Traveling ‘Story Pod’ heading to new spot in Kansas City metro | November 13, 2024
‘Tell Me a Story’ pod moves through Kansas City to collect living histories | November 13, 2024
Kayla Moser’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to baking and selling cookies out of the public library | November 11, 2024
Library Journal’s Year in Architecture: MCPL North Oak Branch | November 4, 2024
Check out a new book: Kansas City-area library releases most popular titles | November 3, 2024
Children’s author visits area Oct. 24 | October 22, 2024
Food for Fines program returns to public library system | September 11, 2024
Dish & Drink KC: A hidden gem in Green Hills Library | September 11, 2024
Mid-Continent Public Library's Food for Fines program to benefit local food pantries | September 9, 2024
Food for Fines next week at Mid-Continent Public Library | September 4, 2024
Clay County prosecutor working to stop scams, exploitation through proactive presentations | August 7, 2024
Anime, arts, more: Mid-Continent Public Library’s programming aimed at drawing teens | August 7, 2024
Authors James Patterson, Mike Lupica at area library | July 11, 2024
Telling Tales: Public library summer reading program underway | June 11, 2024
‘A warm and welcoming place to be’ — library opens in southeast Independence | June 7, 2024
Mid Continent Public Library helps customer celebrate 93rd birthday | May 31, 2024
Smithsonian exhibit comes to Kearney | May 9, 2024
Food for fines: Library helps patrons, gives back | May 7, 2024
Mid-Continent Public Library brings back ‘Food for Fines’ program | May 6, 2024
Kansas City-area library offers dozens of new Chromebooks to checkout | April 16, 2024
Library system expands number of laptops available for checkout | April 16, 2024
Mobile Music Box Returns to Kearney | April 15, 2024
Mid-Continent Public Library presents show ‘Orígenes’ | April 13, 2024
How a local library is helping Kansas Citians navigate the world of social media and AI | April 9, 2024
Old dogs with good tricks come to the library | March 29, 2024
Now serving foodpreneurs: KC conference dishes out 30+ sessions for new, growing food businesses | March 5, 2024
Local food businesses grow, learn and share | March 1, 2024
Business boot camp March 7 | March 1, 2024
Explore Kansas City's rich literary history with this guide to the writing and publishing scene | February 8, 2024
Clay County Sheriff Connects with Young Citizens at Local Library | January 30, 2024
Beekeepers Swarm to Excelsior Springs’ First Club Meeting | January 30, 2024
Library branches donation sites for sheriff’s office puzzle, card game drive | January 23, 2024
Mid-Continent Public Library Launches Winter Reading Challenge: “Literary Love” | January 22, 2024
Library challenges adults to read 5 books in 2 months | January 16, 2024
2023 News Coverage
Mid-Continent Public Library host free programs explaining how to complete FAFSA forms | December 1, 2023
A favorite 'Christmas Carol' performer returns to area | October 24, 2023
‘Better late than never!‘ Book returned to Kansas City library 30 years overdue | October 13, 2023
Mid-Continent Public Library opens new Grain Valley branch | October 10, 2023
Bringing the Truman story to the stage | October 7, 2023
Liberty artist's landscapes on display at Withers Branch | September 22, 2023
Dish & Drink KC: Fall semester study spots at Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile and Novella | September 13, 2023
Former 'shy kid’ to take the stage in Weston magic show | September 5, 2023
‘For all people to celebrate’: Independence to host second annual Juneteenth celebration | June 19, 2023
Mid Continent Public Library hosts Kristan Higgins to share A Little Ray of Sunshine | June 15, 2023
New Culinary Center at Green Hills Library offers food education for beginners, resources for entrepreneurs | May 31, 2023
Library system's summer reading program returns June 1 | May 30, 2023
New culinary center opens in the Northland, offering startup food businesses commercial kitchen space | May 25, 2023
Riverside will be getting new library | May 19, 2023
Ground to be broken on new Riverside library | May 16, 2023
Mid-Continent Public Library trades food for fines | May 1, 2023
Library offers 'Food for Fines' | May 1, 2023
Mid-Continent Public Library accepting food donations for fine credit | May 1, 2023
Mid-Continent Public Library Spelling Bee Returns March 11 | March 10, 2023
