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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:

Happy St. Patrick's Day image with balloons and green top hat

Leprechaun Fun @ the Osage Branch

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Program Type:
Crafts, Gaming/Games, Osage County Events
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Kids come out to the library for activities and crafts to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Don't forget to wear your green! No reservations needed.

Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Gaming/Games, Osage County Events
Description:

Kids come out to the library for activities and crafts to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Don't forget to wear your green! No reservations needed.

suncatcher

Teen Suncatchers

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Decorate your spaces with beautiful homemade suncatchers! Create one using glue and food coloring or one using tissue paper!

Registration required.

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

Decorate your spaces with beautiful homemade suncatchers! Create one using glue and food coloring or one using tissue paper!

Registration required.

MRRL Board Meeting

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

Osage County Extension Council Meeting - March

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
Event Description:

March 2026 meeting of the University of Missouri Extension Council in Osage County.

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

March 2026 meeting of the University of Missouri Extension Council in Osage County.

Public Desk Committee

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
Story Time

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes

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

seniors sitting in chairs and lifting weights above their heads

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
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
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.

Learning in Retirement Film Class

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Film study group

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Description:

Film study group

Tai Chi @ the Osage Branch

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery at Osage County
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
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.

Second Christian Bible Study

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
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Wednesday Evening Yoga

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

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.

tail waggin tutors

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Children's Area at Main 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 on March 4th and 18th, 5:30-6:30 pm. He can't wait to hear your story!

Library Branch: Main 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 on March 4th and 18th, 5:30-6:30 pm. He can't wait to hear your story!

snap circuits

Kids STEAM Night: Snap Circuits

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Truman Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 7-12. Registration required and limited to 12 spots. Create an electronic alarm, power a helicopter blade, or design other simple electronics using kits.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 7-12. Registration required and limited to 12 spots. Create an electronic alarm, power a helicopter blade, or design other simple electronics using kits.

Citizens' Climate Education

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
Event Description:

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting

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

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting

Probation and Parole

Thursday, March 19, 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
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Thursday Morning Yoga

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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.

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.

iphone

iPhone Basics

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mark Twain Room at Main 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: Main 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.

Bridge

Social Bridge Club

Thursday, March 19, 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. 

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. 

genealogy tree

Genealogy Help Sessions

Thursday, March 19, 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.

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.

coloring

Teen Coloring Hangout

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MRRL Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Fandom
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy a low-key and relaxing evening at the library by coloring and hanging out with friends.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fandom
Description:

Enjoy a low-key and relaxing evening at the library by coloring and hanging out with friends.

ABLE Tutoring

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mark Twain Room at Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
ukuleles

Ukulele Jam Session

Thursday, March 19, 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.

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.