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Management Team Meeting

9:00am–10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group
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Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Family
Crafts, Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
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
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
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. 

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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 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–6:15pm
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.

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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.

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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. 

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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

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Looking for avid readers and stimulating conversation? You've found us! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Main Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee!

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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

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.

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Family Movie Night: Zootopia 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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National Library Week: Patron Appreciation Day!

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Park
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Special Events
Description:

It's National Library Week! Please join us in the park as MRRL appreciates our patrons in a BIG way with a free hotdog lunch, BIG games, and music by Those Guys in the MRRL Park from 11am-1pm.

Uplifting Souls

2:00pm–4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
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Exhibit Reception

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

Come enjoy our latest exhibit during this reception with the artist.

Light refreshments will be served.

Library Audit

8:00am–5:30pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Description:

For grades 1-5. No reservations needed. Drop in for an hour of colorful button-making fun. Draw and color your own designs and create two sizes of buttons to wear. Everything needed will be provided.

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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

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Speed Friending

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Description:

Making friends as an adult can be challenging. Let us help! Join us for speed-friending, like speed dating, but for friends.

Library Audit

8:00am–5:00pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
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.

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Excel for Beginners

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:

If you find Microsoft Excel confusing, you're not alone. In this class, we'll be going over the basics of this popular spreadsheet software. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Capital READ Author Event: Jeffrey Hall

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movies
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Description:

The Social Biome : How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us by Andy J. Merolla and Jeffrey A. Hall is the Missouri River Regional Library’s 21st annual Capital READ.

Selectors Meeting

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

Meeting for library staff