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John Fennell Exhibit - Perceptions: The Outer World, the Inner World

01/03/2026 @ 9:00am–03/31/2026 @ 8:00pm

Library Branch: Main Library

Description:

John Fennell has been a painter for 40 years and works out of Orr Street Studios in Columbia.

Wondrous World by Kay (Swyers) Murphy @ the Osage Branch

All Day 1/7–3/28

Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Osage County Events, Special Events

Library Branch: Osage County

Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery

Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Program Type: Osage County Events, Special Events

Description:

Come enjoy Kay (Swyers) Murphy's Wondrous World art show in the Woodland Art Gallery at the Osage County Library from January 7 through March 28, 2026.

A note from Kay:

Kids Fun: Secret Codes

4:00pm–5:00pm

Kids

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Truman Room

Age Group: Kids

Description:

For grades 1-5. Secret messages on rubber bands? Put your spy skills to the test by creating and deciphering secret codes made with a variety of materials.

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults

Gaming/Games

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Truman Room

Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults

Program Type: Gaming/Games

Description:

Come to play, teach, or learn more about chess! All ages and levels welcome!

*All teachers are volunteers, and may not always be in attendance

Author Talk: Janet Saidi with Rebecca Smith

6:30pm–8:00pm

Adults

Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: MRRL Art Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional

Description:

Janet Saidi will discuss her new book, Jane Austen: The Original Romance Author. The book covers moments of Austen's life, both well known and unexpected, that shaped her six published novels.