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Tween Bad Art Night

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Are you bad at art? That's okay! Join us to create whatever art you want, bad or good or in between on tiny canvases! Bring friends and create art together!

Reservations required.

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

Are you bad at art? That's okay! Join us to create whatever art you want, bad or good or in between on tiny canvases! Bring friends and create art together!

Reservations required.

Best Practice MOPD Clock Hour Training

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Event Description:

This is a free DESE/MOPD Best Practice Training for Early Childhood Education providers in the Jefferson City area.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Event Description

This is a free DESE/MOPD Best Practice Training for Early Childhood Education providers in the Jefferson City area.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Event Description:

Chapter Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Chapter Meeting

MO Civil War Reenactors Association

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Event Description:

Regular meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

Regular meeting

Girl Scout Troop71030

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Event Description:

Troop meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

Troop meeting

YP Professional Development Meeting

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 "Teens" group

Teen Art Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out and make art with other artsy teens! We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Hang out and make art with other artsy teens! We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity. 

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 Book Bingo

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Family Book Bingo:

All ages. No reservations needed. An hour of bingo fun for the family. Winning cards earn book prizes for ages 12 and under.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games

All ages. No reservations needed. An hour of bingo fun for the family. Winning cards earn book prizes for ages 12 and under.

National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Event Description:

Chapter meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Chapter meeting.

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

Tech Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

Tech Time is a 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 will do what we can to assist!

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

Tech Time is a 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 will do what we can to assist!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 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 "Adults" group

Author Talk: Bill Clevlen

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Adults

Travel writer Bill Clevlen will visit Jefferson City on his national tour to talk about his new book, Presidential Road Trips. He began his tour with a presentation for the Smithsonian to celebrate President's Day.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Travel writer Bill Clevlen will visit Jefferson City on his national tour to talk about his new book, Presidential Road Trips. He began his tour with a presentation for the Smithsonian to celebrate President's Day.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Novel Ideas

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Novel Ideas:

Novel Ideas is our 6th-8th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Light refreshments are served at every meeting.

This month we will be discussing The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Description:

Novel Ideas is our 6th-8th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Light refreshments are served at every meeting.

This month we will be discussing The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen.

 

Public Desk Committee

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group

KidSight Free Vision Screening for Children

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MRRL Art Gallery West at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Representatives from KidSight will be here to offer quick, free vision screening for children six and under.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery West
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Description:

Representatives from KidSight will be here to offer quick, free vision screening for children six and under.

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery East 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 East
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Wednesday Evening Yoga

Wednesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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 April 1st and 15th, 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 April 1st and 15th, 5:30-6:30 pm. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

kids steam night: bristle bots

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

For grades 1-5. Registration not required. Create your own wiggling, jiggling bristle bot from a toothbrush. The design includes a vibrating motor, battery, and pipe cleaner legs.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

For grades 1-5. Registration not required. Create your own wiggling, jiggling bristle bot from a toothbrush. The design includes a vibrating motor, battery, and pipe cleaner legs.

Citizens' Climate Education

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Event Description:

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting

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

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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.

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 "New Adults" group

Paper Card Crafting: Geometric Card Designs

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Learn a great way to make your handmade cards truly stand out! In this fun class, you’ll create eye-catching geometric cards that are unique, but easier to make than they look.

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

Learn a great way to make your handmade cards truly stand out! In this fun class, you’ll create eye-catching geometric cards that are unique, but easier to make than they look.