Upcoming Events

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ABLE Tutoring

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

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.

Staff Training - Google Docs

8:00am–9:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery East
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

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.

DESE Training setup

4:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

Setting up room an dropping off supplies for 3/21 training, primarily in the art gallery.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main 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.

Girl Scout Troop 71030

1:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

Troop Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room

Probation and Parole

9:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room

Interfaith Bible Study

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

Bible study and discussion of Gospel of John or Paul's letters

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids Fun: Secret Codes

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Description:

For grades 1-5. Secret messages on rubber bands? Put your spy skills to the test by creating and deciphering secret codes made with a variety of materials.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
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 "New Adults" group

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Main 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!

*All teachers are volunteers, and may not always be in attendance

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk: Janet Saidi with Rebecca Smith

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Janet Saidi will discuss her new book, Jane Austen: The Original Romance Author. The book covers moments of Austen's life, both well known and unexpected, that shaped her six published novels.

This event is in the "Kids" group

KidSight Free Vision Screening for Children

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
Special Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery West
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Description:

Representatives from KidSight will be here to offer quick, free vision screening for children six and under.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery East
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes

Ages 3-5. No reservations needed. Stories and music for preschoolers.

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

Fiction @ Noon Book Discussion

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join leaders Claudia and Kathy for a lively book discussion. This month's book selection is This is Happiness by Niall Williams.

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

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.

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

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.