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Legos & Logs Building Party @ the Osage Branch

3:00pm–4:30pm
Kids, Family
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Stop by the library to enjoy free-building LEGO and Lincoln Log fun.  We provide the bricks and logs, you provide the imagination!  Recommended for ages 5 and up.  No reservations needed.

New Year's Eve - Early Closing

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Missouri River Regional Library, Osage County Library

New Years Day Holiday - Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Missouri River Regional Library, Osage County Library

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.

Rhyme Time

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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.

Rhyme Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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.

Story Time & Craft @ the Osage Branch

10:30am–11:15am
Kids, Family
Crafts, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Library Branch: Osage County Library
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! We will make a snowflake craft today. Recommended for preschool ages. 

Rhyme Time

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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.

First Friday Film: Dark Waters

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

Inspired by a true story, this thriller centers around a rising lawyer who uncovers the dark secret that lies beneath the surface of a small town.

Advent Bible Study

10:00am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room

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

LCCC Monday Camp @ the Osage Branch

12:30pm–2:30pm
Kids
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Storytime & Activities for the Linn Community Christian Church's Monday Camp program

LEGO Block Party

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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.

Junk Journaling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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!

Pizza & Pages

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:

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.

January is Reader's Choice month for Pizza & Pages. Everyone reads the book of their choice.

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.

Knitting & Crocheting @ MRRL

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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

Wondrous World by Kay Swyers @ 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:

Programming Committee

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

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.

Jefferson City Secular Homeschool Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room

Wednesday Evening Yoga

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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.

Off The Cuff Rehearsal

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Event Description

Monthly Rehearsal for Off the Cuff Improv Group. Guest welcome as practice audience members.

Thursday Morning Yoga

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