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winter reading program

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.

Fennell art

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.

Cowboy getting on horse at sunrise

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:

craft supplies

Craft Supply Swap Collection Week

All Day 1/12 - 1/16
MRRL Main Floor at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

There will be a bin on the main floor to place your donations in. 

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

There will be a bin on the main floor to place your donations in. 

Reference Committee

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings

Monthly meeting

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

Monthly meeting

kidsight vision screening

KidSight Free Vision Screening for Children

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MRRL Art Gallery West at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Representatives from KidSight will be here to offer quick, free vision screening for children six and under.

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

Representatives from KidSight will be here to offer quick, free vision screening for children six and under.

Story Time

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery East 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 East
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes

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

tail waggin tutors

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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 January 14th and 28th, 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 January 14th and 28th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can't wait to hear your story!

Resources

DSS / MU Extension Resource Day

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
MRRL Main Floor at Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Family, New Adults

Representatives from the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) and MU Extension will in the main floor of the library each month to put you in touch with a wide range of resources, including:

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Family, New Adults
Description:

Representatives from the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) and MU Extension will in the main floor of the library each month to put you in touch with a wide range of resources, including:

Jefferson City Secular Homeschool Group

Wednesday, January 14, 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
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Wednesday Evening Yoga

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
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.

Story Time

Evening Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Children's Area at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family

For families with young children. No reservations needed. Stories and music.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

For families with young children. No reservations needed. Stories and music.

4-H Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Event Description:

Meeting

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

Meeting

LU-MRRL lecture series

LU-MRRL Lecture Series: Salad and Safety: What WE Need to Know About Fresh Produce

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Fresh produce remains a vital part of a healthy diet, yet contamination can occur at many points from farm to table, making fruits and vegetables a leading source of foodborne illness in the U.S.

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

Fresh produce remains a vital part of a healthy diet, yet contamination can occur at many points from farm to table, making fruits and vegetables a leading source of foodborne illness in the U.S.

Interviews

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
iphone

iPhone Basics

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

If you have an iPhone but are having trouble understanding it, check out this class! We'll go over navigating around your phone to helpful apps to make your phone usage a breeze.

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:

If you have an iPhone but are having trouble understanding it, check out this class! We'll go over navigating around your phone to helpful apps to make your phone usage a breeze.

Bridge

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, January 15, 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. 

genealogy tree

Genealogy Help Sessions

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

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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.

coloring

Teen Anime Coloring Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Fandom
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out with friends and chat while coloring different anime coloring pages!

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

Hang out with friends and chat while coloring different anime coloring pages!

colorful yarn Happy Hookers

Happy Hookers @ the Osage Branch

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Come join the Happy Hookers group at the Osage County Library to explore fiber arts together.  Bring a project to work on or come to learn a new skill.  There will be a few knitting needles and crochet hooks available for new learners to

Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Come join the Happy Hookers group at the Osage County Library to explore fiber arts together.  Bring a project to work on or come to learn a new skill.  There will be a few knitting needles and crochet hooks available for new learners to

Jefferson City Radio Control Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Event Description:

This will be the 2026 business meeting of the JCRCC.

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

This will be the 2026 business meeting of the JCRCC.

ukuleles

Ukulele Jam Session

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Mark Twain 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: Mark Twain 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.

Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Friday, January 16, 2026 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.

10:15-10:45 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.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Interviews

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings