Operation Bugle Boy
During this year's Operation Bugle Boy we will show the movie The Last Full Measure, the true story of Air Force Pararescueman William Pitsenbbarger. He personally saved over 60 men before being killed in the bloodiest battle of the Vietnam War at Xa Cam My on April 11, 1966, where 80 percent of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry were either killed or wounded.
Pitsenbbarger's comrades and father seek the help of Pentagon officials and other surviving veterans of the battle to finally procure him the Congressional Medal of Honor. "He came there to save lives," says Army mud soldier and Purple Heart recipient Fred Navarro, "and that was all he did."
The Last Full Measure reminds us why our Vietnam veterans are all heroes and deserve out respect and honor.
Join us Wednesday, July 30, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Tech Time!
Tech Time is a new program offered by the library that offers one-on-one technology help to patrons, no sign-up necessary. Just walk in with your device or questions, and we can do what we can to assist! (Please note we cannot do repairs.)
Join us in the Mark Twain Room:
Tuesday, July 8, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Tuesday, July 22 , 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Japanese Fan Self-Defense (Tessen -Do)
Learn the basics of martial arts and self-defense using a fan. This program will provide a demonstration of the style, and the class will be led by the Art of Martial Arts Dojo of Jefferson City. The class is limited to 15 participants.
Join us on Monday, July 21
6:30-8:00 PM
Community Resources
Our collection of local resources range from Emergency Shelters to Transportation. Check them out here!
Paint Party
Celebrate Christmas in July as we do a follow along style painting of a "Beach Snowman" by Traci Kiernan of stepbysteppainting.net. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome.
Two sessions to choose from! Registration required for either:
Session 1 (1-3 p.m.): https://www.mrrl.org/event/paint-party-46303
Session 2 (5:30-7:30 p.m.): https://www.mrrl.org/event/paint-party-44141
New Adults
MRRL offers programs for every type of personality. Are you crafty or maybe tech savvy? Do you enjoy music or listening to guest speakers? We really have it all. Stop by today and see what your library has to offer you!
TikTok Made Me Read It
Connect with fellow readers in this book club focused on all the trending reads on TikTok. Each month, we will discuss a book made popular on #BookTok.
This month's read is Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. If you need help finding a copy, you can ask the librarians at the front desk. A free copy will be given to the first 8 people.
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