Week Calendar

Outside group visit to the library for activities.

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

11-11:30 a.m.

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations. This event is offered on the third Tuesday of every month.

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.  Dawn Sebion will be the ins

If you've ever had difficulty getting library e-materials on your device, this is the class for you!

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

11-11:30 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. 

Kids!  The Osage County Library is partnering with the Linn Community Betterment Association to offer pumpkin painting to celebrate Halloween!  The first 30 kids are guaranteed a pumpkin to paint.  Grab a friend and create a masterp

Choose from three sessions:

9:30-10 a.m.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

11-11:30 a.m.

As the library Board of Trustees and Administration begins to regroup and move forward post-election, director Claudia Young wants to hear from you.  Please drop by to share your ideas, opinions, and feedback on expanding library service in o

Bring your favorite book to read to a trained therapy dog (TDI-Therapy Dogs International). Raina will be in the Children's department from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on October 4th, and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. on October 18th.

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 One and Only Ivan by Katherine App

Race against the clock in a themed escape room event. Work together to find the clues, keys, and the way out. Registration required.

5:30-6:30 p.m. registration: https://www.mrrl.org/event/library-escape-1

Bookworms is our book discussion group for 3rd-5th grade students. The first 8 participants receive a free copy of the book before the discussion.

All ages. No reservations needed. An hour of Bingo fun for the family. Winning cards earn book prizes for ages 12 and under.

Looking for your next great read? Instead of reading the same book each month, members read a book of their own choice related to the theme of the month. This month's theme is "something wicked." Feel free to interpret that however you like!

For ages 7-12. Transform a simple plastic cup into a bubble machine able to produce tall towers of bubbles! A variety of bubble challenges will be available to put your creation to the test.

Spend some time having fun and making music. Regardless of how much experience you have, bring a ukulele and join the group!

Join local musician Katie Dancer for a program of flute music in a variety of genres.

Get ready to run Amok, Amok, Amok during this interactive version of Hocus Pocus! Come ready to shout, dance, and participate along with the movie! Each participant will get a goodie bag and a script upon arrival. Costumes are optional.