Mid-Continent Public Library

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The Mid-Continent Public Library, Oak Grove Branch, is located at 2320 S Broadway, and consists of 29 other branches serving Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties throughout Western Missouri. It was established in 1965 and is now one of the largest library systems in the United States. Financed by your tax dollars it provides you with one of the finest library resources in the nation.

The system contains over 2 million books which are made available to all library users through an elaborate communication system and daily delivery service. This is true also for extensive collections of compact discs, video cassettes, audio cassettes and books on cassette. The Genealogy and Local History Branch is a nationally recognized genealogical resource center.

Mission Statement

“Mid-Continent Public Library Shall Provide Accessibility To Information And Materials With The Highest Level Of Service For All People.”