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Jefferson City Art Club Exhibit

05/03/2025 @ 9:00am–07/26/2025 @ 1:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

From May through July 26, the Library will host an exhibit by members of the Jefferson City Art Club.

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MRRL Summer Reading Programs - Both Branches

All Day 5/16–8/8
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Our summer reading time starts May 16th! There are reading programs for all age groups at Missouri River Regional Library and Osage County Library. Enjoy great reads and earn prize rewards.

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Osage Children's Art Show @ the Osage Branch

All Day 6/3–7/31
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
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
Description:

Stop by the Woodland Art Gallery from June 3-July 31 to enjoy artwork from our Osage County children. Creativity and talent abound! Thank you to our local schools for submitting these art pieces for our community to take joy in.

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Tech Time

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Description:

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Outdoor preschool storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Park
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

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.

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Preschool Storytime (weather backup location)

10:30am–11:00am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes

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

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Art of Martial Arts karate demo and workshop (kids)

10:30am–11:30am
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

For ages 6-12. Reservations required and limited to 25 participants. An introductory karate demonstration and class led by The Art of Martial Arts Dojo.

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Bookmobile Stop in Riverside Park

12:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Join us each weekday in June from 12-4 p.m. through June 27, when the bookmobile visits Ellis-Porter Riverside Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

Phone Bank

12:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Event Description

A meeting to network and share resources that are offered in Osage County

 

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Reading Buddies

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Reading Buddies at Missouri River Regional Library is a literacy-based program that pairs emerging readers from kindergarten through second grade with teen volunteers. Buddies will meet once a week to read together and do group activities.

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Junk Journaling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Join us for our Junk Journaling Group! Each month, Alexandria A., a local Junk Journaling Pro, will show us a new technique and then we'll get to incorporate it in our junk journaling time!

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LU-MRRL Lecture Series: Increasing Representation in Policing

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Description:

Dr. Gary Hill made national headlines when he opened Lincoln University's Law Enforcement Training Academy, the first of its kind at an HBCU. This project is part of his larger passion in providing public safety to communities across the country.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Novel Ideas

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teens
Book Clubs
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's book is The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh. 

Reference Committee

9:00am–10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

Monthly meeting

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MO Native Americans with Earth's Classroom @ the Osage Branch

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone, Kids, Teens, Family
Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Teens, Family
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Step back in time to learn how Missouri’s Native American tribes used local natural resources. Discover fire-starting skills, sign language, and twining. Create a take-home bone and glass bead jewelry piece. Share stories and drumming traditions.

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This event is in the "Family" group

summer Family Storytime: Birds, Birds, Birds

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Family
Crafts, Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Description:

Stories, songs, activities and crafts for families. Each week during the summer will be related to the summer reading program theme. This week: Birds, Birds, Birds. Celebrate our colorful feathered friends!

June 4: Color Our World

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tail waggin' tutors

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
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 June 11th and 25th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can't wait to hear your story!

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Bookmobile Stop in Riverside Park

12:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Join us each weekday in June from 12-4 p.m. through June 27, when the bookmobile visits Ellis-Porter Riverside Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

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

Beat the heat @ Riverside park

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Family
Gaming/Games
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

A family event. No reservations needed. It may be hot, but we can still have fun! Beat the heat with MRRL at the Ellis-Porter Riverside Park! Sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, jump ropes, oversize games, bubbles and more.

Staff Day Committee Meeting

1:30pm–3:30pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Android Basics

3:00pm–4:30pm
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
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 Android phone, but have difficulty using or understanding it, this is the class for you. We'll talk about checking emails, navigating settings, and more. Please note this class is in-person only.

CMMG Plant Sale meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Non-Library Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Non-Library Events
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

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
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.