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: KCMO library encouraging youth to read | February 25, 2023
Mid-Continent Public Library, Park University to host Black History Month programs | February 2, 2023
Head to the library for Black History Month events | February 2, 2023
Black History Month with Mid-Continent Public Library | January 30, 2023
Winter Reading Challenge at library puts the emphasis on humor | January 12, 2023
‘Humor Me!’ Winter Reading Challenge returns Jan. 15 | January 12, 2023
MCPL Winter Reading Challenge “Humor Me” Starts January 15th | January 10, 2023
2022 News Coverage
Happy (almost) New Year. LS library hosts this festivity to help youth celebrate | December 28, 2022
Choices of books, positive parent modeling keys to family literacy | November 24, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library names Aaron Mason as new CEO, director | November 24, 2022
New library director hired by Mid-Continent | November 23, 2022
From page to stage: Here’s where Lee’s Summit youth can find their Shakespearean vibe | November 23, 2022
Mid-Continent board selects new library director | November 22, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library hires new director | November 21, 2022
New library director sees opportunities | November 19, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library hires new director from Cleveland Public Library | November 18, 2022
Library system hires new director | November 17, 2022
Dickens performances set at local libraries | November 1, 2022
Dickens descendant returns to library system | November 1, 2022
Learn more about your family history | October 18, 2022
Local author shares children's picture book 'The Book of Rules' | October 12, 2022
Culinary-based library open in Platte County | September 29, 2022
Food for Fines program aids local food pantries | September 13, 2022
Food for fines next week at local libraries | September 10, 2022
Mid-Continent celebrates installation of ‘Tiney’ outside new Green Hill Library Center | August 22, 2022
Library auditorium opens this weekend | August 9, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library planning new Grain Valley branch | August 8, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library announces plans to replace Grain Valley branch | August 6, 2022
One Tank Trips: Midwest Genealogy Center | August 5, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library’s Annual Romance GenreCon Returns August 4th – 6th | August 2, 2022
Romance GenreCon brings the blushing on Aug. 4-6 | July 12, 2022
Power check: Free way to help manage utility bill | July 12, 2022
MCPL assistant library director named acting director | July 1, 2022
Olivia Hill finally claims her life’s story as fully her own | June 10, 2022
Library system kicks off summer reading program | May 31, 2022
Summer program encourages youngsters to keep reading | May 26, 2022
Library, author host discussion of local LGBTQIA history | May 17, 2022
Library system's press publishes memoir by local author | May 10, 2022
Libraries distribute at-home COVID-19 tests | April 22, 2022
Libraries lend power check devices to promote energy savings | April 22, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library Offering at-home COVID Tests | April 22, 2022
Family Historians Parse the Past With Newly Released 1950 Census Data:
Cause For Celebration Among Genealogists | April 14, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Libraries giving out free window decals for National Library Week | April 4, 2022
Mid-Continent library plans culinary center in KC for cooking demos, classes | March 29, 2022
Mid-Continent library dishes up new offering: a culinary literacy center | March 28, 2022
Mid Continent Public Library’s Steven Potter on the Digital Shift, Partisanship, and Retirement | March 18, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library Spelling Bee Returns March 19 | March 14, 2022
Czech and Slovak history highlighted in exhibits | March 11, 2022
Northland library branch permanently closes | March 7, 2022
Mid-Continent Public Library Boardwalk location to permanently close | March 7, 2022
Steven Potter of Mid-Continent Public Library closes chapter as director and CEO | March 1, 2022
New library planned in Independence | February 26, 2022
Mid Continent Public Library director Steve Potter to retire after 34 years | February 25, 2022
Director stepping aside after decades with library system | February 24, 2022
