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Painting of Spell with alpha & omega symbols by Zack Mueller

Missouri Wizard's Art Show @ the Osage Branch

All Day 4/2 - 5/30
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Zackery Mueller, otherwise known as the Missouri Wizard, will have his art displayed in the Woodland Art Gallery from April 2 through May 30, 2026.

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

Zackery Mueller, otherwise known as the Missouri Wizard, will have his art displayed in the Woodland Art Gallery from April 2 through May 30, 2026.

This event is in the "Kids" group
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Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Osage County Branch Classroom at Osage County
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 are enrolled in grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available by appointment in half hour increments from 10:30 am

Library Branch: Osage County
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 are enrolled in grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available by appointment in half hour increments from 10:30 am

This event is in the "Kids" group
buttons

Kids After School: Button Making

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Kids

For grades 1-5. No reservations needed. Drop in for an hour of colorful button-making fun. Draw and color your own designs and create two sizes of buttons to wear. Everything needed will be provided.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Description:

For grades 1-5. No reservations needed. Drop in for an hour of colorful button-making fun. Draw and color your own designs and create two sizes of buttons to wear. Everything needed will be provided.

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
checkmate

Chess Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Truman Room at Main 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!

*All teachers are volunteers, and may not always be in attendance

Library Branch: Main 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!

*All teachers are volunteers, and may not always be in attendance

This event is in the "Kids" group
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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Main 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Story Time

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Story Time (Main Branch):

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

Library Branch: Main 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
Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main 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: Main 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main 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: Main 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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Story Time @ the Osage Branch

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Osage County Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join us in the Woodland Art Gallery of the Osage Branch for stories, songs and a whole lot of fun! Recommended for preschool ages.  No reservations needed. 

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

Join us in the Woodland Art Gallery of the Osage Branch for stories, songs and a whole lot of fun! Recommended for preschool ages.  No reservations needed. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main 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: Main 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
kids in the kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen with the MU Extension

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

Kids in the Kitchen is a fun hands-on program offered by the University of Missouri Extension that teaches kids how to prepare simple recipes and encourages them to be active and to eat healthier meals and snacks.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

Kids in the Kitchen is a fun hands-on program offered by the University of Missouri Extension that teaches kids how to prepare simple recipes and encourages them to be active and to eat healthier meals and snacks.

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
JC Art Club

Jefferson City Art Club Exhibit

All Day 5/3 - 7/31
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors/Performers, Community Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

From May through July 31, the Library will host an exhibit by members of the Jefferson City Art Club.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Community Events
Description:

From May through July 31, the Library will host an exhibit by members of the Jefferson City Art Club.

This event is in the "Kids" group
boy and books from pixabay

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Osage County Branch Classroom at Osage County
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 are enrolled in grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available by appointment in half hour increments from 10:30 am

Library Branch: Osage County
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 are enrolled in grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available by appointment in half hour increments from 10:30 am

This event is in the "Kids" group

LCCC Monday Camp @ the Osage Branch

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids

Storytime & Activities for the Linn Community Christian Church's Monday Camp program

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

Storytime & Activities for the Linn Community Christian Church's Monday Camp program

This event is in the "Kids" group
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LEGO Block Party

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Kids
Lego Block Party:

Free-building LEGO fun at the library with standard bricks, mini-figures, and specialty pieces. Ages 5-12. No reservations needed.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming/Games

Free-building LEGO fun at the library with standard bricks, mini-figures, and specialty pieces. Ages 5-12. No reservations needed.

This event is in the "Kids" group
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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Main 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 "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
IndieLens

KMOS-MRRL Indie Lens Series: The Grocery List Show

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, this film is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, this film is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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Eating from the Garden @ the Osage Branch

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family

The Eating From the Garden program helps kids improve their eating habits by giving them a green thumb. Join Ms. Dawn from the MU Extension to learn gardening skills, explore vegetables, and create recipes using your harvest.

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

The Eating From the Garden program helps kids improve their eating habits by giving them a green thumb. Join Ms. Dawn from the MU Extension to learn gardening skills, explore vegetables, and create recipes using your harvest.

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Story Time (Main Branch):

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

Library Branch: Main 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
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Tail Waggin' Tutors

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Children's Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

Bring your favorite book to read to a trained therapy dog (TDI-Therapy Dogs International). 

Grover will be in the Children's department on May 6th and 20th, 5:30-6:30 pm. 

Library Branch: Main 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). 

Grover will be in the Children's department on May 6th and 20th, 5:30-6:30 pm. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
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Sensory Play Day (3 and under)

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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Story Time & Mother's Day Craft @ the Osage Branch

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Crafts, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join us in the Woodland Art Gallery of the Osage Branch for stories, songs and a whole lot of fun! Recommended for preschool ages. We will celebrate our moms today and make a special gift for the special women in our lives.

Library Branch: Osage County
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 stories, songs and a whole lot of fun! Recommended for preschool ages. We will celebrate our moms today and make a special gift for the special women in our lives.

This event is in the "Kids" group
kids in the kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen with the MU Extension

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

Kids in the Kitchen is a fun hands-on program offered by the University of Missouri Extension that teaches kids how to prepare simple recipes and encourages them to be active and to eat healthier meals and snacks.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

Kids in the Kitchen is a fun hands-on program offered by the University of Missouri Extension that teaches kids how to prepare simple recipes and encourages them to be active and to eat healthier meals and snacks.

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

Tween Escape Room Session 1

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Time to break out of the library! Work with teammates to solve puzzles and crack the codes so you can escape in under an hour!

This event is 4th to 7th grade. Registration is required for either session. Both sessions are the same.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Description:

Time to break out of the library! Work with teammates to solve puzzles and crack the codes so you can escape in under an hour!

This event is 4th to 7th grade. Registration is required for either session. Both sessions are the same.