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Jefferson City Art Club Exhibit

05/03/2025 @ 9:00am–07/26/2025 @ 1:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

From May through July 26, the Library will host an exhibit by members of the Jefferson City Art Club.

MRRL Summer Reading Programs - Both Branches

All Day 5/16–8/8
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Our summer reading time starts May 16th! There are reading programs for all age groups at Missouri River Regional Library and Osage County Library. Enjoy great reads and earn prize rewards.

Osage Children's Art Show @ the Osage Branch

All Day 6/3–7/31
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County 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
Description:

Stop by the Woodland Art Gallery from June 3-July 31 to enjoy artwork from our Osage County children. Creativity and talent abound! Thank you to our local schools for submitting these art pieces for our community to take joy in.

Bookmobile Stop in Riverside Park

12:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Join us each weekday in June from 12-4 p.m. through June 27, when the bookmobile visits Ellis-Porter Riverside Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

Technology for Life: Working with the Operating System, Part 2

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Community Events, Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Description:

"Technology for Life" is a series of workshops that seek to build, improve, and reinforce technology knowledge and skills, with the goal of enhancing participants' day-to-day life.

Family Movie Night @ the Osage Branch

6:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Movies, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Movies, Osage County Events
Description:

Join us for a family movie in our Art Gallery. We will be serving popcorn to enjoy during the show. Blankets and pillows welcome!

We are showing Mufasa: The Lion King.

Kids craft: Father's Day cards

All Day
Kids, Family
Crafts, Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Gaming/Games
Description:

Family event. No reservations needed. Come to the youth department on the second floor and create a special Father's Day card for your dad. Supplies will be available all day, so drop in whenever you wish!

pokemon card playing day

11:00am–12:30pm
Kids
Gaming/Games
Cancelled
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

No reservations needed. Bring your Pokemon cards to the library and challenge someone to a friendly duel. This is not a tournament. All skill levels are welcome. For those new to the game, someone will be available to demonstrate how to play.

Family Event: Ventriloquist Doug Mickan and Friends

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Authors/Performers
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers
Description:

All ages. No reservations needed. A family event featuring ventriloquist Doug Mickan. Did Jack really like beans? Did Little Red really ride a unicycle to Grandmother's house?

Teen After-Hours

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Description:

Party in the Library! Free pizza, soda, and gaming after the library closes. Doors will be locked after 6 p.m., so please arrive on time if you wish to attend. 

Reservations required.

Journaling for Joy

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Crafts, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

Journaling for Joy, is a program designed by the founder of the We Speak Foundation ACCO - a non profit 501(c)(3) organization designed to address mental health challenges and suicide prevention by providing children, from 1st grade

Tutoring

9:00am–10:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom

Bookmobile Stop in Riverside Park

12:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Join us each weekday in June from 12-4 p.m. through June 27, when the bookmobile visits Ellis-Porter Riverside Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

1:00pm–5:00pm
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've completed grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available in half hour increments from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Minecraft Monday

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to play Minecraft with your friends!

NAACP

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room

Loosely Bound Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Looking for your next great read? Instead of reading the same book each month, members read a book of their own choice related to the theme of the month. The theme for June is Where in the World? We can't wait to hear what you read!

Sensory Play Day (3 and under) @ the Osage Branch

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations. This event is offered on the third Tuesday of every month.

Google Docs

10:00am–11:30am
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

Google Docs is one of the most widely-used word processing programs. In this class, we will teach you on how to use Docs, with step-by-step instructions on its components, and other tips and tricks to streamline your experience.

Outdoor preschool storytime

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

For ages 3-5. Stories and songs in the library's park area (High St. side of the building).

If the weather is not cooperating, we will meet in the library's Art Gallery.

Preschool Storytime (alternate weather location)

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.

Let's Talk Committee Meeting

12:00pm–2:00pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings

Bookmobile Stop in Riverside Park

12:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Join us each weekday in June from 12-4 p.m. through June 27, when the bookmobile visits Ellis-Porter Riverside Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

Reading Buddies

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Reading Buddies at Missouri River Regional Library is a literacy-based program that pairs emerging readers from kindergarten through second grade with teen volunteers. Buddies will meet once a week to read together and do group activities.