The Story Center at MCPL

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The Story Center at MCPL The Story Center empowers authors, performers, and digital storytellers to create, share, and connect with stories.

Located at the Woodneath Library Center, The Story Center is a mission-enhancement program of Mid-Continent Public Library. We offer a range of free public programs, several publication options, and a collection of resources that empower people to create stories, share those stories, and connect with the stories of others. Funding for Story Center programming is provided in part by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Trick-or-treat season is upon us! Write an ode to your favorite Halloween candy in the comments, if you dare. 👻🎃
10/23/2026

Trick-or-treat season is upon us! Write an ode to your favorite Halloween candy in the comments, if you dare. 👻🎃

We've got some great news: J Courtney has joined the Story Center team as a Story Center Associate. A writer and gradu...
10/22/2026

We've got some great news: J Courtney has joined the Story Center team as a Story Center Associate. A writer and graduate of the Story Center's Certificate Program, J previously worked at MCPL's Colbern Road branch. Welcome, J!

Save the date for The Story Center's 13th Local Author Fair, one month from today! 📖💛We are so excited to welcome 50 aut...
10/21/2026

Save the date for The Story Center's 13th Local Author Fair, one month from today! 📖💛

We are so excited to welcome 50 authors from the Kansas City area, as well as 10 community organizations serving writers and readers. Join us to meet authors, buy books, win prizes, and connect with your bookish community!

There are a few spots left for tomorrow's Halloween storytelling program: Spooky Storytelling at Woodneath!Professional ...
10/20/2026

There are a few spots left for tomorrow's Halloween storytelling program: Spooky Storytelling at Woodneath!

Professional storyteller Priscilla Howe is traveling in from Kansas to tell stories for all ages in the historic home at Woodneath Library Center, a perfect spooky setting. Come in costume if you dare; leave with trick-or-treat goodies!

Register: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119982/spooky-storytelling-woodneath

How do you pick a publishing option that works best for you? How can you recognize if a deal is the right one to take? J...
10/20/2026

How do you pick a publishing option that works best for you? How can you recognize if a deal is the right one to take? Join Story Center Publication Manager Kyndall Tiller as she discusses the different publishing models: self-publishing, ePublishing, hybrid, independent, and traditional.

For more information & to register: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/122370/publishing-options-and-opportunities-zoom

Build your own autumn hibernation day! Would you rather: ..watch a television show, see a film, or read a book? ..eat a ...
10/16/2026

Build your own autumn hibernation day!

Would you rather: ..watch a television show, see a film, or read a book? ..eat a bowl of chili, a slice of pumpkin bread, or some mashed potatoes? ..relax on a couch, a reading chair, or a park bench?

Tell us your dream autumn day in the comments!

Happy October, a time of transformation and magic. We hope you are having an enchanting autumn, and if you are searching...
10/14/2026

Happy October, a time of transformation and magic. We hope you are having an enchanting autumn, and if you are searching for delightful or spooky stories to fill the air, please check out our Story Center Collection! Full of amazing tales you won't find anywhere else. Also check out our program Spooky Storytelling at Woodneath: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/119982/spooky-storytelling-woodneath
Featured below:
The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm translated by Jack Zipes, illustrated by Andrea Dezso https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C3102211
A Book of Spooks and Spectres retold by Ruth Manning-Sanders, illustrated by Robin Jacques https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C174633
The Talking Cat and Other Stories of French Canada retold by Natalie Savage Carlson, illustrated by Roger Duvoisin

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8900 NE Flintlock Road
Kansas City, MO
64157

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18168834775

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