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01/03/2026 @ 9:00am–03/31/2026 @ 8:00pm
Jan-Mar
2026
John Fennell Exhibit - Perceptions: The Outer World, the Inner World
01/03/2026 @ 9:00am–03/31/2026 @ 8:00pm
Library Branch:
Main Library
Description:
John Fennell has been a painter for 40 years and works out of Orr Street Studios in Columbia.
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Mar
25
2026
Wed
All Staff Meeting
8:15am–9:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
Program Type:
Library Meetings
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| 9 am |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Truman Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description
Bible study and discussion of Gospel of John or Paul's letters
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Mar
25
2026
Wed
Management Team Meeting
9:00am–10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Mark Twain Room
Program Type:
Library Meetings
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Truman Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Adults,
Teens,
New Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Mar
26
2026
Thu
Thursday Morning Yoga
9:30am–10:30am
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch:
Main 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.
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| 10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
KidSight Free Vision Screening for Children
10:00am–11:00am
Special Events
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery West
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Special Events
Description:
Representatives from KidSight will be here to offer quick, free vision screening for children six and under.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Storytimes
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery East
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Storytimes
Ages 3-5. No reservations needed. Stories and music for preschoolers.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Mark Twain Room
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Mar
25
2026
Wed
Family Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Crafts,
Storytimes
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery East
Age Group:
Kids,
Family
Program Type:
Crafts,
Storytimes
All ages. Stories, music, crafts, and activities.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Mar
28
2026
Sat
Family event: Tape Town
10:30am–12:00pm
Gaming/Games
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group:
Kids,
Family
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Description:
For families with young children. No reservations needed. Bring your favorite small toy car to drive along roads as you visit the different parts of Tape Town.
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| 11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar
25
2026
Wed
Cancelled
Tail waggin' tutors
11:00am–12:00pm
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch:
Main 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 March 11th and 25th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can't wait to hear your story!
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| 12 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
Fiction @ Noon Book Discussion
12:00pm–1:00pm
Book Clubs
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Truman Room
Age Group:
Adults,
New Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Description:
Join leaders Claudia and Kathy for a lively book discussion. This month's book selection is This is Happiness by Niall Williams.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Everyone,
Adults,
Family,
New Adults
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Mar
25
2026
Wed
DSS / MU Extension Resource Day
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Main Floor
Age Group:
Everyone,
Adults,
Family,
New Adults
Description:
Representatives from the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) and MU Extension will in the main floor of the library each month to put you in touch with a wide range of resources, including:
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| 1 pm |
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
25
2026
Wed
Learning in Retirement Film Class
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Mar
26
2026
Thu
Social Bridge Club
1:00pm–3:30pm
Gaming/Games
Library Branch:
Main 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Mar
26
2026
Thu
Genealogy Help Sessions
1:00pm–4:00pm
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch:
Main 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.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Truman Room
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| 2 pm |
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Truman Room
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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
Everyone,
Adults,
Kids,
Teens,
Family,
New Adults
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
Mar
24
2026
Tue
KMOS-MRRL Indie Lens Series: The Tallest Dwarf
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group:
Everyone,
Adults,
Kids,
Teens,
Family,
New Adults
Program Type:
Movies
Description:
This film follows Julie Wyman, a filmmaker, as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks dwarfism's impact on her own family.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
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| 3 pm |
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| 4 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar
23
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Truman Room
Description:
For grades 1-5. Secret messages on rubber bands? Put your spy skills to the test by creating and deciphering secret codes made with a variety of materials.
Mar
23
2026
Mon
MU Health Extension Class
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Mark Twain Room
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| 5 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Adults,
Teens,
New Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Mar
25
2026
Wed
Wednesday Evening Yoga
5:15pm–6:15pm
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch:
Main 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.
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Mar
26
2026
Thu
Journey to College: FAFSA Frenzy
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Truman Room
Event Description
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development’s Journey to College Team is hosting a free drop-in FAFSA Frenzy event from 5:00pm-7:45pm.
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| 6 pm |
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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 "New Adults" group
Adults,
Kids,
Teens,
New Adults
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 "New Adults" group
Mar
23
2026
Mon
Chess Club
6:00pm–7:30pm
Gaming/Games
Library Branch:
Main 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! *All teachers are volunteers, and may not always be in attendance
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
23
2026
Mon
Author Talk: Janet Saidi with Rebecca Smith
6:30pm–8:00pm
Authors/Performers,
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Authors/Performers,
Educational/Instructional
Description:
Janet Saidi will discuss her new book, Jane Austen: The Original Romance Author. The book covers moments of Austen's life, both well known and unexpected, that shaped her six published novels.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Elephant Ears
6:00pm–7:30pm
Educational/Instructional,
Lectures
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group:
Everyone,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational/Instructional,
Lectures
Description:
Gardening with Elephant Ears: Add Drama to your Garden. Learn about the variety of elephant ears and their flexibility in your landscape.
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Everyone,
Adults,
New Adults
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
How to Delete Yourself from the Internet
6:00pm–7:30pm
Computer Classes,
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Mark Twain Room
Age Group:
Everyone,
Adults,
New Adults
Program Type:
Computer Classes,
Educational/Instructional
Description:
How much of your personal information is available online? In this class, we'll discuss ways to remove your sensitive information from the web in 10 steps. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Truman 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
26
2026
Thu
Shelf Indulgence Book Club
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Mark Twain Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Description:
Looking for avid readers and stimulating conversation? You've found us! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Main Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee!
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Adults,
Teens,
New Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group
Mar
26
2026
Thu
Dungeons & Dragons
6:00pm–9:00pm
Gaming/Games
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens,
New Adults
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
Description:
Are you an adventurer at heart? Play Dungeons & Dragons with us! The excitement is real and the escapades are never-ending! You might stomp your way through an army of orcs, or go on a noble quest to rescue a whole town. You decide!
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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
Everyone,
Adults,
Kids,
Teens,
Family,
New Adults
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
Mar
27
2026
Fri
Family Movie Night: Bad Guys 2 (PG)
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group:
Everyone,
Adults,
Kids,
Teens,
Family,
New Adults
Program Type:
Movies
Description:
All ages. No reservations needed. Family Event. Blankets and pillows welcome! Light snacks will be provided. NOTE: This is an after-hours event. The library doors will be closed at 6:15 p.m.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar
28
2026
Sat
Teen After-Hours
6:00pm–8:30pm
Gaming/Games
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming/Games
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.
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