Hours & Locations

Upcoming Events

Julie Smith Photography Exhibit

01/09/2023 @ 9:00am - 03/31/2023 @ 6:00pm
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Description:
Julie Smith is a longtime photographer for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She has spent a career documenting events and activities, both large and small, in Jefferson City and Cole County. Known throughout the region for her interest and at...

The Duke of Artz @ the Osage County Library

All Day 2/1 - 3/31
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:
Come out to the Osage County Library to enjoy Creative Endeavors by Joshua Hartzler aka The Duke of Artz.  Mr. Hartzler's traditional mixed media art illustrations will be displayed from February 1st through March 31 in our Woodland Art Gallery....

Author Talk: Patrick Murphy--Places to Pray: Holy Sites in Catholic Missouri

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Authors/Performers
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers
Description:
Patrick Murphy has spent the past 40 years telling stories of the American heartland. A five-time Emmy Award winner, he has produced television programs for PBS, both locally and nationally, as well as documentaries and weekly series. He took a year ...

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

1:30pm - 5:30pm
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've completed grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available in half hour increments from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. with t...

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:
Come to play, teach or learn more about chess. All ages welcome! ...

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytimes
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery East
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes

Ages 3-5. No reservations needed. Stories and music for preschoolers.

Fiction @ Noon Book Discussion

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:
This month's discussion is about Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen with discussion hosts, Claudia and Kathy. Please call the library today to reserve a copy of this book. ...

Mirror Etching

1:00pm - 2:45pm
Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Join us to learn the art of mirror etching. Everything is provided for practicing on small mirrors. If you would like to bring glass items or mirrors from home for additional etching that would be welcome, too!   ...

Digital Library

Main Library

The main branch of Missouri River Regional Library is located at 214 Adams Street in Jefferson City, MO.

Contact

(573) 634-2464

Main Library Hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Main Library Notary Public

  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Please call ahead to confirm availability.

Main Library Form Assistance

  • Tuesdays 12:00-2:45 PM
  • Wednesdays 9:00-11:45 AM, Except the third Wednesday of the month

Please call (573) 634-2464 to confirm availability or set up an appointment. 
Unfortunately, we are not able to help you with all forms (for example, we cannot help you with your tax forms), so please call to check before you arrive.

Osage County Library

The Osage County Library is located east of downtown Linn at 22 Library Lane, Linn, MO.

Contact

(573) 897-2951

Osage County Library Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Closed on Sunday

Book Drop Locations

Drop Box Locations: Need to return books after library hours? We have many convenient drop box locations. Please do not return cassettes, books on tape, compact disks and videos in the drop boxes as these materials can be easily damaged by falling books.

Jefferson City Cole County Osage County
Main Library (Drive-up) – 214 Adams Street Separate Book & Audio/Video Drop Boxes Eugene – Cole R-5 High School Freeburg – Freeburg Home Center
Main Library Entrance – Left of Front Doors Russellville – Community Bank of Russellville Linn – Osage County Library
Capital Mall – Inside, on same side as Post Office St. Thomas – B&K Grocery Store Loose Creek – Bescheinen Family Furniture
Jefferson Plaza – 1410 Missouri Blvd Taos – St. Francis Xavier School Meta – Meta Mini Mart
Samaritan Center – East McCarty Street   Rich Fountain – Eisterhold Country Store
Gerbes East – 2101 Schotthill Woods Drive   Westphalia – Joe’s Market
Schulte's IGA – 1904 Southwest Boulevard   Linn - Thriftway