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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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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

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

Join MCPL for our 7th annual Local Author Fair! This year will be virtual so you can join from home. https://bit.ly/2N127Dq

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

Does this give anyone else anxiety?

After 26 years of service to MCPL, Darlene Johnston has retired. She worked at the Mid-Continent Public Library Weston Branch, and her last day was Friday, October 30th. The Weston Branch staff sent her off with gifts and plenty of well-wishes! Congratulations Darlene!

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

FreedomFlix (grades 4-8) Discover how the effects of the Korean War can still be felt today. https://bit.ly/2tejXbe #VeteransSalute

MyMCPL Research and Learning Focus Group Description: Attention students (12 and up), teachers and researchers: You can help improve the Research and Learning section of the mymcpl.org website! https://bit.ly/37lFILJ