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Winter Reading Program for Adults - Both Branches

All Day 1/1–2/28
Adults, New Adults
Book Clubs, Osage County Events, Virtual Program
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events, Virtual Program
Description:

Missouri River Regional Library's winter reading program is here! Adults can read four books in any format (print, audio, digital) at both branches, and enter your titles online or on our form from January 1 - February 28, 2026.

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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 Library
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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Technology for Life: Back to the Future

1:00pm–2:30pm
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:

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 Night @ the Osage Branch

6:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Movies, 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: 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 Smurfs.

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Kay (Swyers) Murphy Artist Reception @ the Osage Branch

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

A reception for Kay (Swyers) Murphy will be held on Saturday, January 10 from 10 am to 11:30 am with light refreshments being served. Join us as we celebrate her creativity and enjoy viewing her beautiful paintings.

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Getting Library eBooks on Your Device

10:00am–11:15am
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:

If you've ever had difficulty getting library e-materials on your device, this is the class for you!

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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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Marketing Made Simple for Small Farmers

1:30pm–3:00pm
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:

If you’re a farmer looking to reach more customers, whether at the farmers’ market, selling to local businesses, or just starting out, this workshop will walk you through simple strategies that actually work for small farms.

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Coffee Can Snowmen @ the Osage Branch

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Let's upcycle old coffee cans or larger veggie cans to make snow men! All cans, materials, and paint will be provided. Registration required.

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KMOS-PBS Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2026: The Librarians

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Movies, Special Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Movies, Special Events
Description:

In cooperation with KMOS-PBS, the library will offer sneak previews of four documentary films before they are aired publicly from January through May. The Indie Lens Pop-up for January is The Librarians."

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DSS / MU Extension Resource Day

12:00pm–2:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Family, New Adults
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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 in the main floor of the library each month to put you in touch with a wide range of resources, including:

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Wednesday Evening Yoga

5:15pm–6:00pm
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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iPhone Basics

10:00am–11:15am
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:

If you have an iPhone but are having trouble understanding it, check out this class! We'll go over navigating around your phone to helpful apps to make your phone usage a breeze.

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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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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 Library
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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Ukulele Jam Session

6:15pm–7:45pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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 twice each month, 6:15-7:45 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays in the Truman Room.

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Craft Supply Swap

9:30am–11:30am
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

It’s time to clean out the craft closet!  If you’re a crafter or artist who needs to reduce your stash or someone who is looking for a new craft hobby, join us for our arts & craft supply swap. 

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Families Eating Smart & Moving More @ the Osage Branch

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Join Ms. Dawn from MU Extension as she works with your family on ways to eat and move to stay healthy. Gain hands-on experience on different recipes your family can use and learn new ways to exercise to stay healthy as a family.

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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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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.

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: 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. 

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: 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.

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: Missouri River Regional 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!