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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!

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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.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Description:

Outside group visit to the library for activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Reading Heroes Party @ the Osage Branch

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Hey, Reading Heroes! Let's have a party to celebrate the end of the year! Kids who have been in the Reading Heroes program for the 2024-2025 school year can join Missy for a party in the Woodland Art Gallery.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

Come to play, teach, or learn more about chess! All ages and levels welcome!

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

TikTok Made Me Read It

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:

Connect with fellow readers in this book club focused on all the trending reads on TikTok. Each month, we will discuss a book made popular on #BookTok.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Start of the Revolution

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

Spring 1775 has the Americans on notice, with the British attacking in several locations including Lexington & Concord and with the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Interview

9:30am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Interview process/meeting

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

Snakes & Reptiles @ 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:

Ashley Edwards from the Runge Center in Jefferson City will be at the Osage County Library to educate us about snakes and reptiles.  Come prepared to touch and learn!

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

Beaded Plants

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come make your own beaded plant perfect for plant enthusiasts (or those with a brown thumb)! 

Choose from three sessions. Registration required:

This event is in the "Kids" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

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.

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Description:

Outside group visit to the library for activities.

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

Beaded Plants

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come make your own beaded plant perfect for plant enthusiasts (or those with a brown thumb)! 

Choose from three sessions. Registration required:

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

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.

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

Beaded Plants

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come make your own beaded plant perfect for plant enthusiasts (or those with a brown thumb)! 

Choose from three sessions. Registration required:

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Water-Wise Native Gardening

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Description:

Because plants native to Missouri are naturally adapted to diverse growing conditions, there are native plants perfect for both dry and wet areas of your yard or property.

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

Paint Night: Patriotic American Flag @ the Osage Branch

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a paint night! We will be painting a Patriotic American Flag with a silhouette of trees courtesy of Tracie Kiernan's stepbysteppainting.net. All supplies provided. Reservations required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Phone Buying 101

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

Buying a new phone in this day and age can be stressful. In this class, we'll talk about what type of phones are available, how to purchase them, and what to expect and look for when entering the market to buy a new phone.

All Staff Meeting

8:00am–9:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Program Type: Library Meetings

Management Team Meeting

9:00am–10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

summer Family Storytime: sing and dance

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
Description:

All ages. Stories, music, crafts, and activities.

Stories, songs, activities and crafts for families. Each week during the summer will be related to the summer reading program theme. This week: Sing and Dance. Action stories, songs, and movement!

June 4: Color Our World

This event is in the "Kids" group

tail waggin' tutors

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Bring your favorite book to read to a trained therapy dog (TDI-Therapy Dogs International). Raina and River will be in the Children's department on June 11th and 25th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can't wait to hear your story!