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kids steam night: marshmallow snowman building challenge

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

For grades 1-5. No registration needed. Using a pack of toothpicks and marshmallows, create the tallest possible standing snowman. The challenge is on!

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

For grades 1-5. No registration needed. Using a pack of toothpicks and marshmallows, create the tallest possible standing snowman. The challenge is on!

Citizens' Climate Education

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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, December 18, 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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Connections @ the Barefoot Event Center

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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. 

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

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, December 18, 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. 

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

Genealogy Help Sessions

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Genealogist Laura Loyborg hosts genealogy help sessions each Thursday. There will be a lesson, Q&A time, handouts, and individually-assisted research help. No registration is required for Thursday classes.

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

Genealogist Laura Loyborg hosts genealogy help sessions each Thursday. There will be a lesson, Q&A time, handouts, and individually-assisted research help. No registration is required for Thursday classes.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Anime Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Fandom
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to discuss anime and manga with friends while enjoying some fun snacks and soda! 

This month we will have some Japanese snacks to try. 

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fandom
Description:

Join us to discuss anime and manga with friends while enjoying some fun snacks and soda! 

This month we will have some Japanese snacks to try. 

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

Ukulele Jam Session

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults

Spend some time having fun and making music. Regardless of how much experience you have, bring a ukulele and join the group!

We meet twice each month, 6:15-7:45 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays in the Truman Room.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Spend some time having fun and making music. Regardless of how much experience you have, bring a ukulele and join the group!

We meet twice each month, 6:15-7:45 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays in the Truman Room.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

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

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

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

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

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

Story Time & Christmas Games @ the Osage Branch

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join us in the Woodland Art Gallery of the Osage Branch for a special Christmas storytime with carols, games, and a whole lot of fun! Recommended for preschool ages.  No reservations needed. 

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

Join us in the Woodland Art Gallery of the Osage Branch for a special Christmas storytime with carols, games, and a whole lot of fun! Recommended for preschool ages.  No reservations needed. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

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

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids car craft and christmas drive-in movie day

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3-7. Reservations required and limited to 25. Each child will be able to decorate their own cardboard box car, and then park it for a drive-in Christmas movie experience!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Movies
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 3-7. Reservations required and limited to 25. Each child will be able to decorate their own cardboard box car, and then park it for a drive-in Christmas movie experience!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chapter Chat @ the Osage Branch

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids

Read this month's book choice, then join us in the Woodland Art Gallery for book talk, snacks and good times. This book club is for 3rd through 6th grades.  This month you will read Enola Holmes the Graphic Novel Book 2

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

Read this month's book choice, then join us in the Woodland Art Gallery for book talk, snacks and good times. This book club is for 3rd through 6th grades.  This month you will read Enola Holmes the Graphic Novel Book 2

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

Tween Winter Stickers

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

We'll create fun homemade stickers using clear tape and paper. Create stickers for yourself or to give as gifts to others!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

We'll create fun homemade stickers using clear tape and paper. Create stickers for yourself or to give as gifts to others!

Advent Bible Study

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

Saturday, December 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, December 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 "Kids" group

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

Monday, December 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 fun: lego marble mazes

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

For grades 1-5. No reservations needed. Use LEGO bricks to create complex marble mazes

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

For grades 1-5. No reservations needed. Use LEGO bricks to create complex marble mazes

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, December 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, December 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.

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

Tech Time

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

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!

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

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 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.