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

Ages 3-5. Two classes for different age groups: 10:30-11:00 (0-3 yrs. old) Stories and music for preschoolers. 11:15-12:00 (3-6 yrs. old) Music and movement for children and their caregivers. No reservations needed.

Ages 3-5. No reservations needed. Stories and music for preschoolers.

Interested in 3D printing, but don't know where to start? Then this class is for you! We'll go over the basics of printing, from types of printers you can buy, to what software you need to get the job done. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/index.php/event/3d-printing-basics-0

It's Teen Movie Night! Free movie, free soda, free popcorn...what's not to love?

Join us in this joint venture with the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce to learn how to improve your business! This month, we're learning how to create search-friendly websites. Whether you're launching a new website or updating an old one, this class will give you the info you need to make your website work […]

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations.

View the artwork of Jeffrey Moore, visit with the artist, and enjoy some light refreshments. The exhibit runs through September 30, 2022.

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.

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 discussing for September is Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/novel-ideas-20

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 dragon egg to bring home! Registration is required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/anime-and-art-10

Interested in 3D printing, but don't know where to start? This class is for you! We'll go over the basics of 3D printing, from types of printers you can buy, to what software you need to get the job done. Join us in-person or virtually at the Missouri Small Business Development Center (917 Leslie Blvd). […]

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. This month we are reading Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen by […]

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. […]

Shannon Yokley, marketing specialist for the Missouri Wine and Grape Board, will present a Wine 101 class and discuss what's new and exciting in the state's wine industry. The program will feature a tasting of five wines and some food pairings that demonstrate flavor profiles and differences. Registration is required for this program (ages 21 […]

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-14.

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 long ago and far away. Feel free to interpret that however you like! We can't wait to hear what you read! Discussions […]

Discussions about gender have taken on a more powerful, visible form over the last five or so years. This relatively swift change has prompted much public concern, debate, and support over the ever-evolving landscape of gender and gender identities in the 21st century. Dr. Mick B. Brewer, assistant professor of communication studies, will explain the […]

We've got a couple of new pride-themed crafts and they're both wearables! We'll be making sequined hair clips/pins and making jewelry out of melty beads with all the colors of the rainbow. Don't worry, we'll also bring along our ever-popular button maker. For teens.

In September we will be discussing The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams. The Library has several copies, in addition to MOBIUS and the Hoopla and Libby apps. Note this month's meeting of Fiction@Noon is one week earlier.

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. Register at: https://www.mrrl.org/index.php/event/kids-steam-night-snap-circuits-7

Representatives from KidSight will be here to offer quick, free vision screening for children six and under.

If you've ever struggled with organizing your computer files, this class is for you. We'll talk strategy, with several tips and tricks about staying organized on your hard drive. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/index.php/event/organizing-your-computer-files.

There are actually several different methods to make no knit scarves. We will discuss the different methods and then make one to take home with you! Register at https://www.mrrl.org/index.php/event/no-knit-scarves.

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-served basis. Register at https://www.mrrl.org/index.php/event/minecraft-mrrl-15.

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.

Do you struggle with your digital skills? Join us for our Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks class, where we'll go over how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools! Attend in person or virtually. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/digital-skills-everyday-tasks.

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

The Missouri River Regional Library is hosting a series of September book discussions on This Place of Promise: A Historian's Perspective on 200 Years of Missouri History, the 2022 Capital READ. The discussions will be led by community members who will focus not only focus on the book's overall content but also on specific aspects […]

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. Register at https://www.mrrl.org/event/among-us-15.

If you've ever wondered how to start a business, this class is for you! We'll go over the basics of how to start your own business, from start to launch. Attend in person or virtually. Registration is required; sign up here: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/23839.

Niki Lenz, author of the Mark Twain nominated book Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen, will be answering questions and talking about her book.