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Winter Reading Program for Adults - Both Branches

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
MRRL Main Floor at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Osage County Events, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Missouri River Regional Library's winter reading program is here! Adults can read four books in any format (print, audio, digital) at both branches, and enter your titles online or on our form from January 1 - February 28, 2026.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events, Virtual Program
Description:

Missouri River Regional Library's winter reading program is here! Adults can read four books in any format (print, audio, digital) at both branches, and enter your titles online or on our form from January 1 - February 28, 2026.

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

01/03/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/31/2026 @ 8:00pm
Missouri River Regional Library

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

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Wondrous World by Kay (Swyers) Murphy @ the Osage Branch

All Day 1/7 - 3/28
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Osage County Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

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:

Library Branch: Osage County Library
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:

Public Desk Committee

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings

Oral History Interview - Doug Genens

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Event Description:

Oral history interview with Lara Granich conducted by Doug Genens

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Event Description

Oral history interview with Lara Granich conducted by Doug Genens

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Story Time (Main Branch):

All ages. Stories, music, crafts, and activities.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes

All ages. Stories, music, crafts, and activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Central Missouri Hospice Volunteer Enrollment

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
MRRL Main Floor at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Caring for the terminally ill is a labor of love requiring a special person with just the right touch.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Caring for the terminally ill is a labor of love requiring a special person with just the right touch.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program designed for older adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay active.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program designed for older adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay active.

Raise Your Spiritual I.Q., How to Interpret the Waking Dream

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Event Description:

Spiritual discussion about the topic of how to use spiritual techniques to get answers to life's questions. Open to people from all walks of life. Hands-on activities including ...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Spiritual discussion about the topic of how to use spiritual techniques to get answers to life's questions. Open to people from all walks of life.

Jefferson City Secular Homeschool Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is an exercise program recommended by the CDC to benefit overall well-being.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is an exercise program recommended by the CDC to benefit overall well-being.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Wednesday Evening Yoga

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, New Adults

Rejuvenate your mind and body. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Bring a mat (or towel) to class if you have one, but these are not required. Drop-ins welcome. No charge – library program.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Rejuvenate your mind and body. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Bring a mat (or towel) to class if you have one, but these are not required. Drop-ins welcome. No charge – library program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids STEAM Night: Snap Circuits

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 7-12. Registration required and limited to 12 spots. Create an electronic alarm, power a helicopter blade, or design other simple electronics using kits.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 7-12. Registration required and limited to 12 spots. Create an electronic alarm, power a helicopter blade, or design other simple electronics using kits.

Citizens' Climate Education

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Event Description:

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Thursday Morning Yoga

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, New Adults

Rejuvenate your mind and body. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Bring a mat (or towel) to class if you have one, but these are not required. Drop-ins welcome. No charge – library program.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Rejuvenate your mind and body. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Bring a mat (or towel) to class if you have one, but these are not required. Drop-ins welcome. No charge – library program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Connections @ the Barefoot Event Center

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

Connect, Eat, and Learn with Friends! Join us for Senior Connections at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Doors open at 10:30 am with lunch served from 11 am-1 pm. Resources and services will be offered from 10:30 am-1 pm. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events
Description:

Connect, Eat, and Learn with Friends! Join us for Senior Connections at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Doors open at 10:30 am with lunch served from 11 am-1 pm. Resources and services will be offered from 10:30 am-1 pm. 

MRRL Foundation

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Join us for some fun and friendly Bridge gameplay every Thursday! All skill levels and new players welcome. 

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

Join us for some fun and friendly Bridge gameplay every Thursday! All skill levels and new players welcome. 

Tutoring

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
This event is in the "Adults" group

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for avid readers and stimulating conversation? You've found us! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Main Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee!

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Looking for avid readers and stimulating conversation? You've found us! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Main Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, New Adults

Are you an adventurer at heart? Play Dungeons & Dragons with us! The excitement is real and the escapades are never-ending! You might stomp your way through an army of orcs, or go on a noble quest to rescue a whole town. You decide!

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

Are you an adventurer at heart? Play Dungeons & Dragons with us! The excitement is real and the escapades are never-ending! You might stomp your way through an army of orcs, or go on a noble quest to rescue a whole town. You decide!

Osage County Extension Council Meeting - January 2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Event Description:

January 2026 Meeting of the Osage County Extension Council

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Event Description

January 2026 Meeting of the Osage County Extension Council

Deposition

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Genealogy @ Osage Branch

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Osage County Branch Classroom at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

Are you interested in learning more about your ancestors? Then come to our Genealogy class! We will go over useful resources, followed by help with individual questions to help you make the most of your work. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Are you interested in learning more about your ancestors? Then come to our Genealogy class! We will go over useful resources, followed by help with individual questions to help you make the most of your work. Registration required.