Upcoming Events

This year's Capital READ is Help Wanted, following a team of low-wage workers at an unnamed box store in a rural community. 

Rejuvenate your mind and body. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Bring a mat (or towel) to class if you have one, but these are not required. Drop-ins welcome. No charge – library program.

For grades 1-5. No reservations needed. Create an air-powered car from a variety of supplied materials and then test your invention with speed and distance challenges.

Rejuvenate your mind and body. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Bring a mat (or towel) to class if you have one, but these are not required. Drop-ins welcome. No charge – library program.

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is an exercise program recommended by the CDC to benefit overall well-being.

The Capital City Job Center in Jefferson City, in partnership with the Missouri River Regional Library, hosts Job Search Thursdays once a quarter. 

Join us for some fun and friendly Bridge gameplay every Thursday! All skill levels and new players welcome. 

Genealogist Laura Loyborg hosts genealogy help sessions each Thursday. There will be a lesson, Q&A time, handouts, and individually-assisted research help.

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.

Spring and summer are on the way, and those outdoor BBQ's will be here before you know it! Allie is back to show us how to make some drinks that are sure to make you the host(ess) with the most(est) at your next get-together!

Vaccinations: information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent presented in plain language for real people and families.

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

If you've ever needed to take a look at old Missouri newspapers, this class is for you! Whether you're a genealogist, a researcher or an amateur historian, there's a lot you can learn from the library's newspaper databases.

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

Join us in the Woodland Art Gallery of the Osage Branch for stories, songs and a whole lot of fun! Recommended for preschool ages.  No reservations needed.

A special time for babies and their caregivers featuring music, movement and socialization. For children 2 and under, and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

Read this month's book choice, then join us in the Osage Classroom for book talk, snacks and good times. This book club is for 3rd through 6th grades.  This month's title is Wishtree by Katherine Applegate.  Free