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Story Time & Thankful Craft @ the Osage Branch

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids, Family
Crafts, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Description:

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. 

Family Movie Night: despicable me 4 (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 pm.

Freedom Principle Missouri

10:00am - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery

D&D Campaign

12:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery

Teen After-Hours

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Gaming/Games
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Party in the Library! Free pizza, soda and gaming after the library closes. Doors will be locked after 6pm, so please arrive on time if you wish to attend. 

Reservations required. 

Girl Scout Troop 71030

1:15pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Event Description

troop meeting

Using Consumer Reports with Your Library Card

10:00am - 11:15am
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Did you know you have access to dozens of databases for free with your library card? Join us for an in-depth look into how to look at reviews on Consumer Reports.

Kim Bolton Appreciation

10:30am - 2:00pm
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Program Type: Library Meetings

Reading Heroes @ the Osage Branch

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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've completed grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available in half hour increments from 1:00 - 5:00 

Kids after school: button making

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

For grades 1-5. No reservations needed. Design and create your own 1-inch or 2-inch buttons to wear.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Kids, Teens, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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 welcome!

TikTok Made Me Read It

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain 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.

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.

Fiction @ Noon Book Discussion

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join leaders Claudia and Kathy for a lively book discussion about the book The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

Painted Ornaments

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Come paint ornaments with us! We will be creating a marbled ornament as well as a glitter scalloped ornament. Registration required. 

Genealogy

5:45pm - 7:45pm
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:

Are you interested in learning more about your ancestors? Then come to our Genealogy class!

Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Preserving Vegetables for Winter

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:

Join the Central Missouri Master Gardeners and Joshua Dunn from Lincoln University as we learn more about food nutrition and preserving vegetables for long term storage. 

Painted Ornaments

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Come paint ornaments with us! We will be creating a marbled ornament as well as a glitter scalloped ornament. Registration required. 

All Staff Meeting

8:00am - 9:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Program Type: Library Meetings

Management Team Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings

Paint Party for Kids: Dinosaur! @ the Osage Branch

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Teens, Family
Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Calling all dinosaur lovers!  Come paint your own dinosaur to decorate your room.  We will paint along with Tracie Kiernan with stepbysteppainting.com.  All materials will be provided. Open to third graders and up.

Family Storytime

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

All ages. Stories music, crafts and activities.

tail waggin' tutors

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: 2nd Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

Bring your favorite book to read to a trained therapy dog (TDI-Therapy Dogs International). Raina and River will be in the Children's department from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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.