Missouri River Regional Library staff provide support, guidance, and direction to help connect library users with library resources.
Professional staff will connect library patrons with great books for fun or research, help library patrons set up and use our digital library apps, and provide many other services as we strive to make the library experience beneficial and enjoyable.
Any questions about adult services or programs? Ask a Librarian
Upcoming Events for Adults
Navigating Our Newspaper Databases
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.
Author Talk: Michelle Brooks
Before Jefferson City became the Capital, hotels shaped its story. As the town grew from frontier roots, places like the City Hotel served travelers, lawmakers, and locals for more than 80 years.
Tech Time is a 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!
Bring your sewing machine and works in progress and come sew and chat in the company of others! Who knows? You might even learn some new tips and tricks!
Film study group
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.
Community Resources
Not sure where to go? We have compiled a list of community resources to assist you.
Recommended Reads
Looking for your next great read? Check out our list of recommended reads.
Library Services
The library is here to help you with what you need. Check out our library services.
Book Clubs
The library offers three Adult Book Discussion groups at the Main Library.
- Come eat your lunch and discuss the book of the month at our Fiction@Noon book group.
- Read all the trending titles on TikTok with the TikTok Made Me Read It book group.
- For those who want to read more than one book, we have Shelf Indulgence, where we read and discuss two books each month.
The Osage Page Turners Unite! Book club meets quarterly at the Osage County Branch.
Indulge yourself and dig into some great literature with other book lovers.
Duolingo
Learn a new language with the world’s most-downloaded education app! Duolingo is the fun, free app for learning 40+ languages through quick, bite-sized lessons. Practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing to build your vocabulary and grammar skills.
Learning Express Library
The Learning Express Library is comprised of comprehensive selection of interactive online tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-Books, and high-stakes test preparation - modeled after official tests.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an American massive open online course provider. It provides video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills.
A PIN will be necessary to log in to LinkedIn Learning. PINs can be set by calling the library. Patrons need to have their library card number ready to give to the library employee, Once the PIN is set, patrons can use their it to log in immediately.