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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen After-Hours

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Description:

Party in the Library! Free pizza, soda, and gaming after the library closes. Doors will be locked after 6 p.m., so please arrive on time if you wish to attend. 

Reservations required.

Hang Art Show

9:00am–5:00pm
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Zackery  Mueller will hang his art show

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

Navigating Our Newspaper Databases

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
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've ever needed to take a look at old Missouri newspapers, this class is for you! Whether you're a genealogist, a researcher or an amateur historian, there's a lot you can learn from the library's newspaper databases.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

10:30am–4:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Reading Heroes is a program providing one-on-one reading enrichment sessions for kids who are enrolled in grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available by appointment in half hour increments from 10:30 am

Study room tutoring

4:15pm–6:15pm
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Author Talk: Michelle Brooks

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

Before Jefferson City became the Capital, hotels shaped its story. As the town grew from frontier roots, places like the City Hotel served travelers, lawmakers, and locals for more than 80 years.

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

Tech Time

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes

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

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

Sewcial Hour

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Bring your sewing machine and works in progress and come sew and chat in the company of others! Who knows? You might even learn some new tips and tricks! 

New Amendment 3 Debate

5:00pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

Debate regarding the implications of the New Amendment 3 (2026)

Fair Housing Month Poster Contest Exhibit

All Day 4/1–4/8
Community Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Program Type: Community Events, Special Events
Description:

A display of entries from 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders on "Fair Housing: What Home Means to Me," sponsored by the Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS..

Programming Committee

9:00am–10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings

MOVA/MODA Testing

9:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Description:

Film study group

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. 

Osage 4-H Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
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
This event is in the "New Adults" group

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

Organizing Your Computer Files

10:00am–11:30am
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
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've ever struggled with organizing your computer files, this class is for you. We'll talk strategy, with several tips and tricks about staying organized on your hard drive. Attend virtually or in person.

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

Genealogy Help Sessions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Fish Bags

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come create a colorful fish shaped drawstring bag at the library! We'll be sewing felt together to create the bags, but don't worry, this is a opportunity to learn a few basic sewing skills as well as create something new.