Mid-Continent Public Library Foundation

10/08/2026

Today is DAF Day, a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds! When you make a DAF gift to the Mid-Continent Public Library Foundation, you support MCPL's work offering free access to ideas and information across our community.

To learn more about making a DAF contribution to the Mid-Continent Public Library Foundation, please contact Diana Reiter, Fundraising and Development Director, at dreiter@mymcpl.​org or 816.521.7260.

10/03/2026

Library Lovers enjoyed priority seating at tonight’s Heartland Book Festival Kick-Off with Tayari Jones! What a wonderful conversation between Tayari and Dr. Susan Wilson, a member of the Mid-Continent Public Library Board of Trustees.

09/28/2026

Last week's Pitch Competition hosted by the Square One Small Business Center featured so much ingenuity from local small businesses! Congratulations to Gift Well Soon for taking the top prize.

Many thanks to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for making this program possible.

09/24/2026

Last night's event with Ruby Tandoh at the Woodneath Library Center Auditorium was a big hit! Library Lovers members got to enjoy the best seats in the house for this exciting program. Don't miss out on future VIP seating opportunities -- join Library Lovers today at mymcpl.org/librarylovers

09/18/2026

There's so much to enjoy at the MCPL Buckner Branch, including wonderful local art displayed on their gallery wall! The Buckner Branch gallery wall and many other art installations at MCPL branches are made possible thanks to generous donations from community members like you.

09/10/2026

Congratulations to the finalists for the Square One Small Business Center Pitch Competition! Thank you to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for making this event possible.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! All MCPL branches are closed today, but our virtual branch is available 24/7. mymcpl.org/GoDigital

09/03/2026

Make a difference and take care of your overdue fines! Food for Fines is back from September 14-20.

Food for Fines is back! Bring boxed or canned nonperishable food items to any MCPL location from September 14-20 to pay off your overdue fines and help out your local community. Get more information at mymcpl.org/FoodForFines

08/27/2026

Dolly Parton's generosity made an amazing impact for young readers. There are numerous benefits for children who have early access to books at home, and Dolly Parton's dedication to helping kids love stories and reading is part of her incredible legacy.

Take a look at some of the many Library materials that are by or about Dolly at https://bit.ly/4qEv7Sz

Yesterday, we lost a true icon. 💕📚🎶

Today, we celebrate Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life and legacy. From timeless music and beloved movies to her Imagination Library, Dolly inspired generations through stories, songs, generosity, and a love of reading.

Her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. 🌟https://bit.ly/4qEv7Sz

08/19/2026

Another wonderful storytime at the MCPL Riverside Branch! This program was made possible thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor.