Upcoming Events

Adults and teens pre-registered to work with Reading Buddies will attend to be trained.

Are you an adventurer at heart? Play Dungeons & Dragons with us! The excitement is real and the escapades are never-ending! You might stomp your way through an army of orcs, or go on a noble quest to rescue a whole town. You decide!

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.

All ages. No reservations needed. Family Event. Blankets and pillows welcome! Light snacks will be provided.

NOTE: This is an after-hours event. The library doors will be closed at 6:15 p.m.

No reservations needed. An interactive science show for families. The Mad Scientist defies gravity in this energetic and spectacular special event.

No reservations needed. An interactive science show for families. The Mad Scientist defies gravity in this energetic and spectacular special event.

Journaling for Joy, is a program designed by the founder of the We Speak Foundation ACCO - a non profit 501(c)(3) organization designed to address mental health challenges and suicide prevention by providing children, from 1st grade

Join us today, then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m., when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

ROBOTS! Would you like to earn your robot driver’s license? Would you like to see how a FIRST Tech Challenge robot works? Then this is the event for you!

Crafters and do-gooders unite! We will be making pressed flower acrylic bookmarks to sell in our annual United Way Craft and Bake Sale in December. 

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

Come knit and crochet with us! Show off your work and pick up tips and tricks from your fellow crafters. Ages 12 & up

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

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.

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.

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

It's Tie-Dye season! Join us in creating fun designs and playing with color! Dye different clothes and accessories out in the sun.

Please bring your own item to dye (100% cotton and white)! 

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.

Come and check out the Friends of the Osage County Library's book sale area and find deals on books, puzzles, DVDs and more!  Call the Osage County branch at 573-897-2951 for more information.

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

The book we'll be discussing in July is Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson.

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

This month we will be discussing The Carrefour Curse by Dianne K. Salerni. 

Join us June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.