Upcoming Events

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Public Desk Committee

9:00am–10:00am
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Family
Crafts, Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery East
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes

All ages. Stories, music, crafts, and activities.

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

Wednesday Evening Yoga

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tail Waggin' Tutors

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main 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). 

Grover will be in the Children's department on April 1st and 15th, 5:30-6:30 pm. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

kids steam night: bristle bots

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

For grades 1-5. Registration not required. Create your own wiggling, jiggling bristle bot from a toothbrush. The design includes a vibrating motor, battery, and pipe cleaner legs.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

Citizens' Climate Education Meeting

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

Thursday Morning Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Description:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Osage County Homeschool Classes @ the Osage Branch

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Family
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Homeschoolers will learn farming and life skills with the Osage County 4-H groups.

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

Social Bridge Club

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

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

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

Genealogy Help Sessions

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

Genealogist Laura Loyborg hosts genealogy help sessions each Thursday. There will be a lesson, Q&A time, handouts, and individually-assisted research help. No registration is required for Thursday classes.

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

Paper Card Crafting: Geometric Card Designs

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn a great way to make your handmade cards truly stand out! In this fun class, you’ll create eye-catching geometric cards that are unique, but easier to make than they look.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Trash to Treasures @ the Osage Branch

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Family
Crafts, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Description:

Come use a variety of discarded "trash" like bottle caps, cardboard, newspapers, and other odds and ends to create your own upcycled art treasure to take home. All supplies will be provided, you just need to bring your imagination!

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

Paper Card Crafting: Geometric Card Designs

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn a great way to make your handmade cards truly stand out! In this fun class, you’ll create eye-catching geometric cards that are unique, but easier to make than they look.

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

Ukulele Jam Session

6:15pm–7:45pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events, Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Main 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

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.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery East
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

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.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Story Time & Chicks @ the Osage Branch

10:30am–11:15am
Kids, Family
Crafts, Osage County Events, Storytimes
Library Branch: Osage County
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. Enjoy our baby chicks and make a craft to remember them by.

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

Google Maps

10:30am–11:30am
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:

Finding your way around town using technology can be confusing. Join us for this Google Maps class, where we'll go over how to use this popular app to get you where you need to go.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rhyme Time

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:

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.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids in the kitchen with the MU extension

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids
Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

Kids in the Kitchen is a fun hands-on program offered by the University of Missouri Extension that teaches kids how to prepare simple recipes and encourages them to be active and to eat healthier meals and snacks.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chapter Chat @ the Osage Branch

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Osage County Events
Description:

Read this month's book choice, then join us in the Woodland Art Gallery for book talk, snacks and good times. This book club is for 3rd through 6th grades.  This month's title is The Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Event Description

We will have our monthly meet up and do junk journal tutorials.

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
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.