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Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

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!

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

Tween Bad Art Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Are you bad at art? That's okay! Join us to create whatever art you want, bad or good or in between on tiny canvases! Bring friends and create art together!

Reservations required.

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Family Movie Time @ the Osage Branch

10:00am–11:30am
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Movies, 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: Movies, Osage County Events
Description:

Join us for a family movie in our Art Gallery. We will be serving popcorn to enjoy during the show. Blankets and pillows welcome! 

We are showing Zootopia 2!

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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 event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Crafts
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Hang out and make art with other artsy teens! We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity. 

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Family Book Bingo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games

All ages. No reservations needed. An hour of bingo fun for the family. Winning cards earn book prizes for ages 12 and under.

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 "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.

 

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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 "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 "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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Ukulele Jam Session

6:15pm–7:45pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events, Educational/Instructional
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.

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.

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Baby Chicks!

All Day 4/19–4/24
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
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 and you can watch them hatch live on our YouTube channel! Come enjoy the magic of baby chicks with us until Friday.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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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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National Library Week @ Both MRRL branches

All Day 4/19–4/25
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Special Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Description:

We're celebrating National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026. And YOU'RE invited to join us in Jefferson City and Linn!  

In addition to our regular events....

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Popcorn for Patrons @ the Osage Branch

12:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

Pop into the Osage County Library for some popcorn to celebrate National Library Week.  We appreciate you!!

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

Minecraft Monday

5:00pm–6:30pm
Kids, Teens
Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to play Minecraft with your friends!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Knots & Braiding 101

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

We'll be learning and practicing some different knots as well as braids. Knots and braids are useful in a wide variety of ways, including sewing, bracelet making, fishing, and even for tying a tie!

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

Bookmobile Community Stop @ the Barefoot Event Center

9:30am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events
Description:

The library's bookmobile will be parked outside Barefoot Event Center in Linn on Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Head to Senior Connections early to make a selection from a variety of books, CDs, and DVDs.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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This event is in the "Family" group
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Happy Hookers @ the Osage Branch

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, 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: Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Come join the Happy Hookers group at the Osage County Library to explore fiber arts together.  Bring a project to work on or come to learn a new skill.  There will be a few knitting needles and crochet hooks available for new learners to

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

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

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!

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

Family Earth Day Celebration @ the Osage Branch

5:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Gaming/Games, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Gaming/Games, Osage County Events
Description:

Time to celebrate our Earth! Join us at the library to play games, create crafts, and learn more about how to conserve energy to take care of our planet.