Main Library

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Contact Information

Address:
214 Adams Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101 

Phone: (573) 634-2464

Library Hours

Weekday

Regular Hours

Monday-Thursday

9:00AM-8:00PM

Friday

9:00AM-6:00PM

Saturday

9:00AM-5:00PM

Sunday

1:00PM-5:00PM

Events at Main

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2nd Annual Cole County 4-H Art Show

04/09/2026 @ 9:00am–04/30/2026 @ 8:00pm
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Authors/Performers, Community Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Community Events
Description:

From April 9--30, the library will be hosting the Second Annual Cole County 4-H Art Show.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
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National Library Week: Patron Appreciation Day!

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Park
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Special Events
Description:

It's National Library Week! Please join us in the park as MRRL appreciates our patrons in a BIG way with a free hotdog lunch, BIG games, and music by Those Guys in the MRRL Park from 11am-1pm.

Uplifting Souls

2:00pm–4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Event Description

Parent meeting for our trip to Branson, MO

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4-H Art Show Exhibit Reception

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Authors/Performers
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers
Description:

Come enjoy our latest exhibit during this reception with the this year's 4-H artists.

Light refreshments will be served.

Services at Main

Please note that the library is only able to offer some services at specific times. Please call ahead to confirm availability or set up an appointment.

Art Exhibit space

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Art exhibit space is available at both locations. Contact the library to schedule a showing.

Charging Stations

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Charging stations are available with a variety of charging cord types.

Chromebooks

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Chromebooks are available for checkout with a library card. Laptops check out for 3 hours at a time and may not be be taken outside the library building.

Computers

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Computers are available at both locations. MRRL has a variety of chromebooks and office desktops.

Copy & Print

Copy & Print machine

Printing and copying are available at both locations. Cost is 10 cents a page for black and white copies and 25 cents a page for color copies.

Curbside Pickup

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MRRL offers curbside pickup of holds at both locations. Simply park in the designated spot and give us a call.

Document and Image Scanning

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Document scanning is available at all library locations.

Fax Service

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Faxing is available at a cost of 50 cents per page.

Forms Assistance

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Need help filling out a form? We are here to assist you. Call the library for an appointment.

Genealogy Collection

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The library has a collection of genealogy materials, including city directories and yearbooks

Genealogy Help

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Genealogy help is available on a regular basis. Please check the events calendar for times.

Interlibrary Loan

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Interlibrary Loan (ILL) offers library patrons the opportunity to request and receive books that are not owned by the library.

Microfilm/Microfiche Reader

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Microfilm machines are available at both locations.

Missouri Collection

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The library has a collection of materials on Missouri and local history.

Mobile Printing

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Print documents, emails, and web content directly to the library from anywhere.

Newspapers on Microfilm

Newspapers on Microfilm

Collections of historical local newspapers are available on microfilm at both locations.

Notary Services

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Notaries are available at both libraries for free. Please call ahead to check availability.

Reserve a Room

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Meeting rooms are available for reservations at both locations.

Self-Checkout Machine

Self-Checkout Machine

A self-checkout machine is available for patron use at the main library.

Study Pods

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Single person study pods are available at the main library and can be checked out on a first-come, first-served basis for 2 hours.

Tech Help

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MRRL has a number of ways to help with your tech needs.

WiFi

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Free wifi is available. Must have either a valid library card or guest pass to access the wifi.

Youth Learning Computer

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AWE Learning Stations are available at both MRRL locations. These youth learning computers have a variety of educational games.