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Passions 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, a lifelong resident of Cole County, born just outside of Jefferson City during the Baby Boom era.

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, a lifelong resident of Cole County, born just outside of Jefferson City during the Baby Boom era.

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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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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National Library Card Sign Up Month - Both Branches

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

During the National Library Card Sign Up Month in September, patrions can receive a free replacement card (normally $1).

In addition, there are other fun happenings, including:

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

During the National Library Card Sign Up Month in September, patrions can receive a free replacement card (normally $1).

In addition, there are other fun happenings, including:

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Tech Time

Tuesday, September 2, 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 "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

Happy Hookers @ the Osage Branch

Thursday, September 4, 2025 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

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, September 4, 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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks

Monday, September 8, 2025 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

Do you struggle with your digital skills? Join us for this class, where we'll go over how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google and Microsoft tools, among others! 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:

Do you struggle with your digital skills? Join us for this class, where we'll go over how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google and Microsoft tools, among others! Attend in person or virtually.

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

Understanding Artificial Intelligence @ the Osage Branch

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

We've all been seeing the rise in artificial intelligence ("AI") everywhere.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

We've all been seeing the rise in artificial intelligence ("AI") everywhere.

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

Senior Connections with Aging Best on the Move @ the Osage Branch

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

Senior Connections is meeting at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Aging Best is bringing its Mobile Senior Center to share with our residents!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

Senior Connections is meeting at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Aging Best is bringing its Mobile Senior Center to share with our residents!

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 Community Stop @ Wardsville

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Family Movie Night @ the Osage Branch

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
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! We are showing Minecraft Movie.

Library Branch: Osage County Library
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! We are showing Minecraft Movie.

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

How to Build a Website

Tuesday, September 16, 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

Have you ever wanted to create your own website, but don't know where to begin? In this class, we'll go over your options for how to build a website, from choosing a domain name to customizing your site, 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:

Have you ever wanted to create your own website, but don't know where to begin? In this class, we'll go over your options for how to build a website, from choosing a domain name to customizing your site, and more. Attend in person or virtually.

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, September 18, 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 "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, September 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 "Everyone" group

Art Exhibit Reception

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

A reception for the "Passions of Painting" art exhibit featuring the work of Larry Carver in the Art Gallery, August through October.

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

A reception for the "Passions of Painting" art exhibit featuring the work of Larry Carver in the Art Gallery, August through October.

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

Food For Fines - Both Branches

All Day 9/22 - 9/30
Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

As part of Hunger Action Month, both branches will be observing Food For Fines, September 22 - 30. 

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

As part of Hunger Action Month, both branches will be observing Food For Fines, September 22 - 30. 

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

Windows 11 for Beginners

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

Windows 10 will no longer be supported as of October 2025. This means most computer users will need to understand Windows 11 by that time. This class is meant to help you make the transition. We will go over the basics of Windows 11 usage.

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:

Windows 10 will no longer be supported as of October 2025. This means most computer users will need to understand Windows 11 by that time. This class is meant to help you make the transition. We will go over the basics of Windows 11 usage.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Bird-Wise Backyards

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Age Group:
Everyone

Chirp-worthy Spaces: How to Attract and Support Birds in Your Garden

This presentation will help you discover:

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

Chirp-worthy Spaces: How to Attract and Support Birds in Your Garden

This presentation will help you discover:

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Community Stop @ the Capital Mall

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Everyone

The Missouri River Regional Library Bookmobile makes school & community stops throughout Cole and Osage counties. We offer a full range of children’s & adult titles, including fiction & non-fiction, paperbacks, CDs, & DVDs.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

The Missouri River Regional Library Bookmobile makes school & community stops throughout Cole and Osage counties. We offer a full range of children’s & adult titles, including fiction & non-fiction, paperbacks, CDs, & DVDs.

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

Senior Connections @ the Barefoot Event Center

Thursday, September 25, 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 "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

Family Movie Night: Lilo & Stitch (PG-2025)

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

All ages. No reservations needed. Family Event. Blankets and pillows welcome! Light snacks will be provided.

NOTE: This is an after-hours event. The library doors will be closed at 6:15 p.m.

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

All ages. No reservations needed. Family Event. Blankets and pillows welcome! Light snacks will be provided.

NOTE: This is an after-hours event. The library doors will be closed at 6:15 p.m.

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

Swinging Sweaters @ the Osage Branch

All Day 10/1 - 11/22
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Mary Lou (Matthews) Brandebery uses a variety of old sweaters and other fabric to design new clothing. She adds intricate beadwork to create a new style.

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:

Mary Lou (Matthews) Brandebery uses a variety of old sweaters and other fabric to design new clothing. She adds intricate beadwork to create a new style.

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

Tech Time

Wednesday, October 1, 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 "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, October 2, 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.