Upcoming Events

Wondrous World by Kay (Swyers) Murphy @ the Osage Branch

All Day 1/7–3/28
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

Come enjoy Kay (Swyers) Murphy's Wondrous World art show in the Woodland Art Gallery at the Osage County Library from January 7 through March 28, 2026.

A note from Kay:

Interviews

2:00pm–3:00pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Program Type: Library Meetings

Kids Fun: Secret Codes

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
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.

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
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

Author Talk: Janet Saidi with Rebecca Smith

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
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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