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One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Three 1-hour sessions at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. are offered on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Three 1-hour sessions at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. are offered on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen After-Hours

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen After Hours:

Party in the Library! Free pizza, soda, and gaming after the library closes. Doors will be locked after 6 p.m., so please arrive on time if you wish to attend. 

Reservations required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Description:

Party in the Library! Free pizza, soda, and gaming after the library closes. Doors will be locked after 6 p.m., so please arrive on time if you wish to attend. 

Reservations required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Art Exhibit Reception

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

A reception for the "Passions of Painting" art exhibit featuring the work of Larry Carver in the Art Gallery, August through October.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Description:

A reception for the "Passions of Painting" art exhibit featuring the work of Larry Carver in the Art Gallery, August through October.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Food For Fines - Both Branches

All Day 9/22 - 9/30
Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

As part of Hunger Action Month, both branches will be observing Food For Fines, September 22 - 30. 

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

As part of Hunger Action Month, both branches will be observing Food For Fines, September 22 - 30. 

Interfaith Bible Study

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Event Description:

Study,discussion, and reflection on the NT letters of Paul

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

Study,discussion, and reflection on the NT letters of Paul

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

Windows 11 for Beginners

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

Windows 10 will no longer be supported as of October 2025. This means most computer users will need to understand Windows 11 by that time. This class is meant to help you make the transition. We will go over the basics of Windows 11 usage.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

Windows 10 will no longer be supported as of October 2025. This means most computer users will need to understand Windows 11 by that time. This class is meant to help you make the transition. We will go over the basics of Windows 11 usage.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Osage County Branch Classroom at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids

Reading Heroes is a program providing one-on-one reading enrichment sessions for kids who've completed grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available in half hour increments from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Reading Heroes is a program providing one-on-one reading enrichment sessions for kids who've completed grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available in half hour increments from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

kids after school: fuse beads

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

For grades 2-5. Arrange Perler beads into patterns and then melt them together to create works of art! A variety of patterns will be available.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

For grades 2-5. Arrange Perler beads into patterns and then melt them together to create works of art! A variety of patterns will be available.

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

Chess Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults

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

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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!

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

TikTok Made Me Read It

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

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.

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

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.

Blair Oaks National History Day

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
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 "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Story Time:

Ages 3-5. No reservations needed. Stories and music for preschoolers.

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

Ages 3-5. No reservations needed. Stories and music for preschoolers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi 2 (Pilot Class) @ the Osage Branch

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi 2 is a pilot program with MU Extension that is by invitation only for those who have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention.

Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Tai Chi 2 is a pilot program with MU Extension that is by invitation only for those who have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention.

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

Osage Page Turners Unite! @ the Osage Branch

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Osage County Branch Classroom at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Join us at the Osage County Library for our adult book group--the Osage Page Turners--that will meet every three months.

This month's selection is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.

Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Description:

Join us at the Osage County Library for our adult book group--the Osage Page Turners--that will meet every three months.

This month's selection is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Bird-Wise Backyards

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Age Group:
Everyone

Chirp-worthy Spaces: How to Attract and Support Birds in Your Garden

This presentation will help you discover:

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Description:

Chirp-worthy Spaces: How to Attract and Support Birds in Your Garden

This presentation will help you discover:

All Staff Meeting

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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

Management Team Meeting

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 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
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 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 "Kids" group

tail waggin' tutors

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Children's Area at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

Bring your favorite book to read to a trained therapy dog (TDI-Therapy Dogs International). Raina and River will be in the Children's department on September 10 and 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can't wait to hear your story!

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Bring your favorite book to read to a trained therapy dog (TDI-Therapy Dogs International). Raina and River will be in the Children's department on September 10 and 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can't wait to hear your story!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Community Stop @ the Capital Mall

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Everyone

The Missouri River Regional Library Bookmobile makes school & community stops throughout Cole and Osage counties. We offer a full range of children’s & adult titles, including fiction & non-fiction, paperbacks, CDs, & DVDs.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

The Missouri River Regional Library Bookmobile makes school & community stops throughout Cole and Osage counties. We offer a full range of children’s & adult titles, including fiction & non-fiction, paperbacks, CDs, & DVDs.

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

Legos & Logs Building Party @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Stop by the library to enjoy free-building LEGO and Lincoln Log fun.  We provide the bricks and logs, you provide the imagination!  Recommended for ages 5 and up.  No reservations needed.

Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Stop by the library to enjoy free-building LEGO and Lincoln Log fun.  We provide the bricks and logs, you provide the imagination!  Recommended for ages 5 and up.  No reservations needed.

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, September 24, 2025 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Thursday Morning Yoga

Thursday, September 25, 2025 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, September 25, 2025 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.