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Genealogy Help Sessions

Thursday, March 19, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Coloring Hangout

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Fandom
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy a low-key and relaxing evening at the library by coloring and hanging out with friends.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fandom
Description:

Enjoy a low-key and relaxing evening at the library by coloring and hanging out with friends.

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, March 19, 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 "New Adults" group

Pond Management with MDC @ the Osage Branch

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

This workshop is for landowners that are considering building a new pond or have an existing pond and are looking for information on how to best manage the pond for fishing.

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

This workshop is for landowners that are considering building a new pond or have an existing pond and are looking for information on how to best manage the pond for fishing.

Staff Training - Google Docs

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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

Rhyme Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MRRL Art Gallery East at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery East
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

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

Story Time @ the Osage Branch

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
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.  No reservations needed. 

Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: 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.  No reservations needed. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chapter Chat @ the Osage Branch

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids

Your pick this month! Read a book of your choice. Then join us in the Woodland Art Gallery for book talk, snacks and good times. This book club is for 3rd through 6th grades.

Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Description:

Your pick this month! Read a book of your choice. Then join us in the Woodland Art Gallery for book talk, snacks and good times. This book club is for 3rd through 6th grades.

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

One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

Saturday, March 21, 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.

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids Fun: Secret Codes

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Kids

For grades 1-5. Secret messages on rubber bands? Put your spy skills to the test by creating and deciphering secret codes made with a variety of materials.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Description:

For grades 1-5. Secret messages on rubber bands? Put your spy skills to the test by creating and deciphering secret codes made with a variety of materials.

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 "New Adults" group

Chess Club

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults

Come to play, teach, or learn more about chess! All ages and levels welcome!

*All teachers are volunteers, and may not always be in attendance

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

Come to play, teach, or learn more about chess! All ages and levels welcome!

*All teachers are volunteers, and may not always be in attendance

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk: Janet Saidi with Rebecca Smith

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Adults

Janet Saidi will discuss her new book, Jane Austen: The Original Romance Author. The book covers moments of Austen's life, both well known and unexpected, that shaped her six published novels.

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

Janet Saidi will discuss her new book, Jane Austen: The Original Romance Author. The book covers moments of Austen's life, both well known and unexpected, that shaped her six published novels.

This event is in the "Kids" group

KidSight Free Vision Screening for Children

Tuesday, March 24, 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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MRRL Art Gallery East 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 East
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 "New Adults" group

Fiction @ Noon Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Join leaders Claudia and Kathy for a lively book discussion. This month's book selection is This is Happiness by Niall Williams.

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

Join leaders Claudia and Kathy for a lively book discussion. This month's book selection is This is Happiness by Niall Williams.

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 Tallest Dwarf

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

This film follows Julie Wyman, a filmmaker, as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks dwarfism's impact on her own family.

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

This film follows Julie Wyman, a filmmaker, as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks dwarfism's impact on her own family.

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

Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Elephant Ears

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults
Gardening with Elephant Ears: Add Drama to your Garden.  Learn about the variety of elephant ears and their flexibility in your landscape.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Description:
Gardening with Elephant Ears: Add Drama to your Garden.  Learn about the variety of elephant ears and their flexibility in your landscape.
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

How to Delete Yourself from the Internet

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

How much of your personal information is available online? In this class, we'll discuss ways to remove your sensitive information from the web in 10 steps. 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:

How much of your personal information is available online? In this class, we'll discuss ways to remove your sensitive information from the web in 10 steps. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required.

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

TikTok Made Me Read It

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Connect with fellow readers in this book club focused on all the trending reads on TikTok. Each month, we will discuss a book made popular on #BookTok.

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

Connect with fellow readers in this book club focused on all the trending reads on TikTok. Each month, we will discuss a book made popular on #BookTok.

All Staff Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 8:15am - 9:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Program Type: Library Meetings

Management Team Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 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
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 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.