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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.

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 & Sensory Play @ the Osage Branch

Friday, April 10, 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. Ms. Sarah will bring out the sensory toys to enjoy.

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. Ms. Sarah will bring out the sensory toys to enjoy.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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
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This event is in the "New Adults" group

Family Movie Time @ the Osage Branch

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
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 Zootopia 2!

Library Branch: Osage County
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 Zootopia 2!

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
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Baby Chicks! @ the Osage Branch

All Day 4/13 - 4/17
Osage County
Program Type:
Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Baby chicks are coming back to the library!! MU Extension will deliver our eggs and incubator on Monday, and you can watch them hatch live on our YouTube channel! Come enjoy the magic of baby chicks with us until Friday.

Library Branch: Osage County
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Baby chicks are coming back to the library!! MU Extension will deliver our eggs and incubator on Monday, and you can watch them hatch live on our YouTube channel! Come enjoy the magic of baby chicks with us until Friday.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Osage County Branch Classroom at Osage County
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids

Reading Heroes is a program providing one-on-one reading enrichment sessions for kids who are enrolled in grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available by appointment in half hour increments from 10:30 am

Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Reading Heroes is a program providing one-on-one reading enrichment sessions for kids who are enrolled in grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available by appointment in half hour increments from 10:30 am

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
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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.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini Fairy Gardens @ the Osage Branch

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Crafts, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Come out to the Osage County Library to create your own Mini Fairy Garden to bring home.  The library will provide all of the supplies including various containers, succulents, and fun decorations for the gardens.  Bring your imagination

Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Come out to the Osage County Library to create your own Mini Fairy Garden to bring home.  The library will provide all of the supplies including various containers, succulents, and fun decorations for the gardens.  Bring your imagination

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.

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

Osage County Homeschool Classes @ the Osage Branch

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Homeschoolers will learn farming and life skills with the Osage County 4-H groups.

Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Homeschoolers will learn farming and life skills with the Osage County 4-H groups.

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.