Come to learn, or teach, or just share in the joy of playing! All ages welcome! 6-7:30 p.m.

For ages 6-11. A craft kit with base and decorative items to create a Ready to try out a green thumb? Or brown thumb? You don't have to be talented to come make a terrarium with us! 6-7:45 p.m. Limited seating. Register at https://www.mrrl.org/index.php/event/terrariums

Are you interested in learning more about your ancestors? Then come to our Genealogy class! We'll first go over a different database you can use to find past family members, and help with individual questions to get you making the most out of your family tree. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/index.php/events/genealogy-6

Many people decorate their gardens with rocks, but we are going to decorate the rocks before they go into the garden! Make something cute or elegant to add character to your garden. No prior talent required! Just bring your enthusiasm. Ages 18 and up. Limited seating. Register at: (3 pm session) https://www.mrrl.org/index.php/event/rock-painting-garden-art-0 (6 pm session) […]

Join us for an evening of Among Us! Register today and we'll email you a link to our Among Us Discord channel on the day of the event. If you've never played before, Among Us can be downloaded for free on mobile devices or purchased for PC online. 7-8 p.m. Register at https://www.mrrl.org/event/among-us-12.

Stories, songs, activities and crafts for families. Each week during the summer will be related to the summer reading program theme. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Each Thursday in June the Bookmobile will be at Memorial Park from 10 a.m. - noon. Plus, join us for a special Celebrity Storytime each week from 10:30-11 a.m. This week's local celebrity reader is Chief Gary Hill from Lincoln University!

Create a tiny piece of the ocean that can go anywhere with you with these faux mini-aquariums. 6th-12th Grades. 6-7 p.m. Reservations required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/make-it-mrrl-mini-mason-jar-aquariums

Achieving your healthiest weight is not about dieting or even pure willpower, but rather understanding how certain foods affect flood sugar levels and appetite. Learn how nutrient-dense meals support healthy metabolism and which nutrient supplements support healthy blood sugar levels and appetite control. Kassady Backes, nutritional health coach for Natural Grocers in Jefferson City, will […]

There's been a murder at the library and we need your help to find the culprit! Interview suspects and piece together the clues. 6-7:30 p.m. Reservations required: https://www.mrrl.org/index.php/event/teen-murder-mystery-night

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations. 10:15-11 a.m.

We're bringing Missouri River Regional Library to Wardsville! Join us this summer for fun activities for all ages at the new Gathering Room at the St. Stanislaus Parish Center. These no cost events are just one of the many benefits of your library card! Don't have a library card? You can sign up for one […]

Meet and create with other art-loving teens at Art Club! We'll be mixing up open creation time (with supplies provided) with guided tutorials to help you learn new techniques. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Street Closing: 214 Adams St.

Have you ever been interested in homesteading? Do you want to reduce the amount of chemicals in your home and food? Are you trying to go plastic-free? Join us each month for a hands-on (virtual!) class where we'll learn how to DIY various items for your home. This month we will be making waterproof matches […]

Google Drive has a lot of components. Luckily, the library can help you navigate it! In this class, we will teach you on how to use Drive, with step-by-step instructions on how to upload, send, and organize files, and other tips and tricks to streamline your experience. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required. https://www.mrrl.org/event/google-drive-1

Novel Ideas is our 6th-8th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Light refreshments are served at every meeting. The book we'll be reading for July is The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae. Register at https://www.mrrl.org/event/novel-ideas-18

Have you ever been confused when hearing others talking about computers? Join us for our Computer Lingo class, where we'll go over various computer vocabulary to improve your knowledge and ability to speak about technology! Attend in person or virtually. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/computer-lingo-1

Stories and songs for families.

Ages 7-12. Registration required and limited to 12 spots. Create an electronic alarm, power a helicopter blade, or design other simple electronics using kits.

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 either the 10-10:30 or 10:45-11:15 a.m. session.

End of Life Doulas are non-medical individuals trained and certified to provide important services at the end of life. While common in different forms around the world, their holistic work accepts death as a natural and honored part of life, recognizing the need for emotional, social and spiritual support to help a patient an family. […]

Party in the Library! Free pizza, soda and gaming after the library closes. Doors will be locked after 6 pm, so please arrive on time if you wish to attend. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/teen-after-hours-12

If you've ever had difficulty getting library e-materials on your device, this is the class for you! We'll go over how to get library e-materials on several types of devices, from iPads and iPhones, to Android phones and tablets, to Amazon Kindles. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/getting-library-ebooks-your-device

No reservations needed. Turn recyclables into works of art. A variety of base and decorative items will be available. What you create is up to you. We provide the materials, you provide the imagination!

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 themes are web comics and laughter. Feel free to interpret that however you like! We can't wait to hear what you read! Discussions and […]

Learn how to cast resin to make cool 3D keychains and pendants. Reservation required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/make-it-mrrl-resin-keychains-and-pendants

Stories, songs, activities and crafts for families. Each week during the summer will be related to the summer reading program theme.

Join us for an evening of anime, snacks, and activities! Watch anime with others who appreciate the joy, while trying some snacks, and making a craft. This evening, we will be working on your own plush onigiri to bring home! Registration is required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/make-your-own-dice-bags

Watch popular anime series on the big screen and nom on free popcorn and soda.

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. Please check with the Children's Desk in the Main Library to receive your copy of the book prior to the meeting. Registration is required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/bookworms-14 This month we are reading Maya […]

Ever wanted to model your own 3D prints? Then this class is for you! We'll be using Tinkercad, free-to-use modeling software, to create our very own basic 3D prints. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/how-model-3d-prints-tinkercad-0

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.

For families with young children. No reservations needed. Enjoy imaginative play with homemade clay dough in a variety of colors!

Come to learn, or teach, or just share in the joy of playing! All ages welcome!

This month's discussion is on The Lincoln Highway, by Amos Towles. "The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America. "In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of […]

Stories, songs, activities and crafts for families. Each week during the summer will be related to the summer reading program theme.

The Missouri River Regional Library Bookmobile makes school & community stops throughout Cole and Osage counties. We offer a full range of children’s & adult titles, including fiction & non-fiction, paperbacks, CDs, & DVDs. In addition, any title from our regular collection can be requested through the bookmobile & picked up at the appropriate stop. […]

We honor our World War II veterans as we view the 1990 film Memphis Belle. It is the story of the famed B-17 bomber, now located in he National Museum of the United States Air Force, that is about to fly its 25th and final mission. 6-8:45 p.m. in the Art Gallery.

Join us as we learn about 3D Printing in Wardsville!

We're bringing Missouri River Regional Library to Wardsville! Join us this summer for fun activities for all ages at the new Gathering Room at the St. Stanislaus Parish Center. These no cost events are just one of the many benefits of your library card! Don't have a library card? You can sign up for one […]

Do you enjoy playing Minecraft? Join us every 4th Thursday for competition and collaboration on our own private server. Ages 10-18. Logins are limited and are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. 4-5:30 p.m.

Started in 1976, the Weatherization Assistance Program provides 8,500 jobs, services to more than 35,000 people every year, and can save households $372 or more every year, according to the Department of Energy. Local weatherization efforts through Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) look to provide those same savings to 120 homes within its service area […]

For ages 5-12. No reservations needed. An hour of free-building LEGO fun featuring a large variety of base blocks, specialty pieces, and mini-figures.

Downtown supporters will gather on High Street to nosh on delicious food (provided by Downtown restaurants), beer and wine. Unique to this event, the Piccadilly auction will allow attendees the chance to win big prizes for a very minimal amount (each item will be auctioned off for less than $6). The theme of the event […]