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Sewcial Hour

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Bring your sewing machine and works in progress and come sew and chat in the company of others! Who knows? You might even learn some new tips and tricks! 

Fair Housing Month Poster Contest Exhibit

All Day 4/1–4/8
Community Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Program Type: Community Events, Special Events
Description:

A display of entries from 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders on "Fair Housing: What Home Means to Me," sponsored by the Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS..

Programming Committee

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
This event is in the "Family" group

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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Description:

Film study group

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–6:15pm
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tail Waggin' Tutors

5:30pm–6:30pm
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. 

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

Missouri Wizard's Art Show @ the Osage Branch

All Day 4/2–5/30
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Zackery Mueller, otherwise known as the Missouri Wizard, will have his art displayed in the Woodland Art Gallery from April 2 through May 30, 2026.

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.

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

Organizing Your Computer Files

10:00am–11:30am
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've ever struggled with organizing your computer files, this class is for you. We'll talk strategy, with several tips and tricks about staying organized on your hard drive. Attend virtually or in person.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Fish Bags

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come create a colorful fish shaped drawstring bag at the library! We'll be sewing felt together to create the bags, but don't worry, this is a opportunity to learn a few basic sewing skills as well as create something new. 

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.

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: 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 on the first, third, and any fifth Thursday from 6:15-7:45 p.m. in the Truman Room..

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

Canva 101

10:00am–11:30am
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:

Join us as we explore Canva, a graphic design platform that can be used to create cards, social media posts, and other visual content for professional and personal use.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

10:15am–10:45am
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
This event is in the "Family" group

Story Time & Craft @ the Osage Branch

10:30am–11:15am
Kids, Family
Crafts, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Description:

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. We will be creating bunnies and Easter eggs today.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

First Friday Film: Thelma

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Movies
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Thelma Post is on a mission. After getting conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, Thelma teams up with an old friend and sets out on a wild adventure across the city to take back what's hers.

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

F.O.C.L. Book Sale @ the Osage Branch

9:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Come and check out the Friends of the Osage County Library's book sale area and find deals on books, puzzles, DVDs and more!  Call the Osage County branch at 573-897-2951 for more information.

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
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.