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Family Movie Time @ the Osage Branch

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Movies, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Join us for a family movie in our Art Gallery. We will be serving popcorn to enjoy during the show. Blankets and pillows welcome! 

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

Join us for a family movie in our Art Gallery. We will be serving popcorn to enjoy during the show. Blankets and pillows welcome! 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group
mom and me

Mom and Me

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Gaming/Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Family event. No reservations needed. Celebrate mom at the library with an hour of activities, crafts, and snacks! Build with LEGO, play board games, make a special Mother's Day card, or create a beaded photo holder.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Gaming/Games, Special Events
Description:

Family event. No reservations needed. Celebrate mom at the library with an hour of activities, crafts, and snacks! Build with LEGO, play board games, make a special Mother's Day card, or create a beaded photo holder.

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

Monday, May 11, 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
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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 13, 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
tail waggin tutors

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
This event is in the "Family" group
Story Time

Evening Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Children's Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family

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

Library Branch: Main 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.

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
MRRL - Bookmobile

Bookmobile Community Stop @ Wardsville

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

The library's Bookmobile will be parked outside Blair Oaks Elementary School on the second Thursday of each month, from 4-6 p.m.

Visit us for a variety of books, CDs and DVDs.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

The library's Bookmobile will be parked outside Blair Oaks Elementary School on the second Thursday of each month, from 4-6 p.m.

Visit us for a variety of books, CDs and DVDs.

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 "New Adults" group
unearth a story

MRRL Summer Reading Programs - Cole County Branch

All Day 5/15 - 8/7
Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults

Our summer reading time starts May 15th! There are reading programs for all age groups at Missouri River Regional Library and Osage County Library. Enjoy great reads and earn prize rewards.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Our summer reading time starts May 15th! There are reading programs for all age groups at Missouri River Regional Library and Osage County Library. Enjoy great reads and earn prize rewards.

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 "New Adults" group
unearth a story

MRRL Summer Reading Programs - Osage County Branch

All Day 5/15 - 8/7
Osage County
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults

Our summer reading time starts May 15th! There are reading programs for all age groups at Missouri River Regional Library and Osage County Library. Enjoy great reads and earn prize rewards.

Library Branch: Osage County
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Our summer reading time starts May 15th! There are reading programs for all age groups at Missouri River Regional Library and Osage County Library. Enjoy great reads and earn prize rewards.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Friday, May 15, 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 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MRRL Art Gallery East 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 East
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 15, 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 15, 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 (make-up day if needed)

Friday, May 15, 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
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Chapter Chat @ the Osage Branch

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
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 we will watch the movie "The Bridge to Terabithia" to go along with l

Library Branch: Osage County
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 we will watch the movie "The Bridge to Terabithia" to go along with l

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

Tween Escape Room Session 2

Friday, May 15, 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.

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
Puzzle Game Swap

Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Same old puzzles and games got you down? Ready for a new one? If so, clean off that puzzle and game shelf and exchange them to keep your collection fresh!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

Same old puzzles and games got you down? Ready for a new one? If so, clean off that puzzle and game shelf and exchange them to keep your collection fresh!

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

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

Monday, May 18, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Minecraft Monday

Minecraft Monday

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us to play Minecraft with your friends!

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

Join us to play Minecraft with your friends!

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

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations. This event is offered on the third Tuesday of every month.

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

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations. This event is offered on the third Tuesday of every month.

This event is in the "Kids" group
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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Eating from the Garden @ the Osage Branch

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
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 20, 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.