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New Year's Day: Library Closed
The library will be closed in observance of the New Years Holiday.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/new-years-day-library-closed
- New Year's Day: Library Closed
- 2026-01-01T00:00:00-06:00
- 2026-01-01T23:59:59-06:00
- The library will be closed in observance of the New Years Holiday.
Jan 01, 2026 (US/Central / UTC-600)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Library closed
The library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-library-closed
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Library closed
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00-06:00
- 2026-01-19T23:59:59-06:00
- The library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Jan 19, 2026 (US/Central / UTC-600)
President's Day: Library Closed
The Library will be closed in observance of President's Day
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/presidents-day-library-closed
- President's Day: Library Closed
- 2026-02-16T00:00:00-06:00
- 2026-02-16T23:59:59-06:00
- The Library will be closed in observance of President's Day
Feb 16, 2026 (US/Central / UTC-600)
Memorial Day: Library Closed
The Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/memorial-day-library-closed
- Memorial Day: Library Closed
- 2026-05-25T00:00:00-05:00
- 2026-05-25T23:59:59-05:00
- The Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day
May 25, 2026 (US/Central / UTC-500)
Independence Day: Library Closed
The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/independence-day-library-closed
- Independence Day: Library Closed
- 2026-07-04T00:00:00-05:00
- 2026-07-04T23:59:59-05:00
- The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day
Jul 04, 2026 (US/Central / UTC-500)
Labor Day: Library Closed
The Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/labor-day-library-closed
- Labor Day: Library Closed
- 2026-09-07T00:00:00-05:00
- 2026-09-07T23:59:59-05:00
- The Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day
Sep 07, 2026 (US/Central / UTC-500)
Thanksgiving: Library Closed
The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/thanksgiving-library-closed
- Thanksgiving: Library Closed
- 2026-11-26T00:00:00-06:00
- 2026-11-27T23:59:59-06:00
- The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday.
Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 (US/Central / UTC-600)
Christmas: Library Closed
The Library will be closed for Christmas on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/christmas-library-closed
- Christmas: Library Closed
- 2025-12-24T00:00:00-06:00
- 2025-12-25T23:59:59-06:00
- The Library will be closed for Christmas on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
Dec 24, 2025 to Dec 25, 2025 (US/Central / UTC-600)
Story Time Adventures
This weekly program includes reading fun classic and current children's books to babies through preschoolers. There will be rhymes, songs, crafts, and games.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/story-time
- Story Time Adventures
- 2022-09-26T10:00:00-05:00
- 2022-09-26T11:00:00-05:00
- This weekly program includes reading fun classic and current children's books to babies through preschoolers. There will be rhymes, songs, crafts, and games.
Sep 26, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (US/Central / UTC-500)
Community Room, Montgomery City Public Library
Children aged babies through preschool and their caregivers.
Exciting story times for your children. Join us for stories, songs, and fun to build early literacy skills. Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read or write. It's also a great time for you and your child to bond over fun activities.
Board of Trustees' Meetings
Public welcome. Time is available for comments from the public.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/board-of-trustees-meetings
- Board of Trustees' Meetings
- 2022-08-10T19:00:00-05:00
- 2022-08-10T20:00:00-05:00
- Public welcome. Time is available for comments from the public.
Aug 10, 2022 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM (US/Central / UTC-500)
Community Room, Montgomery City Public Library
All are Welcome
This is a monthly meeting of the board of trustees where library topics and changes are discussed in a forum open to the community. Check the Board of Trustees page for meeting minutes and the members' list. Patrons are welcome to attend these open meetings and can sign up for the Public Comments section of the agenda. They would have five minutes to speak and cannot transfer time to someone else.
Lego Club
All ages are welcome to create masterpieces with LEGOs.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/lego-club
- Lego Club
- 2022-08-13T10:00:00-05:00
- 2022-08-13T11:00:00-05:00
- All ages are welcome to create masterpieces with LEGOs.
Aug 13, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (US/Central / UTC-500)
Community Room, Montgomery City Public Library
All ages and abilities are welcome.
New Year's Eve: Closing at noon
The library will close early for New Year's Eve.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/close-early-for-new-years-eve
- New Year's Eve: Closing at noon
- 2025-12-31T12:00:00-06:00
- 2025-12-31T13:00:00-06:00
- The library will close early for New Year's Eve.
Dec 31, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (US/Central / UTC-600)
Coloring Club
Adults are welcome to create beautiful pictures while relaxing, being refreshed, and fellowshipping together.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/coloring-club
- Coloring Club
- 2022-08-02T14:00:00-05:00
- 2022-08-02T15:00:00-05:00
- Adults are welcome to create beautiful pictures while relaxing, being refreshed, and fellowshipping together.
Aug 02, 2022 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (US/Central / UTC-500)
Community Room, Montgomery City Public Library
Adults of any age and ability are welcome.
Feel free to bring your own supplies or use ours! We have everything to help you color and relax while expressing your creativity.
Books and Beyond
This is a time for adults of any ability, including developmentally disabled adults, to socialize, be creative, and have fun.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/books-and-beyond
- Books and Beyond
- 2022-09-20T13:30:00-05:00
- 2022-09-20T14:30:00-05:00
- This is a time for adults of any ability, including developmentally disabled adults, to socialize, be creative, and have fun.
