Mid-Continent Public Library

What are you reading?

Our virtual Teen book group, We the Fandom, will meet Tuesday, February 9th at 4 pm to discuss Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, Timekeeper by Tara Sim, and Sabriel by Garth Nix. Read any, all, or none and join us to as we celebrate the British Fantasy fandom. Register to receive your Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3a5CdJ5

Is that instant pot that you were gifted still in its box? Learn tips and tricks for putting it to use and some awesome recipes to get you started on Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m. To enjoy this program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360/ at the scheduled day/time.

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.

MCPL made the list again! We surpassed 3 million digital checkouts in 2020!

Get students reading in 2021 with our virtual Teen Book Groups. There are three groups that meet monthly, each with a different theme and day. All groups require registration and meet via Zoom. https://bit.ly/TeenBookGroup

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

Did you know your library card gets you access to Mango Languages, an intuitive and fun way to learn new languages! Get started: http://bit.ly/2JnPj62

Put on your sleuthing cap and grab your mobile device for a chance to win one of ten $50 QuickTrip or TrexMart gift cards!

Come join in the book discussion! We'll be talking about Josephine Baker’s Last Dance by Sherry Jones. Please contact [email protected] to reserve your copy of the book or for any other questions. Register now: http://bit.ly/MCPLJosBaker

During this Zoom presentation on Feb. 3, we will discuss various losses created by COVID, learn grief theories, and continue to do necessary self-care while doing grief work. Register now: http://bit.ly/MCPLCovid

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

All MCPL branches will be closed on December 24, 25, and 26. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Kwanzaa is just around the corner!

Learn more about the Library for a chance to wine one of ten $50 QuickTrip or TrexMart gift cards! Download the free GooseChase app to your mobile device and play! https://www.mymcpl.org/goosechase

Wings of Love Presents: The Best of Awesome Birds Be amazed when some of the world’s most awesome birds take the stage to talk, perform tricks, and sing songs. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360/ on December 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Join Mad Science on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. for fun and educational science programs for kids via Zoom! Registration is required: http://bit.ly/MCPLMadScience Ages 7 and up.

OverDrive Digital Downloads for Kids Download eBooks and eAudiobooks just for kids to your computer or device. Click here to get started: https://bit.ly/2QNxKD6