engage and encourage next steps into early reading. Designed for toddlers 18-36 months old and caregivers.

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

Share a fun, interactive journey with your toddler that will engage and encourage next steps into early reading. Designed for toddlers 18-36 months old and caregivers.

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

Share a fun, interactive journey with your toddler that will engage and encourage next steps into early reading. Designed for toddlers 18-36 months old and caregivers.

Share a fun, interactive journey with your toddler that will engage and encourage next steps into early reading. Designed for toddlers 18-36 months old and caregivers.

Learn while you play with STEAM games and activities at the Library. Join us for science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun. Please register participating children only.

We look forward to seeing you at our book group! Titles are typically available at the branch one month prior to the discussion.

Learn while you play with STEAM games and activities at the Library. Join us for science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun. Please register participating children only.

Play tabletop role-playing games at the Library! From D&D to Fate, Starfinder to Lasers and Feelings, join us for a campaign-style gaming experience.