Sep 20, 2022 from 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM (US/Central / UTC-500)
Community Room, Montgomery City Public Library
All adults are welcome.
ABC Book Club
This is an adult book club that reads and discusses one book a month. They meet on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 6:30 pm.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/abc-book-club
- ABC Book Club
- 2026-01-21T18:30:00-06:00
- 2026-01-21T20:30:00-06:00
- This is an adult book club that reads and discusses one book a month. They meet on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 6:30 pm.
Jan 21, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM (US/Central / UTC-600)
Community Room, Montgomery City Public Library
Needle Arts Gathering
This is a time for people who do a kind of needle arts (sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc) to enjoy time working on their own projects with others.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/needle-arts-gathering
- Needle Arts Gathering
- 2022-08-14T14:00:00-05:00
- 2022-08-14T16:00:00-05:00
- This is a time for people who do a kind of needle arts (sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc) to enjoy time working on their own projects with others.
Aug 14, 2022 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM (US/Central / UTC-500)
Community Room, Montgomery City Public Library
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Robotics Classes
Robotics Classes for children and teens are held on the first Saturday of the month.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/robotics-classes
- Robotics Classes
- 2022-10-01T09:15:00-05:00
- 2022-10-01T12:45:00-05:00
- Robotics Classes for children and teens are held on the first Saturday of the month.
Oct 01, 2022 from 09:15 AM to 12:45 PM (US/Central / UTC-500)
Community Room, Montgomery City Public Library
Brian Sippel
Discovery Class (ages 3-6) at 9:15-10:00 am
Sphero Class (ages 7-10) at 10:15-11:15 am
Minecraft Modding (ages 13+) at 10-11am
EV2 (ages 11-14) at 11:30 am-12:45 pm
The Page Turners Book Club
The Page Turners, an adult book club, meets on the third Friday of the month at 1:00 pm at MCPL.
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/daytime-book-club
- The Page Turners Book Club
- 2026-01-16T13:00:00-06:00
- 2026-01-16T14:00:00-06:00
- The Page Turners, an adult book club, meets on the third Friday of the month at 1:00 pm at MCPL.
Jan 16, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (US/Central / UTC-600)
Montgomery City Public Library
Adults (18+)
The Page Turners is an afternoon book club for adults. They meet on the 3rd Friday of the month at MCPL beginning at 1:00 pm. Members take turns choosing a book title at one meeting, reading it, and then discussing it at the next month's meeting.
After Hours Teen Night
- https://montgomery-cpl.ploud.net/calendar-news/events/after-hours-teen-night
- After Hours Teen Night
- 2026-01-17T19:00:00-06:00
- 2026-01-17T21:00:00-06:00
Jan 17, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM (US/Central / UTC-600)
Montgomery City Public Library
This event is for middle school and high school students aged 12-18 years old.
News
Learn about what is happening at your Montgomery City Public Library
National Friends of the Library Week
2025 Technology Ladder Grant Award
Homeschool Hangout
After Hours Teen Night
There's More to MCPL than Books!
MCPL Receives 2 LSTA Grants for 2023-2024
Holiday Hours
Dates when the library is closed.
The library will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Saturday.
Grant Award for MCPL
The Montgomery City Public Library received a Spotlight on Literacy grant award.
MCPL Receives Spotlight on Literacy Grant
The Montgomery City Public Library is proud to announce that it received a $4,917.00 Spotlight on Literacy Grant from @USIMLS. This Spotlight on Literacy Grant will focus on health literacy for seniors. This funding will be used to create Memories Matter kits, which will help senior citizens, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia, keep their minds sharp. The kits will include books, discussion and photo cards, puzzles, and other items to promote cognitive and communication skills.
Gaylee Harris, MCPL library director, commented, “The Memories Matter kits are in response to patron requests for resources for senior citizens. We are very happy to receive this Spotlight on Literacy grant to provide funding for twenty-one themed kits, which will be available for patron checkout and used in library programming. Some of the themes include the four seasons, the 1950s, animals, travel, the great outdoors, and patriotism to name a few. The Memories Matter kits are another wonderful addition to the Montgomery City Public Library!”
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
#IMLSGrant
Dungeons & Dragons
Contact MCPL if you are interested in D&D games.
Do you like to play Dungeons & Dragons? Would you like to learn how to play? We are currently looking into having Dungeons & Dragons available as an activity at MCPL, but we need your input to help us plan what direction to go. There are forms at the Library for you to complete or you could email mcplmo@gmail.com the answers to these questions.
- Your name and email
- Age Group: Teen Adult
- Are you interested in playing D&D or another Table Top RPG at the Library?
- Would you prefer another system over D&D? If so, which one?
- If you are a teen, would you like the sessions to be part of the After Hours Teen Night?
- Tentatively, two adult groups will be formed. Which would work best for you?
- a) Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 pm twice a month
- b) One Saturday a month from 10 am-12:30 pm
- Would you prefer games be run by a professional, a peer, or a library staff member?
- Would you be willing to DM?
- If yes, is this specific to DMing D&D, or would be open to running other systems?
- Please list any specific systems you'd be willing to run.