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Passions of Painting Art Exhibit

All Day 8/3–10/31
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Passions of Painting is an art show featuring the work of Larry Carver, a lifelong resident of Cole County, born just outside of Jefferson City during the Baby Boom era.

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Osage Teens' Art Show & the Osage Branch

All Day 8/4–9/27
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Our Osage Teens have outdone themselves again! Come out to the Woodland Art Gallery from August 4-September 27 during our open hours to appreciate the talent of our local teens.

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National Library Card Sign Up Month - Both Branches

All Day 9/1–9/30
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

During the National Library Card Sign Up Month in September, patrons can receive a free replacement card (normally $1).

In addition, there are other fun happenings, including:

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Ukulele Jam Session

6:15pm–7:45pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Spend some time having fun and making music. Regardless of how much experience you have, bring a ukulele and join the group!

We meet twice each month, 6:15-7:45 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays in the Truman Room.

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Larry Carver Art Exhibit Reception

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Special Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Description:

A reception for the "Passions of Painting" art exhibit featuring the work of Larry Carver in the Art Gallery, August through October.

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Food For Fines - Both Branches

All Day 9/22–9/30
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

As part of Hunger Action Month, both branches will be observing Food For Fines, September 22 - 30. 

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Windows 11 for Beginners

10:00am–11:30am
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:

Windows 10 will no longer be supported as of October 2025. This means most computer users will need to understand Windows 11 by that time. This class is meant to help you make the transition. We will go over the basics of Windows 11 usage.

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Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Bird-Wise Backyards

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:

Chirp-worthy Spaces: How to Attract and Support Birds in Your Garden

This presentation will help you discover:

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Missouri Job Center

9:30am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Looking for employment? Need to polish your resume? Searching for training opportunities?

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Bookmobile Community Stop @ the Capital Mall

12:00pm–1:30pm
Everyone
Community Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

The Missouri River Regional Library Bookmobile makes school & community stops throughout Cole and Osage counties. We offer a full range of children’s & adult titles, including fiction & non-fiction, paperbacks, CDs, & DVDs.

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Senior Connections @ the Barefoot Event Center

10:30am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events
Description:

Connect, Eat, and Learn with Friends! Join us for Senior Connections at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Doors open at 10:30 am with lunch served from 11 am-1 pm. Resources and services will be offered from 10:30 am-1 pm.

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Family Movie Night: Lilo & Stitch 2025 (PG)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Movies
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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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Swinging Sweaters @ the Osage Branch

All Day 10/1–11/22
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Mary Lou (Matthews) Brandebery uses a variety of old sweaters and other fabric to design new clothing. She adds intricate beadwork to create a new style.

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Missouri Job Center

9:30am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Looking for employment? Need to polish your resume? Searching for training opportunities?

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Ukulele Jam Session

6:15pm–7:45pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Educational/Instructional
Description:

Spend some time having fun and making music. Regardless of how much experience you have, bring a ukulele and join the group!

We meet twice each month, 6:15-7:45 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays in the Truman Room.

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F.O.C.L. Semi-Annual Book Sale @ the Osage Branch

2:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

It's our Semi-Annual Book Sale! Come and check out the Friends of the Osage County Library's Bookstore and find deals on books, puzzles, DVDs and more!  Call the Osage County Branch at 573-897-2951 for more information.

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F.O.C.L. Semi-Annual Book Sale @ the Osage Branch

9:00am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

It's our Semi-Annual Book Sale! Come and check out the Friends of the Osage County Library's Bookstore and find deals on books, puzzles, DVDs and more!  Call the Osage County Branch at 573-897-2951 for more information.

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Reception for Swinging Sweaters @ the Osage Branch

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

A reception in Mary Lou's honor will be held to celebrate her creativity and enjoy her Swinging Sweaters exhibit in the Woodland Art Gallery. Light refreshments will be served. No reservations are necessary.

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Senior Connections @ Chamois

10:30am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

Senior Connections is meeting in Chamois at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church! Aging Best is bringing its Mobile Senior Center to share with our residents!

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Missouri Job Center

9:30am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Looking for employment? Need to polish your resume? Searching for training opportunities?

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Senior Connections @ the Barefoot Event Center

10:30am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events, Special Events
Description:

Senior Connections is meeting at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Aging Best is bringing its Mobile Senior Center to share with our residents!

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Bookmobile Community Stop @ Wardsville

4:00pm–6:00pm
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:

The library's Bookmobile will be parked outside Blair Oaks Elementary School on the second Thursday of each month, from 4-6 p.m.

Visit us for a variety of books, CDs and DVDs.

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Family Movie Night @ the Osage Branch

6:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Movies, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Movies, Osage County Events
Description:

Join us for a family movie in our Art Gallery. We will be serving popcorn to enjoy during the show. Blankets and pillows welcome! 

Movie is Elio by Disney Pixar.

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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 will do what we can to assist!