Book Clubs & Booklists
The library offers three Adult Book Discussion groups. Come eat your lunch and discuss the book of the month at our Fiction@Noon book group. Or maybe you like to have more freedoms when you delve into the pages! The Loosely Bound Book Club is an evening book club at the library where a theme or genre is chosen each month, and you get to choose your own book related to that topic. For our New Adult crowd we have Shelf Indulgence; indulge yourself and dig into some great literature with other book lovers.
We're always getting new books and other media at the library. Click here to see our New Materials!
Legal Aid Service: Wills and Healthcare POA Free Clinic

A free basic will and healthcare power of attorney clinic.
Attorneys will be available to assist low-income individuals who are over 60, or disabled, or terminally ill, to complete wills and health care planning documents.
Register by August 18, 2025 with Mid-Missouri Legal Services to confirm you qualify for assistance. To register, call 573-442-0116 and ask for Jackie or Garnett, or email your name and phone number to richmondj@mmls.org.
Join us Friday, August 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 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, August 7, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Monday, August 25 , 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Japanese Fan Self-Defense (Tessen -Do)

Looking for your next great read? Instead of reading the same book each month, members read a book of their own choice related to the theme of the month. The theme for August is Too Hot to do Anything but Read! We can't wait to hear what you read!
Discussions and recommendations abound! Ages 18 and up.
Join us on Monday, August 18
6:00-7:30 PM
Community Resources
Our collection of local resources range from Emergency Shelters to Transportation. Check them out here!
One Man's Vision

Join Bob Priddy, well-known author and Missouri historian, as he explores the life of Mayor Cecil Thomas, a visionary leader. Sometimes referred to as "the builder," Thomas served six terms as the city's mayor. His impressive legacy includes streetcars, viaducts, subdivisions, a toll-free bridge, and much more. This presentation is co-sponsored by the library and the Historic City of Jefferson.
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 book is Twisted Love by Ana Huang. 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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Duolingo
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Virtual Program Archive
Did you miss some of our virtual programs? No worries, click this link to access them anytime!