This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group One-on-One Genealogy help sessions Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Mark Twain Room at Main 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 4 2026 Sat One-on-One Genealogy help sessions 1:00pm–4:00pm Educational/Instructional Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main 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.
Easter - Library Closed All Day Main Library, Osage County Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter - Library Closed All Day Branches: Main Library, Osage County
Interfaith Bible Study Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library Event Description: Study and discussion of the Old Testament Books of Wisdom Apr 6 2026 Mon Interfaith Bible Study 9:30am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: MRRL Art Gallery Event Description Study and discussion of the Old Testament Books of Wisdom
This event is in the "Kids" group LEGO Block Party Monday, April 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 6 2026 Mon LEGO Block Party 6:00pm–7:00pm Gaming/Games Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Junk Journaling Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Mark Twain Room at Main 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Junk Journaling 6:00pm–7:30pm Crafts Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main 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 "Teens" group Pizza & Pages Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm Truman Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Teens Pizza & Pages: Pizza & Pages is our 9th-12th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Pizza and soda are served at every meeting. Reservations requi... The book we'll be discussing in April is Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Pizza & Pages 6:45pm–7:45pm Book Clubs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Truman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Description: Pizza & Pages is our 9th-12th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Pizza and soda are served at every meeting. Reservations required. The book we'll be discussing in April is Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson.
This event is in the "Kids" group Preschool Storytime Tuesday, April 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Storytimes Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Knitting & Crocheting @ MRRL Tuesday, April 7, 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Knitting & Crocheting @ MRRL 6:00pm–7:45pm Crafts Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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
Reference Committee Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am Mark Twain Room at Main Library Program Type: Library Meetings Monthly meeting View Details Apr 8 2026 Wed Reference Committee 9:00am–10:00am Library Meetings Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Mark Twain Room Program Type: Library Meetings Description: Monthly meeting
DESE Arts Education Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library Apr 8 2026 Wed DESE Arts Education 9:00am–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: MRRL Art Gallery
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Storytime Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am 2nd Floor Children's Area at Main Library Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Kids, Family Story Time (Main Branch): All ages. Stories, music, crafts, and activities. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Crafts, Storytimes Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area 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 Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 April 1st and 15th, 5:30-6:30 pm. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Tail Waggin' Tutors 11:00am–12:00pm Educational/Instructional Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library 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 April 1st and 15th, 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 Wednesday Evening Yoga Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Wednesday Evening Yoga 5:15pm–6:00pm Educational/Instructional Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This event is in the "Family" group Evening Family Storytime Wednesday, April 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Evening Family Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Storytimes Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group LU-MRRL Lecture Series: 30 Years Later: Tupac Shakur and What His Life Stlll Teaches Us Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures Age Group: Adults Thirty years after his death, Tupac Amaru Shakur remains one of the most talked-about, analyzed and misunderstood figures in American cultural history. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed LU-MRRL Lecture Series: 30 Years Later: Tupac Shakur and What His Life Stlll Teaches Us 6:30pm–8:00pm Educational/Instructional, Lectures Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: MRRL Art Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures Description: Thirty years after his death, Tupac Amaru Shakur remains one of the most talked-about, analyzed and misunderstood figures in American cultural history.
This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group 2nd Annual Cole County 4-H Art Show 04/09/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/30/2026 @ 8:00pm MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library Program Type: Authors/Performers, Community Events Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 9 - 30 2026 2nd Annual Cole County 4-H Art Show 04/09/2026 @ 9:00am–04/30/2026 @ 8:00pm Authors/Performers, Community Events Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: MRRL Art Gallery Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults Program Type: Authors/Performers, Community Events
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, April 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Thursday Morning Yoga 9:30am–10:30am Educational/Instructional Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
MRRL Foundation Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library Program Type: Library Meetings View Details Apr 9 2026 Thu MRRL Foundation 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Meetings Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: MRRL Art Gallery Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Social Bridge Club Thursday, April 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Social Bridge Club 1:00pm–3:30pm Gaming/Games Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, April 9, 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 each Thursday. There will be a lesson, Q&A time, handouts, and individually-assisted research help. No registration is required for Thursday classes. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Genealogy Help Sessions 1:00pm–4:00pm Educational/Instructional Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library Program Type: Gaming/Games Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults Are you an adventurer at heart? Play Dungeons & Dragons with us! The excitement is real and the escapades are never-ending! You might stomp your way through an army of orcs, or go on a noble quest to rescue a whole town. You decide! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–9:00pm Gaming/Games Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: MRRL Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults Program Type: Gaming/Games Description: Are you an adventurer at heart? Play Dungeons & Dragons with us! The excitement is real and the escapades are never-ending! You might stomp your way through an army of orcs, or go on a noble quest to rescue a whole town. You decide!
This event is in the "Kids" group Sensory Play Day (3 and under) Friday, April 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Sensory Play Day (3 and under) 10:15am–11:00am Educational/Instructional Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Everyone" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Technology for Life: Computer Connectivity Friday, April 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Technology for Life: Computer Connectivity 1:00pm–2:30pm Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, April 10, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Kids in the kitchen with the MU extension 1:30pm–2:30pm Educational/Instructional Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.