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Novel Ideas

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional 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 Iceberg by Jennifer Nielsen.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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 Iceberg by Jennifer Nielsen.

Reference Committee

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings

Monthly meeting

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

Monthly meeting

This event is in the "Kids" group

KidSight Free Vision Screening for Children

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MRRL Art Gallery West at Missouri River Regional 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: Missouri River Regional 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, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery East at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Story Time (Main Branch):

All ages. Stories, music, crafts, and activities.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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 "Kids" group

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Children's Area at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

Bring your favorite book to read to a trained therapy dog (TDI-Therapy Dogs International). Raina and River will be in the Children's department on January 14th and 28th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can't wait to hear your story!

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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). Raina and River will be in the Children's department on January 14th and 28th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can't wait to hear your story!

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, January 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
MRRL Main Floor at Missouri River Regional 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: Missouri River Regional 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:

Jefferson City Secular Homeschool Group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
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, January 14, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional 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: Missouri River Regional 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

Evening Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Children's Area at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family

For families with young children. No reservations needed. Stories and music.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

For families with young children. No reservations needed. Stories and music.

4-H Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Event Description:

Meeting

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

Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

LU-MRRL Lecture Series: Salad and Safety: What WE Need to Know About Fresh Produce

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Fresh produce remains a vital part of a healthy diet, yet contamination can occur at many points from farm to table, making fruits and vegetables a leading source of foodborne illness in the U.S.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Description:

Fresh produce remains a vital part of a healthy diet, yet contamination can occur at many points from farm to table, making fruits and vegetables a leading source of foodborne illness in the U.S.

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

iPhone Basics

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, New Adults

If you have an iPhone but are having trouble understanding it, check out this class! We'll go over navigating around your phone to helpful apps to make your phone usage a breeze.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

If you have an iPhone but are having trouble understanding it, check out this class! We'll go over navigating around your phone to helpful apps to make your phone usage a breeze.

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

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional 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: Missouri River Regional 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 "Teens" group

Teen Anime Coloring Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Fandom
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out with friends and chat while coloring different anime coloring pages!

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fandom
Description:

Hang out with friends and chat while coloring different anime coloring pages!

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, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
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 Library
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 "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional 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: Missouri River Regional 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, January 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MRRL Art Gallery East at Missouri River Regional 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: Missouri River Regional 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 with Special Guest @ the Osage Branch

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Osage County Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Tricia Orscheln will be our guest reader today for story time! Tricia is a local children's author and counselor. She will be showcasing her new book.

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

Tricia Orscheln will be our guest reader today for story time! Tricia is a local children's author and counselor. She will be showcasing her new book.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional 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: Missouri River Regional 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.

Craft Supply Swap Setup

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings

Setup for the Craft Supply Swap

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

Setup for the Craft Supply Swap

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chapter Chat @ the Osage Branch

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
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 The Trail by Meika Hashimoto.

Library Branch: Osage County Library
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 The Trail by Meika Hashimoto.

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

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults

It’s time to clean out the craft closet!  If you’re a crafter or artist who needs to reduce your stash or someone who is looking for a new craft hobby, join us for our arts & craft supply swap. 

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

It’s time to clean out the craft closet!  If you’re a crafter or artist who needs to reduce your stash or someone who is looking for a new craft hobby, join us for our arts & craft supply swap. 

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

Stuffed Animal Superheroes

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Gaming/Games
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Family event. No reservations needed. Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend and transform it into a superhero by creating masks, capes, and other super accessories for it to wear.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Gaming/Games
Description:

Family event. No reservations needed. Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend and transform it into a superhero by creating masks, capes, and other super accessories for it to wear.

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

Families Eating Smart & Moving More @ the Osage Branch

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults

Join Ms. Dawn from MU Extension as she works with your family on ways to eat and move to stay healthy. Gain hands-on experience on different recipes your family can use and learn new ways to exercise to stay healthy as a family.

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

Join Ms. Dawn from MU Extension as she works with your family on ways to eat and move to stay healthy. Gain hands-on experience on different recipes your family can use and learn new ways to exercise to stay healthy as a family.