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Missouri Wizard's Art Show @ the Osage Branch

All Day 4/2–5/30
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
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
Description:

Zackery Mueller, otherwise known as the Missouri Wizard, will have his art displayed in the Woodland Art Gallery from April 2 through May 30, 2026.

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

2nd Annual Cole County 4-H Art Show

04/09/2026 @ 9:00am–04/30/2026 @ 8:00pm
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Authors/Performers, Community Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Community Events
Description:

From April 9--30, the library will be hosting the Second Annual Cole County 4-H Art Show.

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
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Baby Chicks! @ the Osage Branch

All Day 4/13–4/17
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Baby chicks are coming back to the library!! MU Extension will deliver our eggs and incubator on Monday, and you can watch them hatch live on our YouTube channel! Come enjoy the magic of baby chicks with us until Friday.

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

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

 

Tutoring

4:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room

ABLE Tutoring

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini Fairy Gardens @ the Osage Branch

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Teens
Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Come out to the Osage County Library to create your own Mini Fairy Garden to bring home.  The library will provide all of the supplies including various containers, succulents, and fun decorations for the gardens.  Bring your imagination

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk: Bill Clevlen

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Travel writer Bill Clevlen will visit Jefferson City on his national tour to talk about his new book, Presidential Road Trips. He began his tour with a presentation for the Smithsonian to celebrate President's Day.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Novel Ideas

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teens
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main 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 The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen.

Public Desk Committee

9:00am–10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group

KidSight Free Vision Screening for Children

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
Special Events
Library Branch: Main 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 with Storyteller Joyce Slater

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

No reservations needed. Professional storyteller Joyce Slater will be here for a special family storytime! Joyce is from the Kansas City area and will be at the library as part of our annual storytelling festival.

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

Capital READ Book Discussion

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Authors/Performers, Community Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Community Events, Special Events
Description:

Join us for a discussion of this year's Capital READ, The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us,.

Take part in all of our Capital READ 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: 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tail Waggin' Tutors

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
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 April 1st and 15th, 5:30-6:30 pm. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids STEAM Night: Bristle Bots

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

For grades 1-5. Registration not required. Create your own wiggling, jiggling bristle bot from a toothbrush. The design includes a vibrating motor, battery, and pipe cleaner legs.

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

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting

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

Thursday Morning Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
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.

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

Osage County Homeschool Classes @ the Osage Branch

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Family
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Homeschoolers will learn farming and life skills with the Osage County 4-H groups.

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

Social Bridge Club

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Gaming/Games
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. 

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

Paper Card Crafting: Geometric Card Designs

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn a great way to make your handmade cards truly stand out! In this fun class, you’ll create eye-catching geometric cards that are unique, but easier to make than they look.

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

Trash to Treasures @ the Osage Branch

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Family
Crafts, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Description:

Come use a variety of discarded "trash" like bottle caps, cardboard, newspapers, and other odds and ends to create your own upcycled art treasure to take home. All supplies will be provided, you just need to bring your imagination!

Tutoring

4:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Paper Card Crafting: Geometric Card Designs

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn a great way to make your handmade cards truly stand out! In this fun class, you’ll create eye-catching geometric cards that are unique, but easier to make than they look.