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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:

DESE Training for Child Providers

9:30am–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery

DESE Training for Child Providers

9:30am–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room

DESE Training for Child Providers

9:30am–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room

One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Three 1-hour sessions at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. are offered on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

A/V Training

1:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Teaching members of our communications team how to do some basic audio and video editing

Girl Scout Troop 71030

1:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

Troop Meeting

Probation and Parole

9:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room

Interfaith Bible Study

9:30am–11:30am
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

Missouri Mentor Open interviews

10:00am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

We are holding open interview events for our company Missouri Mentor, on behalf of Sevita. We are an in-home care company who takes care of clients with Developmental Disabilities.

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.

MU Health Extension Class

4:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room

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.

KidSight Free Vision Screening for Children

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids
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.

Meeting

10:30am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Event Description

Ladies meeting and meal

Fiction @ Noon Book Discussion

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, New Adults
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.

KMOS-MRRL Indie Lens Series: The Tallest Dwarf

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Movies
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.

Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Elephant Ears

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone, Adults
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.

How to Delete Yourself from the Internet

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
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.

TikTok Made Me Read It

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Book Clubs
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.

All Staff Meeting

8:15am–9:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Program Type: Library Meetings