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MRRL Summer Reading Programs - Both Branches

All Day 5/16 - 8/8
Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults

Our summer reading time starts May 16th! 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: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Our summer reading time starts May 16th! 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Thursday Morning Yoga

Thursday, July 31, 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
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

Bookmobile Stop in Memorial Park

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

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

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

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

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, July 31, 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, July 31, 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 "Adults" group

Music at the Library: Finley River Boys

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Authors/Performers, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

This high-energy acoustic band from Southwest Missouri performs a wide variety of traditional bluegrass, country, folk, and gospel songs. The band's unique blend of tight, four-part harmonies captivate music lovers of all ages.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Special Events
Description:

This high-energy acoustic band from Southwest Missouri performs a wide variety of traditional bluegrass, country, folk, and gospel songs. The band's unique blend of tight, four-part harmonies captivate music lovers of all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Technology for Life: Connecting to Computers

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Adults

"Technology for Life" is a series of workshops that seek to build, improve, and reinforce technology knowledge and skills, with the goal of enhancing participants' day-to-day life.

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

"Technology for Life" is a series of workshops that seek to build, improve, and reinforce technology knowledge and skills, with the goal of enhancing participants' day-to-day life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

First Friday Film: American Fiction

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Monk is a frustrated novelist who's fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment featuring tired and offensive tropes.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Monk is a frustrated novelist who's fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment featuring tired and offensive tropes.

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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
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Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional 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: Missouri River Regional 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

Saturday, August 2, 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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Passion of Painting Art Exhibit

All Day 8/3 - 10/31
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

Passions of Painting is an art show featuring the work of Larry Carver. 

The exhibit will run through October in the Art Gallery during library hours.

Stay tuned for information about a reception for the artist.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Passions of Painting is an art show featuring the work of Larry Carver. 

The exhibit will run through October in the Art Gallery during library hours.

Stay tuned for information about a reception for the artist.

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

Osage Teens' Art Show & the Osage Branch

All Day 8/4 - 9/27
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Our Osage Teens have outdone themselves again! Come out to the Woodland Art Gallery from August 4-September 27 during our open hours to appreciate the talent of our local teens.

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
Description:

Our Osage Teens have outdone themselves again! Come out to the Woodland Art Gallery from August 4-September 27 during our open hours to appreciate the talent of our local teens.

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

Junk Journaling

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Join us for our Junk Journaling Group! Each month, Alexandria A., a local Junk Journaling Pro, will show us a new technique and then we'll get to incorporate it in our junk journaling time!

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

Join us for our Junk Journaling Group! Each month, Alexandria A., a local Junk Journaling Pro, will show us a new technique and then we'll get to incorporate it in our junk journaling time!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learning in Retirement Film Class

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group:
Adults

Film study group

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Description:

Film study group

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

Cork Creations @ the Osage Branch

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, New Adults

Make various creations out of wine corks and other materials. Open to teens and adults. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Make various creations out of wine corks and other materials. Open to teens and adults. Registration required.

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

Speeding Up Your PC

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

It seems like nothing is as frustrating as a slow computer. In this class, we'll go over methods to speed up your personal computer, from removing apps to performing cleaning checks, and more. Attend in person or virtually.

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:

It seems like nothing is as frustrating as a slow computer. In this class, we'll go over methods to speed up your personal computer, from removing apps to performing cleaning checks, and more. Attend in person or virtually.

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

Knitting & Crocheting @ MRRL

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, New Adults

Come knit and crochet with us! Show off your work and pick up tips and tricks from your fellow crafters. Ages 12 & up

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Come knit and crochet with us! Show off your work and pick up tips and tricks from your fellow crafters. Ages 12 & up

This event is in the "Adults" group

LU-MRRL Lecture Series: Public Perception, Experience, and Behavior Toward Climate Change

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

In this talk, Dr. Ye Su, associate professor of ag business, will share the results of a recent survey conducted among the U.S.

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

In this talk, Dr. Ye Su, associate professor of ag business, will share the results of a recent survey conducted among the U.S.

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

I-Cook @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults, Kids, Family

Are you looking for an opportunity to cook with your child? This is the class for you!

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

Are you looking for an opportunity to cook with your child? This is the class for you!

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, August 6, 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

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

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

Looking for avid readers and stimulating conversation? You've found us! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Main Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee!

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

Looking for avid readers and stimulating conversation? You've found us! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Main Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee!

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, August 7, 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
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

Cereal Party @ the Osage Branch

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Gaming/Games, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Join us for a cereal party at the library! Play cereal-themed games, create cereal crafts, and customize your own bowl at the cereal bar. Open to all ages.

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

Join us for a cereal party at the library! Play cereal-themed games, create cereal crafts, and customize your own bowl at the cereal bar. Open to all ages.

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

Tech Time

Thursday, August 7, 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!