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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.

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.

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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:

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

Craft Supply Swap Collection Week

All Day 1/12–1/16
Adults, Teens
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

There will be a bin on the main floor to place your donations in. 

Interviews

9:00am–11:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
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: 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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iPhone Basics

10:00am–11:15am
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:

If you have an iPhone but are having trouble understanding it, check out this class! We'll go over navigating around your phone to helpful apps to make your phone usage a breeze.

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: Missouri River Regional 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
Cancelled
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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.

Tutoring

4:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Anime Coloring Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Fandom
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fandom
Description:

Hang out with friends and chat while coloring different anime coloring pages!

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Happy Hookers @ the Osage Branch

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, 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: Community Events, Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Come join the Happy Hookers group at the Osage County Library to explore fiber arts together.  Bring a project to work on or come to learn a new skill.  There will be a few knitting needles and crochet hooks available for new learners to

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Event Description

This will be the 2026 business meeting of the JCRCC.

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Ukulele Jam Session

6:15pm–7:45pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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: 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.

Interviews

9:30am–12:30pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery East
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 with Special Guest @ the Osage Branch

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

Tricia Orscheln will be our guest reader today for story time! Tricia is a local children's author and counselor. She will be showcasing her new book entitled "Alohahani...Welcomes Change".

Meeting

10:30am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Event Description

Ladies meeting and meal

This event is in the "Kids" group

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.

Craft Supply Swap Setup

3:00pm–6:00pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

Setup for the Craft Supply Swap

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chapter Chat @ the Osage Branch

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Description:

Read this month's book choice, then join us in the Woodland Art Gallery for book talk, snacks and good times. This book club is for 3rd through 6th grades.  This month's title is The Trail by Meika Hashimoto.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Craft Supply Swap

9:30am–11:30am
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

It’s time to clean out the craft closet!  If you’re a crafter or artist who needs to reduce your stash or someone who is looking for a new craft hobby, join us for our arts & craft supply swap. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Stuffed Animal Superheroes

10:30am–12:00pm
Kids, Family
Crafts, Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Gaming/Games
Description:

Family event. No reservations needed. Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend and transform it into a superhero by creating masks, capes, and other super accessories for it to wear.