Event List

Families, come experience a day in the life of a Civil War soldier.

The library always needs more friends!  If you are interested, please consider attending the MRRL Friends biannual membership meeting.

No reservations needed. Bring your Pokemon cards to the library and challenge someone to a friendly duel. This is not a tournament. All skill levels are welcome. For those new to the game, someone will be available to demonstrate how to play.

Three 1-hour sessions at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. are offered on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health introduces mental health and wellness, and how to care for one's mental health in a non-threatening way that encourages the self-identification of warning signs and when to apply the use of internal and exte

Join us to play Minecraft with your friends!

Looking for your next great read? Instead of reading the same book each month, members read a book of their own choice related to the theme of the month. The theme for July is Trials and Tribulations! We can't wait to hear what you read!

Learn the basics of martial arts and self-defense using a fan. This program will provide a demonstration of the style, and the class will be led by the Art of Martial Arts Dojo of Jefferson City. The class is limited to 15 participants. 

Pollinators are a crucial part of Missouri’s ecosystems, and they help create the beautiful plants that we have here. Come and learn about the different pollinators of Missouri! Then join us for a fun round of BEENGO!

Tech Time is a new 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 can do what we can to assist!

For ages 3-5. Stories and songs in the library's park area (High St. side of the building).

If the weather is not cooperating, we will meet in the library's Art Gallery.

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

Outside group visit to the library for activities.

Tired of cleaning up paintbrushes but love to be creative? Come join us as we paint by sticker! A variety of pictures will be available to choose from. Relax and enjoy the company of friends as you sticker yourself a masterpiece.

Ted Fry, retired MU Extension Agronomist, will talk about fall gardening. What do you need to do to your lawn and garden in the fall to prepare for winter? And when exactly do you need to do it? What can you plant in the fall for harvest?

Stories, songs, activities and crafts for families. Each week during the summer will be related to the summer reading program theme. This week: Photo Fun (books illustrated with photos).

July 9: My Story

July 16: Flower Fun

Are you looking for an opportunity to cook with your child? This is the class for you!