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.

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-0

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 at https://www.mrrl.org/event/pizza-pages-33. The book we'll be reading for December is Blade of Secrets by Tricia Levenseller.

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-12.

Drop by and make some homemade wrapping paper. We will have supplies on hand for you to get creative! For all ages.

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

Bookstore and library staff are often asked whether their old books have any monetary or collectible value. One of the best local sources for these questions is Annette Kolling-Buckley, owner of Columbia Books, an antiquarian bookstore now celebrating its 45th year in business. Annette is one of only three Missouri members of the prestigious Antiquarian […]

Family event. No reservations needed. An hour of Christmas ornament creation in a variety of styles.

Meet local authors whose works represent a variety of genres. They will meet with visitors to discuss their work and publishing experience and will have their books available for sale and signing. It's the prefect time to support local authors and purchase their books for family, friends--or yourself.

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.

All ages. No reservations needed. An hour of bingo fun for the family. Winning cards earn book prizes for ages 12 and under.

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 […]

If you've ever struggled with ensuring your computer files are backed up, this class is for you. We'll talk strategy, with several tips and tricks about staying organized and ensuring all of your files are safe. Attend in person or virtually. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/how-back-computer-files.

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 December is Wild River by Rodman Philbrick. Register at https://www.mrrl.org/event/novel-ideas-23.

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

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 teeny, tiny miniature books to bring home! Registration is required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/anime-and-art-1

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-23. This month we will be reading […]

Join MRRL's Adult Winter Reading Club and challenge yourself to read more during the quiet days of the chilly season. Online registration will be available starting Friday, December 16th at mrrl.readsquared.com (Those preferring a printed reading log may pick one up at the library circulation desks starting Friday, December 16th.) Log reading time and earn […]

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-17.

For grades 1-5. No reservations needed. Create your own wiggling, jiggling bristlebot from a toothbrush. The design includes a vibrating motor, battery, and pipe cleaner legs.

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 "I had no idea!" Feel free to interpret that however you like! We can't wait to hear what you read! Discussions and […]

Time to get festive! Don your winter finest and head on down to the library for dancing, food, games and more. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/teen-snow-ball.

Practices and exercises to create comics and other visual storytelling media. Join artists Gabe and Sage as they work on storyboarding, inking, writing, and working on the many different concepts of creating art and media.

What is a book nook? A book nook is a little book-shaped room that you position between your books to give the illusion that their is a tiny world full of magic existing behind your shelves. Sometimes also referred to as a dioramas or a bookshelf inserts. Join us making your own book nook to […]

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/event/minecraft-mrrl-17.

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-18.

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. […]

All ages family event. No reservations needed. A tradition continues! Get ready to ring in the new year by creating your own unique party hat and blower.

It's time for another mystery at the library! A New Year's Murder! On the night of the Library Gala at the Missouri River Regional, billionaire Samson Getty is found strangled! Suddenly, this night to remember has turned sinister and there are only a few hours to find the killer! A rich man with a controversial […]