Mid-Continent Public Library

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MCPL is collecting artifacts for the "Working History of Independence" branch remodeling effort.

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Reading Suggestions: Sign-up for the NextReads newsletter. Check out our Juvenile Series and Based on the Book databases; also see our Reader's Advisory section and other databases.

Learning Online: Interact with an online tutor at Live Homework Help from Tutor.com. Take academic or licensing practice tests with LearningExpress Library. Email reference questions to Ask a Librarian.