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Passions of Painting Art Exhibit

All Day 8/3–10/31
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Passions of Painting is an art show featuring the work of Larry Carver, a lifelong resident of Cole County, born just outside of Jefferson City during the Baby Boom era.

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Osage Teens' Art Show & the Osage Branch

All Day 8/4–9/27
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:

Our Osage Teens have outdone themselves again! Come out to the Woodland Art Gallery from August 4-September 27 during our open hours to appreciate the talent of our local teens.

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National Library Card Sign Up Month - Both Branches

All Day 9/1–9/30
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

During the National Library Card Sign Up Month in September, patrons can receive a free replacement card (normally $1).

In addition, there are other fun happenings, including:

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Loosely Bound Book Club

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

Looking for your next great read? Instead of reading the same book each month, members read a book of their own choice related to the theme of the month. The theme for September is Anthropomorphize Much? We can't wait to hear what you read!

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National Voter Registration Day

11:00am–7:00pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

September 16 is National Voter Regiistration Day! NAACP and MRRL will be registering voters from 11-7 p.m. in the library's lobby. 

You may use the QR code in the image to check and see if you are currently registered to vote.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi 2 (Pilot Class) @ the Osage Branch

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Tai Chi 2 is a pilot program with MU Extension that is by invitation only for those who have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention.

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How to Build a Website

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

Have you ever wanted to create your own website, but don't know where to begin? In this class, we'll go over your options for how to build a website, from choosing a domain name to customizing your site, and more. Attend in person or virtually.

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Missouri Job Center

9:30am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Looking for employment? Need to polish your resume? Searching for training opportunities?

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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.

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Thursday Morning Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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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!

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Social Bridge Club

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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. 

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Genealogy Help Sessions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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.

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Tai Chi 2 (Pilot Class) @ the Osage Branch

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Tai Chi 2 is a pilot program with MU Extension that is by invitation only for those who have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention.

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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: Missouri River Regional 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.

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Tai Chi 2 (Pilot Class) @ the Osage Branch

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Tai Chi 2 is a pilot program with MU Extension that is by invitation only for those who have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Technology for Life: Troubleshooting Skill Check

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Community Events, Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Description:

"Technology for Life" is a series of workshops that seek to build, improve, and reinforce technology knowledge and skills, with the goal of enhancing participants' day-to-day life.

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This event is in the "New Adults" group

One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Three 1-hour sessions at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. are offered on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

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Food For Fines - Both Branches

All Day 9/22–9/30
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

As part of Hunger Action Month, both branches will be observing Food For Fines, September 22 - 30. 

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

Windows 11 for Beginners

10:00am–11:30am
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:

Windows 10 will no longer be supported as of October 2025. This means most computer users will need to understand Windows 11 by that time. This class is meant to help you make the transition. We will go over the basics of Windows 11 usage.

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Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

Come to play, teach, or learn more about chess! All ages and levels welcome!

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

TikTok Made Me Read It

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

Connect with fellow readers in this book club focused on all the trending reads on TikTok. Each month, we will discuss a book made popular on #BookTok.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi 2 (Pilot Class) @ the Osage Branch

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Tai Chi 2 is a pilot program with MU Extension that is by invitation only for those who have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention.

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

Osage Page Turners Unite! @ the Osage Branch

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Description:

Join us at the Osage County Library for our adult book group--the Osage Page Turners--that will meet every three months.

This month's selection is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.