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Join us tomorrow for Missouri quilt stories with Dr. Lisa Higgins, Director of the Missouri Folk Arts Program, and Dr. Michael Sweeney, Coordinator for the Missouri Bicentennial for the State Historical Society, who will talk about the state Bicentennial quilt. This event will livestream from https://www.facebook.com/mystorycenter

With Martin Luther King Jr. day approaching and the political climate of the country in the current state it is, this booklist full of titles on social justice and activism will be in high demand for teens.

This month the Crown Crafted Concert Series presents the Unity Quartet. The jazz quartet will present a diverse set blending genres and styles, and featuring a cross section of young musicians from the Kansas City jazz community. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360/ at the scheduled day and time.

Find classic nursery rhymes and printables for kids! https://bit.ly/2uYm4RM

The Challenge starts in 2 days! Are you ready? Have you chosen your first read? Check out our Suggested Reading List. mymcpl.org/WinterReading

Join Linda Thomas and Dan DeLancey as they combine their close vocal harmonies with acoustic instruments for a collection of holiday favorites. To enjoy this program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360/ at the scheduled day/time. See all times: https://bit.ly/3n3aL48

Enjoy the Bolshoi Ballet’s The Nutcracker on demand and reserve holiday DVDs for checkout. https://bit.ly/394IOoa #CelebrateTheSeason

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Just fill out our dynamic online form, and you’ll receive personalized reading suggestions based on your preferences. This service is available for all your book needs, no matter the age! mymcpl.org/YourNextRead

Gerald Dickens is returning to MCPL this holiday season with a special virtual performance of his great-great-grandfather Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol.

Join LitUp 2020 for a virtual Zoom conversation with bestselling children's and young adult author Louis Sachar on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 4:00 p.m. Register now: https://bit.ly/3ocY3QW

Your vote counts! Vote for your favorite nominated picture book by January 15, 2021! mymcpl.org/VoteBB

After cancelling the in-person event this spring, Mid-Continent Public Library is taking its annual LitUp Festival for teens virtual with digital presentations by bestselling authors Louis Sachar and Nic Stone on November 14 and 21, respectively.

The Midwest Genealogy Center would like to invite you to our first ever Virtual Mock-In! In year’s past, we have offered an in-library, after hours Lock In but with current safety measures due to COVID-19, we are offering this program via Zoom. Register now: https://bit.ly/36r44Dx

U.S. History Learn about the Korean War through historical documents, articles, images, maps, videos, timelines and more. https://bit.ly/3d9cnVy #VeteransSalute

Join LitUp 2020 for a virtual Zoom conversation with bestselling young adult author Nic Stone on Saturday, November 21 at 4:00 p.m. Register now: https://bit.ly/37rdSxQ

If you are interested in showing one of this year’s Kansas City Storytelling Celebration virtual programs in a classroom or senior living center, please visit our website and submit a request. https://bit.ly/2ThYonb

Join Dr. Mark Morgan, Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri, Columbia, as he discusses how traditional activities such as hunting and fishing have changed from subsistence to recreation and describes how folklore can satisfy the need for vicarious attachment to nature through storytelling. https://bit.ly/388lsh9

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Explore an exciting online encyclopedia for research or fun with your Library card! https://bit.ly/329ty53

The 2020 Storytelling Celebration will feature two concerts on MCPL’s MCPL360 Facebook page on Sat., Nov. 7, at 11:15 a.m. with Beth Horner, who will share hysterical farmyard escapades and eerie Missouri folktales, and at 2:15 p.m. with Gene Tagaban will share traditional Native American stories. In partnership with @mccmw. Complete details at mymcpl.org/storytelling