Education

River of the Big Canoe – Across the Muddy Missouri

Let’s go up the Mississippi and across the Missouri River to a land that your pa says will make a fine place to settle. Let oral historian Jim "Two Crows" Wallen lead you through artifacts, stories, and authentic clothing into… more

The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

Enjoy the wry wisdom of Mark Twain in this one-man show. Join David Ehlert as he portrays one of America’s most enduring authors and humorists in this special Library performance. Ages 7 and up. Register online at mymcpl.org/events. It runs… more

Collecting Your Family Stories Before They Are Lost

It's too easy to let unique family stories slip away. Learn tips and tricks for collecting and preserving your family’s stories to pass on to future generations. It will be on Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Midwest Genealogy… more

Researching Your WWII Veteran

Piece together your WWII veteran's military experience using web resources, Library resources, and outside sources. Learn what records still exist and how to locate them. This will be at the Midwest Genealogy Center at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 4. more

J.R.R. Tolkien and the Legacy of WWI

The life of J.R.R. Tolkien was shaped by his experiences during World War I and time spent fighting in the Somme. Learn how the war and Tolkien’s wartime experiences influenced his works. For adults. Register online at mymcpl.org/events  It will… more

Irish Coat of Arms, Tartans, and Genealogy

Author and genealogist Mike O’Laughlin shares his research covering Irish heraldry from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Discover the basic facts and fiction about your Irish coat of arms and tartan, as well as learn 10 simple ways to… more

Writing with a Feather

Dip a feather into ink and experience how our founding fathers created our nation’s most important documents. Use a feather quill to write your story, create your own Declaration of Independence, or maybe compose a letter to your grandmother. Ages… more

Native American Research: The Five Civilized Tribes

Do you have Native American ancestors that lived in Oklahoma? If so, they may have been members of one of the Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, or Seminole. Learn how to research your ancestors using U.S. Census and… more

Grand Festival of Chez les Canses

Explore the history of the French explorers who settled at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers in the late 1700s. This annual event celebrates the French contributions to our regional history. Skilled interpreters, attired in appropriate late 18th… more

Researching Your Civil War Soldier

Ever wanted to know more about that famous ancestor who served in the U.S. Civil War? Discover the sources you need to find ancestors that served in the Civil War as well as general information about the political, social, and… more