Upcoming Events

Join us for a discussion of this year's Capital READ, The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us,.

Take part in all of our Capital READ events!

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.

Bring your favorite book to read to a trained therapy dog (TDI-Therapy Dogs International). 

Grover will be in the Children's department on April 1st and 15th, 5:30-6:30 pm. 

For grades 1-5. Registration not required. Create your own wiggling, jiggling bristle bot from a toothbrush. The design includes a vibrating motor, battery, and pipe cleaner legs.

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.

Homeschoolers will learn farming and life skills with the Osage County 4-H groups.

Join us for some fun and friendly Bridge gameplay every Thursday! All skill levels and new players welcome. 

Learn a great way to make your handmade cards truly stand out! In this fun class, you’ll create eye-catching geometric cards that are unique, but easier to make than they look.

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!

Learn a great way to make your handmade cards truly stand out! In this fun class, you’ll create eye-catching geometric cards that are unique, but easier to make than they look.

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.

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Join us in the Woodland Art Gallery of the Osage Branch for stories, songs and a whole lot of fun! Recommended for preschool ages.  No reservations needed. Enjoy our baby chicks and make a craft to remember them by.

Finding your way around town using technology can be confusing. Join us for this Google Maps class, where we'll go over how to use this popular app to get you where you need to go.

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Kids in the Kitchen is a fun hands-on program offered by the University of Missouri Extension that teaches kids how to prepare simple recipes and encourages them to be active and to eat healthier meals and snacks.

Read this month's book choice, then join us in the Woodland Art Gallery for book talk, snacks and good times. This book club is for 3rd through 6th grades.  This month's title is The Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson.