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Swinging Sweaters @ the Osage Branch

All Day 10/1–11/22
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Osage County Events
Description:

Mary Lou (Matthews) Brandebery uses a variety of old sweaters and other fabric to design new clothing. She adds intricate beadwork to create a new style.

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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
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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 can do what we can to assist!

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Senior Connections @ the Barefoot Event Center

10:30am–1:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Community Events, Osage County Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Osage County Events
Description:

Connect, Eat, and Learn with Friends! Join us for Senior Connections at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn. Doors open at 10:30 am with lunch served from 11 am-1 pm. Resources and services will be offered from 10:30 am-1 pm. 

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: Missouri River Regional 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
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Genealogy Help Sessions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, New Adults
Educational/Instructional
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional 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

Great Grown-up Spelling Bee

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Description:

Spelling bees aren’t just for kids! Come see if you have what it takes to come out victorious! 

Registration required to participate, but everyone is welcome to watch. 

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Ukulele Jam Session

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

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Puzzle and Board Game Swap

9:30am–11:30am
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Description:

Same old puzzles and games got you down? Ready for a new one? If so, clean off that puzzle and game shelf and exchange them to keep your collection fresh!

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

Windows 11 for Beginners

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:

Windows 10 is no longer supported by Microsoft as of October 2025. This means most computer users will need to understand Windows 11 going forward. This class is meant to help you make the transition.

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

Fiction @ Noon Book Discussion

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

Join leaders Claudia and Kathy for a lively book discussion.  We will discuss Orson Scott Card's A Town Divided by Christmas.  

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

True Crime Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Gaming/Games
Registration Required
Description:

Come try out your sleuthing skills at the library! Join us for a Hunt-a-Killer type murder mystery game where you’ll work in teams to solve this cold case murder and find the killer and their motive. Registration required. 

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Wake Up Movie @ the Osage Branch

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Movies, Osage County Events
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Teens, Family, New Adults
Program Type: Movies, Osage County Events
Description:

Come wake up with a Despicable Me movie at the library! The library will provide snacks and drinks. No registration required.

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

Junk Journaling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Join us for our Junk Journaling Group! Each month, Alexandria A., a local Junk Journaling Pro, will show us a new technique and then we'll get to incorporate it in our junk journaling time!

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

Job Skills with LinkedIn Learning

10:00am–11:15am
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 are wanting to learn job-related skills, this class is for you!

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

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness @ the Osage Branch

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Educational/Instructional, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Alpha-Gal Syndrome is on the rise in Missouri. Come learn more about it and what you can do to protect yourself.

Topics include:

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

Make Christmas Ornaments @ the Osage Branch

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osage County Library
Room: Osage County Branch Woodland Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Osage County Events
Registration Required
Description:

Get a head start on Christmas gifts and make an ornament with the Osage County Library staff.  All supplies provided. Registration required.

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

Knitting & Crocheting @ MRRL

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Teens, New Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Come knit and crochet with us! Show off your work and pick up tips and tricks from your fellow crafters. Ages 12 & up

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 event is in the "Adults" group

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Mark Twain Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Looking for avid readers and stimulating conversation? You've found us! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Main Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee!

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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An Evening of Poetry

6:30pm–7:45pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Authors/Performers
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: Truman Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens, New Adults
Program Type: Authors/Performers
Description:

Students from LU English professor Eli Burrell's Fall 2025 Undergraduate Poetry Workshop will present their original work at this special program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

LU-MRRL Lecture Series

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Missouri River Regional Library
Room: MRRL Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Description:

Details to come!