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Winter Reading Program for Adults - Both Branches

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
MRRL Main Floor at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Osage County Events, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, New Adults

Missouri River Regional Library's winter reading program is here! Adults can read four books in any format (print, audio, digital) at both branches, and enter your titles online or on our form from January 1 - February 28, 2026.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events, Virtual Program
Description:

Missouri River Regional Library's winter reading program is here! Adults can read four books in any format (print, audio, digital) at both branches, and enter your titles online or on our form from January 1 - February 28, 2026.

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

01/03/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/31/2026 @ 8:00pm
Missouri River Regional Library

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

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Wondrous World by Kay (Swyers) Murphy @ the Osage Branch

All Day 1/7 - 3/28
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
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 Library
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:

Team meeting

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Event Description:

Team working meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Event Description

Team working meeting

We Stand United Missouri - Speaker Jessica Ann

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Event Description:

Today's speaker is Jessica Ann, Policy Analyst for the Missouri Budget Project She'll be speaking on: "Who Pays the Price? The truth about eliminating Missouri's income tax."&...

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

Today's speaker is Jessica Ann, Policy Analyst for the Missouri Budget Project 

Monticello Society Children of the American Revolution

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Event Description:

This will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Society Children of the American Revolution.

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

This will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Society Children of the American Revolution.

NAMI Re-Cap Course

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery

Presidents' Day - Library Closed

All Day
Missouri River Regional Library, Osage County Library
Closing
Branches:
Missouri River Regional Library, Osage County Library
This event is in the "Kids" group

Sensory Play Day (3 and under) @ the Osage Branch

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations. This event is offered on the third Tuesday of every month.

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

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations. This event is offered on the third Tuesday of every month.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes

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

ABLE Tutoring

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Microsoft Word for Beginners

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional 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: Missouri River Regional 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 Friendship Pins

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create cute beaded friendship pins using safety pins! Pin them to your backpack, jacket, shoes or whatever to add a little more you to your outfits.

Registration is required.

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

Create cute beaded friendship pins using safety pins! Pin them to your backpack, jacket, shoes or whatever to add a little more you to your outfits.

Registration is required.

MRRL Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Library Meetings

Public Desk Committee

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group

KidSight Free Vision Screening for Children

Wednesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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 "Adults" group

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program designed for older adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay active.

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

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program designed for older adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay active.

Jefferson City Secular Homeschool Group

Wednesday, February 18, 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

Tai Chi @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is an exercise program recommended by the CDC to benefit overall well-being.

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

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is an exercise program recommended by the CDC to benefit overall well-being.

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, February 18, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
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

tail waggin' tutors

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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). Grover will be in the Children's department, and 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). Grover will be in the Children's department, and can't wait to hear your story!

This event is in the "Kids" group

kids steam night: the science of sound

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Truman Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

For grades 1-5. Explore the science of sound with activity stations featuring vortex cannons, telephone cups, and other fun creations with odd names!

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

For grades 1-5. Explore the science of sound with activity stations featuring vortex cannons, telephone cups, and other fun creations with odd names!

Citizens' Climate Education

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Missouri River Regional Library
Event Description:

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting

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

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting