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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Children's Area 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: 2nd Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes

Ages 3-5. No reservations needed. Stories and music for preschoolers.

Eldon South Elementary Visit

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library

Class visit to the library for activities.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Description:

Class visit to the library for activities.

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

Microsoft Word for Beginners

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

Microsoft Word is a useful tool, used for a variety of jobs and tasks. This class will explore how to easily and accurately navigate the software (Microsoft 2016 or higher). 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:

Microsoft Word is a useful tool, used for a variety of jobs and tasks. This class will explore how to easily and accurately navigate the software (Microsoft 2016 or higher). Attend in person or virtually. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Knots & Braiding 101

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Teens

We'll be learning and practicing some different knots as well as braids. Knots and braids are useful in a wide variety of ways, including sewing, bracelet making, fishing, and even for tying a tie!

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

We'll be learning and practicing some different knots as well as braids. Knots and braids are useful in a wide variety of ways, including sewing, bracelet making, fishing, and even for tying a tie!

MRRL Board Meeting @ Osage Branch

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Program Type: Library Meetings

All Staff Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 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, April 22, 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, April 22, 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 "Kids" group

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

DSS / MU Extension Resource Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
MRRL Main Floor at Main Library
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Family, New Adults

Representatives from the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) and MU Extension will in the main floor of the library each month to put you in touch with a wide range of resources, including:

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Family, New Adults
Description:

Representatives from the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) and MU Extension will in the main floor of the library each month to put you in touch with a wide range of resources, including:

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

Legos & Logs Building Party @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Stop by the library to enjoy free-building LEGO and Lincoln Log fun.  We provide the bricks and logs, you provide the imagination!  Recommended for ages 5 and up.  No reservations needed.

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

Stop by the library to enjoy free-building LEGO and Lincoln Log fun.  We provide the bricks and logs, you provide the imagination!  Recommended for ages 5 and up.  No reservations needed.

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

Thursday Morning Yoga

Thursday, April 23, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Bookmobile Community Stop @ the Barefoot Event Center

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

The library's bookmobile will be parked outside Barefoot Event Center in Linn on Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Head to Senior Connections early to make a selection from a variety of books, CDs, and DVDs.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events
Description:

The library's bookmobile will be parked outside Barefoot Event Center in Linn on Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Head to Senior Connections early to make a selection from a variety of books, CDs, and DVDs.

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

Senior Connections @ the Barefoot Event Center

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

Connect, Eat, and Learn with Friends! Join us for Senior Connections at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Doors open at 10:30 am with lunch served from 11 am-1 pm. Resources and services will be offered from 10:30 am-1 pm. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events
Description:

Connect, Eat, and Learn with Friends! Join us for Senior Connections at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Doors open at 10:30 am with lunch served from 11 am-1 pm. Resources and services will be offered from 10:30 am-1 pm. 

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

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, April 23, 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 23, 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 "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

Happy Hookers @ the Osage Branch

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Come join the Happy Hookers group at the Osage County Library to explore fiber arts together.  Bring a project to work on or come to learn a new skill.  There will be a few knitting needles and crochet hooks available for new learners to

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

Come join the Happy Hookers group at the Osage County Library to explore fiber arts together.  Bring a project to work on or come to learn a new skill.  There will be a few knitting needles and crochet hooks available for new learners to

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for avid readers and stimulating conversation? You've found us! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Main Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Looking for avid readers and stimulating conversation? You've found us! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Main Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee!

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 23, 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!

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
This event is in the "Family" group

Story Time @ the Osage Branch

Friday, April 24, 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

Kids in the kitchen with the MU extension

Friday, April 24, 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 "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 Earth Day Celebration @ the Osage Branch

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Osage County
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Gaming/Games, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Time to celebrate our Earth! Join us at the library to play games, create crafts, and learn more about how to conserve energy to take care of our planet.

Library Branch: Osage County
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Gaming/Games, Osage County Events
Description:

Time to celebrate our Earth! Join us at the library to play games, create crafts, and learn more about how to conserve energy to take care of our planet.

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 Movie Night: Zootopia 2 (PG)

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

All ages. No reservations needed. Family Event. Blankets and pillows welcome! Light snacks will be provided.

NOTE: This is an after-hours event. The library doors will be closed at 6:15 p.m.

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

All ages. No reservations needed. Family Event. Blankets and pillows welcome! Light snacks will be provided.

NOTE: This is an after-hours event. The library doors will be closed at 6:15 p.m.