This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Social Bridge Club Thursday, December 17, 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 Dec 17 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, December 17, 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 Dec 17 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 "New Adults" group Shelf Indulgence Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Mark Twain Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults, New 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Shelf Indulgence 6:00pm–7:30pm Book Clubs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Mark Twain Room Age Group: Adults, New 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 "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, December 17, 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. View Details 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 Dec 17 2026 Thu Ukulele Jam Session 6:15pm–7:45pm Community Events, Educational/Instructional Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Kids" group Rhyme Time Friday, December 18, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 18 2026 Fri Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Storytimes Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, December 18, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 18 2026 Fri Rhyme Time 10:15am–10:45am Storytimes Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, December 18, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Dec 18 2026 Fri Story Time @ the Osage Branch 10:30am–11:15am Osage County Events, Storytimes Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, December 18, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 18 2026 Fri Rhyme Time 11:00am–11:30am Storytimes Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, December 18, 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 Read this month's book 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 month's title is TBA. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 18 2026 Fri Chapter Chat @ the Osage Branch 4:30pm–5:30pm Book Clubs, Osage County Events Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Osage County Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery Age Group: Kids Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events Description: Read this month's book 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 month's title is TBA.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group One-on-One Genealogy help sessions Saturday, December 19, 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 Dec 19 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch Monday, December 21, 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 View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 21 2026 Mon Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch 10:30am–4:00pm Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Minecraft Monday Monday, December 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library Program Type: Gaming/Games Age Group: Kids, Teens Join us to play Minecraft with your friends! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 21 2026 Mon Minecraft Monday 5:00pm–6:30pm Gaming/Games Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: MRRL Art Gallery Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Gaming/Games Registration Required Description: Join us to play Minecraft with your friends!
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, December 22, 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! View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Dec 22 2026 Tue Tech Time 10:00am–12:00pm 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: 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, December 22, 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 Dec 22 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.
All Staff Meeting Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 8:15am - 9:00am MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library Program Type: Library Meetings View Details Dec 23 2026 Wed All Staff Meeting 8:15am–9:00am Library Meetings Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: MRRL Art Gallery Program Type: Library Meetings
Management Team Meeting Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am Mark Twain Room at Main Library Program Type: Library Meetings View Details Dec 23 2026 Wed Management Team Meeting 9:00am–10:00am Library Meetings Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, December 23, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Dec 23 2026 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Crafts, Storytimes Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "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, December 23, 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: View Details 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 Dec 23 2026 Wed DSS / MU Extension Resource Day 12:00pm–2:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, December 23, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Dec 23 2026 Wed Legos & Logs Building Party @ the Osage Branch 4:00pm–5:30pm Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, December 23, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "New Adults" group Dec 23 2026 Wed Wednesday Evening Yoga 5:15pm–6:15pm 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.
Christmas Eve - Library Closed All Day Main Library, Osage County Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Christmas Eve - Library Closed All Day Branches: Main Library, Osage County
Christmas Day - Library Closed All Day Main Library, Osage County Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Christmas Day - Library Closed All Day Branches: Main Library, Osage County
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group family craft: new year's hats and blowers Monday, December 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Kids, Family Family event. No reservations needed. A tradition continues! Get ready to ring in the new year by creating your own unique party hat and blower. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Dec 28 2026 Mon family craft: new year's hats and blowers 11:00am–12:00pm Crafts Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: MRRL Art Gallery Age Group: Kids, Family Program Type: Crafts Description: Family event. No reservations needed. A tradition continues! Get ready to ring in the new year by creating your own unique party hat and blower.
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, December 28, 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 View Details 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 Dec 28 2026 Mon Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Gaming/Games Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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