Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

Primary tabs

Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Description:

John Fennell has been a painter for 40 years and works out of Orr Street Studios in Columbia.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

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 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:

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:

This event is in the "Everyone" group

First Friday Film: The Friend

7:00pm–9:00pm
Everyone
Movies
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Iris’s life is upended when her best friend leaves her his Great Dane. Despite a small New York apartment and threats of eviction, she bonds with the regal beast and begins to heal, in this story of love and friendship.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

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.

Missouri HOSA

9:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Conducting several activities, such as an exam, practice speeches, and interviews with students

Missouri HOSA

9:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Event Description

Conducting several activities, such as an exam, practice speeches, and interviews with students

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

Conducting several activities, such as an exam, practice speeches, and interviews with students

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Families Eating Smart & Moving More @ the Osage Branch

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Educational/Instructional, 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: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Join Ms. Dawn from MU Extension as she works with your family on ways to eat and move to stay healthy. Gain hands-on experience on different recipes your family can use and learn new ways to exercise to stay healthy as a family.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

One-on-One Genealogy help sessions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Cancelled
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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.

D&D Campaign

1:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room

John Fennell Exhibit Reception

2:00pm–4:00pm
Authors/Performers, Community Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Program Type: Authors/Performers, Community Events, Special Events
Description:

An artist reception for John Fennell's works and this exhibit, "Perceptions: The Outer World; The Inner World." on display through March 31. Light refreshments will be served.

Interfaith Bible Study

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

Bible study of the gospel of John or Pau's letters

This event is in the "Kids" group

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

10:30am–4:00pm
Kids
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 are enrolled in grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available by appointment in half hour increments from 10:30 am

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room

Test Proctoring

4:15pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Note the changed location this month

Hang out and make art with other artsy teens! We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Understanding & Implementing AI in Your Business (with SBDC)

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

This session breaks down how artificial intelligence ("AI") can be integrated into your daily business operations. From automating repetitive tasks to making smarter marketing and financial decisions.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pizza & Pages

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teens
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Description:

Pizza & Pages is our 9th-12th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Pizza and soda are served at every meeting. Reservations required.

Note the change in location and time this month

The book we'll be discussing in March is Youth Group by Jordon Morris and Bowen McCurdy. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

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

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

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Event Description

A meeting to network and share resources that are offered in Osage County

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

War Pigeon! Missouri's Role in the Training of Pigeons and Pigeoneers in WWII

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Lectures
Description:

Tim Scherrer, an educator and author of several books of military history, will describe the unusual history of the U.S.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Novel Ideas

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teens
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Description:

Novel Ideas is our 6th-8th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Light refreshments are served at every meeting.

This month we will be reading Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

MRRL/ABLE Annual Book Sale

All Day 3/11–3/14
Everyone
Community Events, Special Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Special Events
Description:

Where will you find one of the Midwest's largest sales of books-movies-music-puzzles and more?  It’s the Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE's Used Book Sale at St. Martin’s Knights of Columbus!