Culinary-inspired library planned at Green Hills | February 17, 2022
Paperback book, puzzle drive benefits inmates metrowide | February 12, 2022
Black History Month events at local libraries | February 8, 2022
Here’s how Mid-Continent Library helps kids grow reading skills, one story at a time | February 3, 2022
Library offers steps toward wellness | January 29, 2022
Library system launches wellness initiative | January 25, 2022
Library system launches new early literacy app | January 21, 2022
NEW! Grow-A-Reader App | January 20, 2022
Get 'Chills and Thrills' in MCPL's Winter Reading Challenge | January 18, 2022
Library’s Winter Reading Challenge returns Jan. 15 | January 15, 2022
Mid-Continent Library’s Winter Reading Challenge Returns Jan. 15 | January 14, 2022
2021 News Coverage
Keystone honors recognize wide range of county developments | December 21, 2021
Renovated and revitalized: A makeover for Parkville library | December 21, 2021
Library powers up Chromebook checkout program | December 6, 2021
The real deal: Come see this ‘Christmas Carol’ performance for a bit of authenticity | November 11, 2021
Gerald Dickens returns to area with 'A Christmas Carol' and more | November 8, 2021
New Mid-Continent library planned for Grain Valley | November 2, 2021
Big Ideas for Small Business: How libraries strengthened their small business programs to reach those who needed them most | November 1, 2021
'Glass Watercolor Paintings' display up at Withers library branch | October 25, 2021
Library program receives $25,000 donation | October 22, 2021
Food for Fines drive in progress | October 8, 2021
State parks, Mid-Continent Public Library present virtual arts program | October 7, 2021
Libraries collecting diapers for needy | September 30, 2021
Using Esports for a lesson in goal setting and team building | September 27, 2021
Libraries step up to help increase vaccination rates | August 25, 2021
Roll Down Your Window and Roll Up Your Sleeve: JACOHD and MCPL Host Saturday Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic | August 20, 2021
Library system offers digital business workshops | August 16, 2021
Bicentennial online program Aug. 19 | August 7, 2021
Formal rededication for Blue Springs North branch | August 5, 2021
Get a COVID-19 vaccine without ever leaving your car | July 30, 2021
Library’s annual romance festival Aug. 3-6 | July 28, 2021
FREE Online Resources for Students with MCPL | July 27, 2021
Library system rededicates Withers Branch July 29 | July 27, 2021
New look for renovated library branch | July 19, 2021
Boardwalk branch library to soon be replaced | July 16, 2021
Mid-Continent Public Library to host more COVID-19 vaccine clinics | July 9, 2021
KC metro library giving free books in Summer Literacy Program | June 30, 2021
Mid-Continent Library takes steps to encourage summer reading with StoryWalk | June 17, 2021
The heart and brain of the community: Colbern library branch serves the public | June 8, 2021
Missouri State Parks, library system hosts Black Baseball virtual program June 17 | June 4, 2021
Caring for KC: Mid-Continent Public Library’s Summer Library Program | May 30, 2021
Mid-Continent Public Library opens rebuilt Colbern Road Library Center | May 26, 2021
MCPL’s Colbern Road Library Center Opens May 26 | May 26, 2021
Summer reading program highlights Missouri’s bicentennial | May 21, 2021
Mid-Continent Public Library restores hours | May 20, 2021
Mid-Continent business services expand in Northland | May 3, 2021
Best-selling author Nicola Yoon speaking at Kansas City metro writing fest | April 27, 2021
MCPL’s Lee’s Summit Branch Closes May 1 For Renovations | April 23, 2021
Design of new Mid-Continent spaces provides home for small businesses | April 15, 2021
Library offers career services | April 2, 2021
MCPL Completes Renovation of Grandview Branch | April 1, 2021
Food truck dream becomes reality across the Kansas City-area | March 31, 2021
Libraries resume in-branch browsing, item pick-up | February 25, 2021
Mid-Continent Public Library expands services | February 24, 2021
Surging Interest in African American Genealogy | February 18, 2021
Libraries celebrate Black History Month with unique programs, resources | February 17, 2021
Library renovation unveiled | February 12, 2021
Mid-Continent libraries resumes select technology services | January 26, 2021
Mid-Continent reopens library branches | January 25, 2021
Library system challenges adults to read five books in two months | January 17, 2021
