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!
Special Program: Book (and Plant) Bingo

Join us in a riveting game of Book (and Plant) Bingo where you play bingo to win books (or plants)! The plants are provided in partnership with the Central Missouri Master Gardeners! Registration required.
Join us Thursday, May 15th
6:30-7:30 PM
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, May 13, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Tuesday, May 29, 10 AM - 12:00 PM
LU-MRRL Lecture Series: A Look Back at Lincoln Institute

Join Mark Schleer, director of University Archives & Ethnic Studies Center, as he discusses the history of Lincoln Institute. From 1866 to 1921, Lincoln Institute served as the forebearer of the current Lincoln University. Founded by members of the United States Colored Infantry to provide education for African Americans, the school transformed its curriculum from basic learning skills to offering college-level courses to those who had previously been denied the opportunity.
Join us on Tuesday, May 6, 2025
6:30-8:00 PM
Community Resources
Our collection of local resources range from Emergency Shelters to Transportation. Check them out here!
On the Farm with Lavender Rhapsody

Scott and Cathy Smith established Lavender Rhapsody in central Missouri in 2006. Their 40-acre lavender farm features 14 different varieties, and they offer many events and programs during the bloom season as well as U-pick options. They will discuss how they came to dedicate their farming life to lavender and the joy and satisfaction they gain from growing this fragrant plant. They will also bring some culinary treats to share with the audience and examples of products crafted at their farm.
Tuesday, May 13 | Art Gallery
6:30-8:00 PM
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!
Online Learning
Learning Express Library
A highly acclaimed eLearning solution that provides support to students and professionals
LinkedIn Learning
Learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals
Duolingo
Interested in learning a new language? Check out Duolingo.
Virtual Program Archive
Did you miss some of our virtual programs? No worries, click this link to access them anytime!