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Wondrous World by Kay (Swyers) Murphy @ the Osage Branch

All Day 1/7–3/28
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events, Special 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, Special Events
Description:

Come enjoy Kay (Swyers) Murphy's Wondrous World art show in the Woodland Art Gallery at the Osage County Library from January 7 through March 28, 2026.

A note from Kay:

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KMOS-MRRL Indie Lens Series: The Tallest Dwarf

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Movies
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Movies
Description:

This film follows Julie Wyman, a filmmaker, as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks dwarfism's impact on her own family.

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Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Elephant Ears

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone, Adults
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Description:
Gardening with Elephant Ears: Add Drama to your Garden.  Learn about the variety of elephant ears and their flexibility in your landscape.
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How to Delete Yourself from the Internet

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

How much of your personal information is available online? In this class, we'll discuss ways to remove your sensitive information from the web in 10 steps. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required.

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DSS / MU Extension Resource Day

12:00pm–2:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Family, New Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Family, New Adults
Description:

Representatives from the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) and MU Extension will be located on the main floor of the library each month to put you in touch with a wide range of resources, including:

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Senior Connections @ the Barefoot Event Center

10:30am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events
Description:

Connect, Eat, and Learn with Friends! Join us for Senior Connections at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Doors open at 10:30 am with lunch served from 11 am-1 pm. Resources and services will be offered from 10:30 am-1 pm. 

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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

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Family Movie Night: Bad Guys 2 (PG)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Movies
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Movies
Description:

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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: Mark Twain 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 on the first, third, and any fifth Thursday from 6:15-7:45 p.m. in the Truman Room..

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Canva 101

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:

Join us as we explore Canva, a graphic design platform that can be used to create cards, social media posts, and other visual content for professional and personal use.

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Artist Reception for Zackery Mueller @ Osage Branch

5:00pm–6:30pm
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:

Join us for an artist reception for Zackery Mueller on Tuesday, April 7 from 5-6:30 pm in the Woodland Art Gallery as we celebrate his artwork. Light refreshments will be served.

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Container & Raised Bed Gardening @ the Osage Branch

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Educational/Instructional, Lectures, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

This educational program provides information to the gardener on different aspects of container and raised bed gardening. Some of the topics discussed will be reasons for container gardening and their advantages.

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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
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Senior Connections @ the Barefoot Event Center

10:30am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

Senior Connections is meeting at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Aging Best is bringing its Mobile Senior Center to share with our residents!

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Bookmobile Community Stop @ Wardsville

4:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

The library's Bookmobile will be parked outside Blair Oaks Elementary School on the second Thursday of each month, from 4-6 p.m.

Visit us for a variety of books, CDs and DVDs.

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Technology for Life: Computer Connectivity

1:00pm–2:30pm
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:

Technology for Life is a series of computer classes meant to provide basic computer knowledge for a lifetime of learning. 

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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.

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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.