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Winter Reading Program for Adults - Both Branches

All Day 1/1–2/28
Adults, New Adults
Book Clubs, Osage County Events, Virtual Program
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events, Virtual Program
Description:

Missouri River Regional Library's winter reading program is here! Adults can read four books in any format (print, audio, digital) at both branches, and enter your titles online or on our form from January 1 - February 28, 2026.

John Fennell Exhibit - Perceptions: The Outer World, the Inner World

01/03/2026 @ 9:00am–03/31/2026 @ 8:00pm
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Description:

John Fennell has been a painter for 40 years and works out of Orr Street Studios in Columbia.

Wondrous World by Kay (Swyers) Murphy @ the Osage Branch

All Day 1/7–3/28
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

Come enjoy Kay (Swyers) Murphy's Wondrous World art show in the Woodland Art Gallery at the Osage County Library from January 7 through March 28, 2026.

A note from Kay:

Central District Yearbook Evaluation

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

About 18 people will be doing a paper evaluation of 8 different clubs printed annual yearbooks.

One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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 Troop71030

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

troop meeting

Online Bible Study - nondenominational

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room

Interfaith Bible Study

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

Study of Gospel of John or Paul's letters

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

10:30am–4:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Reading Heroes is a program providing one-on-one reading enrichment sessions for kids who are enrolled in grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available by appointment in half hour increments from 10:30 am

Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Library Meetings, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Program Type: Library Meetings, Osage County Events
Description:

One on one instructional meeting

Teen Art Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Hang out and make art with other artsy teens! We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity. 

Family Book Bingo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games

All ages. No reservations needed. An hour of bingo fun for the family. Winning cards earn book prizes for ages 12 and under.

Tech Time

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Tech Time is a program offered by the library that offers one-on-one technology help to patrons, no sign-up necessary. Just walk in with your device or questions, and we can do what we can to assist!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes

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

Osage County Community Helpers Resource Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Event Description

A meeting to network and share resources that are offered in Osage County

 

Valentines @ the Osage Branch

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Family
Crafts, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Description:

Kids, let's make some valentines for our friends and family! All supplies will be provided. Who can you show your love to?

ABLE Tutoring

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room

Mocktails for Gal-entines @ the Osage Branch

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Girls night out! Bring your friends and your tastebuds to our Mocktails for Gal-entines where you will learn new ways to create fun non-alcoholic drinks. Adults only. Registration required.

Novel Ideas

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

Novel Ideas is our 6th-8th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Light refreshments are served at every meeting.

This month we will be discussing It Found Us by Lindsay Currie. 

Reference Committee

9:00am–10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

Monthly meeting

Darrin Schwartze

10:00am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Family
Crafts, Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes

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

tail waggin' tutors

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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). Raina and River will be in the Children's department on February 11th and 25th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can't wait to hear your story!

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy @ the Osage Branch

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program designed for older adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay active.