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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:

Girl Scout Troop 71030

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

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, reflection and discussion of the Wisdom books of the Old Testament

Using Consumer Reports with Your Library Card

10:00am–10:45am
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:

Did you know you have access to dozens of databases for free with your library card? Join us for an in-depth look into how to look at reviews on Consumer Reports.

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

Capital Facilities Meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

MRRL Capital Facilities meeting.

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.

The book we'll be discussing in February is Codebreaker by Jay Martel. 

Tech Time @ Osage Branch

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
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
Cancelled
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.

Musikgarten with helen haynes

10:30am–12:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Ages 0-6. No reservations needed. Music and movement for children and their caregivers. Two classes for different age groups. 10:30-11:00 (0-3 yrs. old). 11:15-12:00 (3-6 yrs. old). No reservations needed.

COTA Informational Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room

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

Weather or Not?

6:30pm–8:00pm
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:

What's going on with the crazy weather we've been having? Is this just the way it is in Missouri, or is there something more going on? Listen to an expert--Zach Leasor--to find out for yourself. 

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.

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.

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

Tai Chi @ the Osage Branch

1:30pm–2:30pm
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:

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is an exercise program recommended by the CDC to benefit overall well-being.

Off The Cuff Rehearsal

5:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room