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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

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

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

Google Sheets

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

Google Sheets is a useful equivalent to Microsoft's Excel, and is used by millions of people every day. In this class, we'll go over the basics of Sheets, and help you use this simplified spreadsheet software.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

Google Sheets is a useful equivalent to Microsoft's Excel, and is used by millions of people every day. In this class, we'll go over the basics of Sheets, and help you use this simplified spreadsheet software.

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, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Truman Room at Main 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: Main 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

Programming Committee

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Truman Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings

MOCA Makeup State Testing

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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

Chair Fit with Kristen @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Join Kristen Peters for Chair Fit in our Woodland Art Gallery.

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

Join Kristen Peters for Chair Fit in our Woodland Art Gallery.

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, May 6, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main 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: Main 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 "Kids" group

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

Thursday Morning Yoga

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main 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: Main 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 "New Adults" group

Google Slides

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

If you find Google Slides confusing, you're not alone. In this class, we'll be going over the basics of this popular presentation software. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

If you find Google Slides confusing, you're not alone. In this class, we'll be going over the basics of this popular presentation software. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required.

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

Fit Lit

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Truman Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Join us on the first and third Thursdays to discuss the audiobooks you are currently listening to and then go on a walk to the Capital and back.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on the first and third Thursdays to discuss the audiobooks you are currently listening to and then go on a walk to the Capital and back.

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

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Truman Room at Main 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: Main 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, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Genealogist Laura Loyborg hosts genealogy help sessions on the first and last Thursday of each month. There will be a lesson, Q&A time, handouts, and individually-assisted research help. No registration is required for Thursday classes.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Genealogist Laura Loyborg hosts genealogy help sessions on the first and last Thursday of each month. 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 "Teens" group

Teen Crafts and Sundaes

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

It's craft night! Join us for a variety of craft stations (or just to hang out with friends) while eating tasty ice cream sundaes! Stations include making shrinky-dinks, stickers, and buttons!

Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

It's craft night! Join us for a variety of craft stations (or just to hang out with friends) while eating tasty ice cream sundaes! Stations include making shrinky-dinks, stickers, and buttons!

Registration required.

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, May 7, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Truman Room at Main 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: Main 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Ukulele Jam Session

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Mark Twain Room at Main 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 on the first, third, and any fifth Thursday from 6:15-7:45 p.m. in the Truman Room..

Library Branch: Main 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 on the first, third, and any fifth Thursday from 6:15-7:45 p.m. 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

Capital READ Book Discussion

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors/Performers, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

Join Lauren Janee (book/shop, etc.) and Claudia Young (MRRL) for a post Capital READ presentation discussion of The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us.  Share insights and ma

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Special Events
Description:

Join Lauren Janee (book/shop, etc.) and Claudia Young (MRRL) for a post Capital READ presentation discussion of The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us.  Share insights and ma

This event is in the "Kids" group

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

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

Technology for Life: Connected Beyond the Wires

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

Technology for Life is a series of computer classes meant to provide basic computer knowledge for a lifetime of learning. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Technology for Life is a series of computer classes meant to provide basic computer knowledge for a lifetime of learning. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

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.