Special Events

May 2013

  • Wednesday, May 29th from 6-8 pm in the Art Gallery: "Just Dance" Tournament Who has the best moves?  Only one way to find out.

June 2013

  • Thursday, June 6th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Art Gallery: Steampunk Party Grab your goggles and don your best Victorian garb as we indulge in this fantastical subculture.  Expect crafts, prizes and more!
  • First Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Story Hour Room: Knitting in the Library  Join us for our very first meeting! Ages 12 and up are welcome.  Experienced knitters will be on hand for assistance.  Crocheters and other fiber artists welcome too!  BYON (Bring Your Own Needles).
  • Thursday, June 13th from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Art Gallery: "Writing to the Roots" Creative Writing Workshop Join us as we dig deeper into the writer's craft.  This workshop will be taught by special guest, Dr. Heather Fester, English Professor at Lincoln University.
  • Thursday, June 20th from 3:30-7:30 pm in the Art Gallery: Anime Mini-Convention Our regular anime club turns into a full-fledged party!  Get ready for some serious cosplay (a great chance to try out your costume before the big Jefferson City Cosplacon!), kawaii crafts, snacks, prizes and other fun stuff.
  • Saturday, June 22nd from 6:00 pm-12:00 am on the 2nd Floor: Teen After-Hours, Lock-In Edition! Our super-popular lock-in returns for another round of late night insanity!  Hide & Seek in the dark, pizza, soda, gaming, prizes...You really don't want to miss this one.
  • Thursday, June 27th from 3:00-6:00 pm in the Art Gallery: Beneath the Surface Documentary, Dining and Discussion Series Part I This three-part series aims to get to the core of issues that affect every teen.  Each documentary will be followed by dining and group discussion.  Part I will be featuring the documentary "American Teen" (rated PG-13).  Dinner will be graciously provided by Jimmy John's.  You must attend the movie to take part in the dining and discussion.  Reservations are required.

July 2013

  • First Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Story Hour Room: Knitting in the Library  Join us for our very first meeting! Ages 12 and up are welcome.  Experienced knitters will be on hand for assistance.  Crocheters and other fiber artists welcome too!  BYON (Bring Your Own Needles).
  • Thursday, July 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Art Gallery: Zombie Survival Training Are you prepared for the zombie apocalypse?  Test your skills and pick up a few new ones.  After all, better safe than sorry, right?  
  • Tuesday, July 23rd from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Story Hour Room: "Writing to the Roots" Creative Writing Workshop Join us as we dig deeper into the writer's craft.  This workshop will be taught by special guest, Dr. Heather Fester, English Professor at Lincoln University.
  • Thursday, July 25th from 6:00-7:30 pm outside in the Picnic Area: Tie-Dye and Spray Paint T-Shirts Customize your T-shirts with a mix of classic techniques and modern DIY methods.  Please note: we'll provide the dye and the know-how, but we're going to need to have you bring your own shirt (or other dye-able).
  • Tuesday, July 30th from 6:00-8:30 pm in the Art Gallery: Beneath the Surface Documentary, Dining and Discussion Series Part II This three-part series aims to get to the core of issues that affect every teen.  Each documentary will be followed by dining and group discussion.  Part II will be featuring the documentary, "The Education of Shelby Knox" (NR, recommended for ages 14 +).  Dinner will be graciously provided by Jimmy John's.  You must attend the movie to take part in the dining and discussion.  Reservations are required.

For more information or to register for any of these events, contact Courtney Waters, Teen Services Librarian, (573) 634-6064 ext. 248 or watersc@mrrl.org.