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One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
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.

Branches:
Main Library, Osage County

Interfaith Bible Study

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

Study and discussion of the Old Testament Books of Wisdom

This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Block Party

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming/Games

Free-building LEGO fun at the library with standard bricks, mini-figures, and specialty pieces. Ages 5-12. No reservations needed.

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

Junk Journaling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Join us for our Junk Journaling Group! Each month, Alexandria A., a local Junk Journaling Pro, will show us a new technique and then we'll get to incorporate it in our junk journaling time!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pizza & Pages

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teens
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Description:

Pizza & Pages is our 9th-12th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Pizza and soda are served at every meeting. Reservations required.

The book we'll be discussing in April is Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Knitting & Crocheting @ MRRL

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Come knit and crochet with us! Show off your work and pick up tips and tricks from your fellow crafters. Ages 12 & up

Reference Committee

9:00am–10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

Monthly meeting

DESE Arts Education

9:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Family
Crafts, Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes

All ages. Stories, music, crafts, and activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tail Waggin' Tutors

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

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. 

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

Wednesday Evening Yoga

5:15pm–6:00pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Evening Family Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Kids, Family
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

For families with young children. No reservations needed. Stories and music.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Description:

Thirty years after his death, Tupac Amaru Shakur remains one of the most talked-about, analyzed and misunderstood figures in American cultural history.

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

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

Thursday Morning Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main 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.

MRRL Foundation

12:00pm–1:00pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Program Type: Library Meetings
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: Main 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: Main 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: Main 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sensory Play Day (3 and under)

10:15am–11:00am
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations.

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

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids in the kitchen with the MU extension

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

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.