Shelf Indulgence is our newest book club! A new book will be selected each month to discuss. Librarians at the Information Desk are available to help find a copy for each attendee! Indulge yourself and dig into some great literature with other book lovers. The books we will be discussing in November are The Tao […]

Bring the outdoors in with this fun mini cloud lamp project. Color-changing LEDs make this an eye-catching conversation starter for any room Reservation required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/make-it-mrrl-diy-glowing-cloud-lamp

Join us in Wardsville for family fun and crafts! From 5:45 - 6:45 pm: An hour of Bingo fun for the family. Winning cards earn book prizes for children, teens, and adults. No reservations needed. From 7:00 - 8:00 pm: Hey, adults! Learn how to make vibrant, colorful works of art with alcohol ink. We […]

Considered one of the greatest films of all time, Judgment at Nuremberg is acclaimed as a magnificent achievement in filmmaking by director Stanley Kramer and an all-star cast including Spencer Tracy, Maximilian Schell, Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, William Shatner, Marlene Dietrich, and Montgomery Clift. American judge Dan Haywood presides over the trial of four German […]

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.

Pizza & Pages is our 9th-12th grade book group. A free copy of the book is provided for the first 8 participants. Pizza and soda are served at every meeting. Reservations required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/pizza-pages-32. The title we'll be reading for November is All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman.

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 title we'll be discussing for November is Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim. Register at https://www.mrrl.org/event/novel-ideas-22.

No reservations needed. Stories and music for families with young children.

Want an easy, user-friendly way to create holiday cards for your friends and family? Join us as we explore Canva, a graphic design platform that can be used to create cards, social media posts, and other visual content for professional and personal use. Free to use with options for paid subscriptions, Canva is extremely intuitive […]

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 Totoro and No-Face art to bring home! Registration is required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/anime-and-art-0.

Are you an adventurer at heart? Play Dungeons & Dragons with us! We are back in-person here at the library! Please contact Mariah at luebberingm@mrrl.org for more information or to sign up. Whether you are a long-time adventurer or brand new to the game, you are welcome to join us.

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-16.

For grades 2-5. The building challenge is on! Create the tallest possible towers from a variety of materials, including toothpick, marshmallows, straws, plastic eggs and more.

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.

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 virtual demonstration where we'll learn how to DIY various items for your home. These prerecorded videos will be available to watch […]

With a few clever techniques, you too can paint your favorite anime character on glass to create a super-cool work of art. Reservation required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/make-it-mrrl-animemanga-glass-painting-0

Do you have an important exam approaching for school or your job? Join us for our Prepare for Exams with Learning Express class, where we'll go over various exams you can prepare for with one of the library's databases, Learning Express! Attend in person or virtually. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/prepare-exams-learning-express

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

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: mrrl.org/event/bookworms-22. This month we are reading Amari […]

More than most issues today, debates over immigration are caught up in our image of ourselves as a nation and a people and are influenced by powerful symbols such as the Statue of Liberty or even "the border" that can be manipulated and misunderstood by all parties to the debate. To make any progress toward […]

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 pm.

Can't wait until the next Cosplacon? Need to get another use out of your Halloween Costume? Join us for an afternoon of Cosplay! Cosplay is dressing up as a character from a movie, book, video game, TV series, or other forms of pop-culture media. Learn about Cosplay culture and how to Cosplay on a budget. […]

Shelly Forbis is a printmaker who earned a BFA in printmaking from Truman State University. She began hosting printmaking exchanges under the Damsel in the Press mantel in 2012. In a printmaking exchange, a host provides a set of guidelines to a group of printmakers. Guidelines can include a theme, edition size, deadline, and fee. […]

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 cozy fires. Feel free to interpret that however you like! We can't wait to hear what you read! Discussions and recommendations abound! […]

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/event/genealogy-11

Ages 7-12. Registration required at https://www.mrrl.org/event/kids-steam-night-snap-circuits-8 and limited to 12 spots. Create an electronic alarm, power a helicopter blade, or design other simple electronics using kits.

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-17

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. […]

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

Please join MRRL co-hosts Claudia and Kathy for a holiday lunch followed by the discussion of this famous work and the viewing of the classic film from 1947.

The undergraduate poets from the English 376: Intermediate Poetry Workshop and English 476 Advanced Poetry Workshop (taught by Elijah Burrell, poet and associate professor of English) will present a public reading and engage directly with a live audience. This reading is open to the general public, and we hope friends of the English program at […]

All ages. Stories music, crafts and activities.

Facebook is an app that millions of people around the world use every day. Learn how to use it effectively in this class! We will go over the basics of usage, including tips on how to navigate the new version. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/facebook-beginners-5

Join us for an evening of ultimate creativity. Junk journalling can create an artistic keepsake made using anything that you find beautiful, striking, or meaningful. Alexandria A, a Jefferson City Junk Journalling pro, will get everyone started on the process while sharing ideas and showing some of the many journals she has made. Junk journals […]

Hop on the Polar Express at the Library during Living Windows! Mrs. Claus and the Conductor will even be reading The Polar Express! Grab your cookies after you ride the the bus and experience the magic! Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The line will begin inside the library, […]

Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline star in this multilayered, wickedly funny portrait of a New England realtor whose revived romance with a high school flame digs up her troubled past. The film is based on Ann Leary's novel of the same title.