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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.

A Taste of Civil War History @ the Osage Branch

9:00am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage Branch Outdoor Area
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Families, come experience a day in the life of a Civil War soldier.

A Taste of Civil War History @ the Osage Branch

9:00am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events, Storytimes
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, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Description:

Families, come experience a day in the life of a Civil War soldier.

Tutoring

9:30am–10:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Event Description

Barton Reading and Spelling

MRRL Friends Membership Meeting

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

The library always needs more friends!  If you are interested, please consider attending the MRRL Friends biannual membership meeting.

pokemon card playing day

11:00am–12:30pm
Kids
Gaming/Games
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.

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.

Quiet space

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

Needing quiet space to work.

Bookmobile Stop in Memorial 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 June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health @ the Osage Branch

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Family
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Description:

Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health introduces mental health and wellness, and how to care for one's mental health in a non-threatening way that encourages the self-identification of warning signs and when to apply the use of internal and exte

Reading Tutor

5:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Barton Spelling and Reading Session with 5th grade student. Sessions are 50 minutes.

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 July is Trials and Tribulations! We can't wait to hear what you read!

Japanese Fan Self-Defense (Tessen -Do)

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

Learn the basics of martial arts and self-defense using a fan. This program will provide a demonstration of the style, and the class will be led by the Art of Martial Arts Dojo of Jefferson City. The class is limited to 15 participants. 

Staff Day Committee Meeting

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

Pollinators & BEENGO! @ the Osage Branch

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

Pollinators are a crucial part of Missouri’s ecosystems, and they help create the beautiful plants that we have here. Come and learn about the different pollinators of Missouri! Then join us for a fun round of BEENGO!

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 new 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!

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 (weather backup 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.

Bookmobile Stop in Memorial 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 June 30 then each weekday in July from 12-4 p.m. until Friday, August 1, when the bookmobile visits Memorial Park in cooperation with Jefferson City Parks & Receation.

Apple Tree Academy library visit

1:00pm–2:00pm
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Description:

Outside group visit to the library for activities.