A conversation about Missouri, history and good books | January 15, 2021
Annual Mid-Winter Reading Challenge begins this week | January 11, 2021
2020 News Coverage
Former Red Bridge Library Building for Sale | December 21, 2020
Carolers carry on a joyful tradition | December 18, 2020
Library has range of resources for authors | December 16, 2020
Old Liberty library building for sale | December 5, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library seeks bids for vacant Red Bridge, Liberty branches | December 4, 2020
MCPL offering virtual holiday programs | December 2, 2020
Dickens descendant delivers virtual performances for MCPL | December 1, 2020
Lee’s Summit, Cass Kids Can Tune Into Walk in “Winter Wonderlaughs” | December 1, 2020
New library branch offers StoryWalk | November 9, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library’s Teen Literary Festival goes virtual | November 7, 2020
‘Stories do connect people.’ Mid-Continent library hosts KC Storytelling Celebration | November 5, 2020
ARTSPEAK Radio with Woodneath | November 4, 2020
Researching Family Trees | October 29, 2020
Music to science: Virtual programs continue to entertain Lee’s Summit library patrons | October 15, 2020
Veterans Salute goes virtual, extends through Nov. 11 | October 7, 2020
Librarian knows a lot about these haunts. She discussed them at LS virtual event | October 6, 2020
Missouri voter registration deadline Wednesday | October 5, 2020
Kansas City Librarians' Reading List For The Pandemic | October 1, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library allows kids to have a blast with Zoom chemistry classes | October 1, 2020
Library utilizes CARES Act grant to combat digital divide | September 28, 2020
Library begins work on auditorium, amphitheater near Liberty | September 15, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library (quietly) kicks off $6.78M auditorium, outdoor ampitheater project | September 14, 2020
MCPL director celebrates 10-year anniversary, 30 years of service | September 9, 2020
Citizens who step up: Honors for Lee Williams and Brent Schondelmeyer of Independence | September 2, 2020
Class aids day-care providers | September 1, 2020
Business of Childcare offers support to local business | September 1, 2020
Missouri Storytelling Series Kicks Off with Shadowball: The Negro Baseball Leagues | August 27, 2020
Pandemic is ‘a fog that prevents us from seeing ahead.’ Job Skills program essential | August 27, 2020
‘State of Stories’ explores Missouri’s 200-year history | August 21, 2020
Mid-Continent Library’s South Independence Branch closing until 2021 for renovations | August 10, 2020
Mid-Continent offers ‘Romance GenreCon’ | July 30, 2020
Romance GenreCon goes virtual | July 18, 2020
Check it out: Libraries in Lee’s Summit open doors. In Cass, curbside pickup popular | June 26, 2020
Library legacy luncheon goes virtual | June 25, 2020
Local libraries reopening | June 18, 2020
Mid-Continent Library begins limited opening for residents | June 14, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library receives Spotlight on Literacy Grant | June 8, 2020
Storytimes continue virtually through MCPL | June 6, 2020
Summer reading program returns | June 2, 2020
MCPL Summer Library Program Kicks Off May 26 | May 28, 2020
Libraries provide curbside service, quarantine books | May 21, 2020
Book Drops Open Again At Mid-Continent Public Library Branches, And Returns Pour In | May 12, 2020
Northland library system hosts virtual art classes | April 17, 2020
Library to offer art instruction online Saturday | April 17, 2020
MCPL's Access Art Virtual Event | April 14, 2020
Northland libraries promote virtual use | April 8, 2020
Online Mid-Continent Library events | April 8, 2020
Mid-Continent Public Library Reopens Raytown Branch | February 29, 2020
Performer makes the history of black cowboys come alive | February 21, 2020
Serving up a better plan | February 19, 2020
Doniphan graduates become regional leaders | February 8, 2020
Learn to fall in love with libraries | February 6, 2020
Library hosts LitUp Creative Contest 2020 | February 5, 2020
Local agencies push for better job skills | January 31, 2020
Winter is prime time for weather lesson at LS library | January 24, 2020
A Hawaiian-themed library event eases Lee’s Summit residents through winter | January 24, 2020
Colbern Library To Get New Building | January 18, 2020
Luau time at the library helped break up the winter blahs | January 14, 2020