Press Room | Mid-Continent Public Library

Aaron Borns

Marketing Director
aborns@mymcpl.org
(816) 521-7238

Emily Becker

Community Relations Manager
ebecker@mymcpl.org
(816)503-4187

Contact for media inquiries.

History

MCPL is a consolidated library district and tax-supported political subdivision that serves nearly 800,000 people in the greater Kansas City metro area. For over 50 years, MCPL has been striving to provide customers with the best possible library experience.

Press Releases

Local Biz Owners Compete for Cash at Library on Sept. 24 | September 21, 2026

MCPL’s LitUp Fest for Teens Returns Sept. 19 | September 16, 2026

MCPL Stocks Local Pantries, Forgives Fines Sept. 14-20 | September 11, 2026

Great British Bake Off’s Ruby Tandoh at MCPL on Sept. 23 | September 9, 2026

Heartland Book Festival Returns October 2–3 | August 20, 2026

News Coverage

Registering momentum: Pitch winner gains traction with care support tech platform | September 25, 2026

Author of “Kin” Comes to KC for the 4th Heartland Book Festival! | August 27, 2026

Modern democracy exhibit showcases U.S. history, key moments in nation’s growth | August 12, 2026

Fantasy GenreCon brings magic, dragons, and adventure to KC on Aug. 8 | July 28, 2026

Free Food Literacy Fair to be held at Mid-Continent Public Library’s Culinary Kitchens on July 25 | July 21, 2026