Upcoming Events

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Counseling Session

11:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Event Description

Note: These appointsments are scheduled in advance and are by invitation only.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens: Sugar Skulls @ the Osage Branch

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Teens! Head over to the Osage Branch to paint your own ceramic sugar skull. All supplies are provided. Registration required.

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

Family Movie Night: how to train your dragon (2025-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 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids craft: pumpkin painting

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

For ages 12 and under. Registration is required and limited to 30 participants. Celebrate fall with a mini-pumpkin painting event for children at the library! Pumpkins and paints will be provided.

Goal Boards

2:00pm–4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen After-Hours

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

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

Reservations required.

Girl Scout Troop 71030

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

Troop Meeting

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

Ghost Painting Take-and-Make

All Day
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Beginning October 27th, stop by the front desk and pick up a Ghost Painting Kit. Each kit will have a picture, paint, and a brush that you can use to create your own spooookkkyyy picture! Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

iPhone Basics

10:00am–11:30am
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional
Registration Required
Description:

If you have an iPhone but are having trouble understanding it, check out this class! We'll go over navigating around your phone to helpful apps to make your phone usage a breeze.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

kids after school: pet rocks

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. Drop in and decorate your own pet rock friend to take home. Rocks, paints, markers, and other decorative items will be supplied.

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 "New Adults" group

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 and levels welcome!

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Description:

Wendy Jeffries will speak about the rise in property insurance rates in Central Missouri and some reasons why it is occurring.

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

Tech Time @ Osage Branch

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Classroom
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Description:

Tech Time is a new program offered by the library that offers one-on-one technology help to patrons, no sign-up necessary. Just walk in with your device or questions, and we can do what we can to assist!

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.

ABLE Tutoring

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Central Missouri Master Gardeners Presents: Herbs

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:

Dawn Sebion, Nutrition Program Associate with MU Extension Office, will discuss herbs and combination of herbs.  She will talk about how to use herbs in cooking and how to lower your sodium levels with the use of herbs.

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

Missouri Job Center

9:30am–12:30pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Community Events
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Description:

Looking for employment? Need to polish your resume? Searching for training opportunities?

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

Family Halloween Storytime

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

All ages. Come in costume for a Halloween storytime followed by a costume parade past the library circulation desks to collect some candy!

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

Part 2 of a 3 part series on "AI" and its impacts. AI and Society: A More Digital Union? examines the historical context of this moment as we decide how "AI" will impact democracy, markets, and liberty of conscience.

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: Missouri River Regional 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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adults" group

Tech Time

10:00am–12:00pm
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:

Tech Time is a new program offered by the library that offers one-on-one technology help to patrons, no sign-up necessary. Just walk in with your device or questions, and we will do what we can to assist!