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Fennell art

John Fennell Exhibit - Perceptions: The Outer World, the Inner World

01/03/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/31/2026 @ 8:00pm
Main Library

John Fennell has been a painter for 40 years and works out of Orr Street Studios in Columbia.

Library Branch: Main Library
Description:

John Fennell has been a painter for 40 years and works out of Orr Street Studios in Columbia.

Cowboy getting on horse at sunrise

Wondrous World by Kay (Swyers) Murphy @ the Osage Branch

All Day 1/7 - 3/28
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Osage County Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Come enjoy Kay (Swyers) Murphy's Wondrous World art show in the Woodland Art Gallery at the Osage County Library from January 7 through March 28, 2026.

A note from Kay:

Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

Come enjoy Kay (Swyers) Murphy's Wondrous World art show in the Woodland Art Gallery at the Osage County Library from January 7 through March 28, 2026.

A note from Kay:

DESE Training for Child Providers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery

DESE Training for Child Providers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Truman Room at Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room

DESE Training for Child Providers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
family tree

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.

A/V Training

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Event Description:

Teaching members of our communications team how to do some basic audio and video editing

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

Teaching members of our communications team how to do some basic audio and video editing

Girl Scout Troop 71030

Sunday, March 22, 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

Probation and Parole

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Truman Room at Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room

Interfaith Bible Study

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Event Description:

Bible study and discussion of Gospel of John or Paul's letters

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

Bible study and discussion of Gospel of John or Paul's letters

Missouri Mentor Open interviews

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Event Description:

We are holding open interview events for our company Missouri Mentor, on behalf of Sevita. We are an in-home care company who takes care of clients with Developmental Disabilities....

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

We are holding open interview events for our company Missouri Mentor, on behalf of Sevita. We are an in-home care company who takes care of clients with Developmental Disabilities.

secret codes

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.

MU Health Extension Class

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
checkmate

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

Janet Saidi

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.

kidsight vision screening

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.

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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.

Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Osage County Branch Classroom at Osage County
Event Description:

Ladies meeting and meal

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Event Description

Ladies meeting and meal

Fiction @ Noon

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.

IndieLens

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.

CMMG

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.
computer privacy

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.

Powerless

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