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-31. January is Reader's Choice month! Read anything you want and come prepared to tell us all about it. Drop by the Teen […]

Come knit or crochet! We provide basic lessons and yarn, but you need to bring your own knitting needles or crochet hook. Ages: 12 and up (teens & adults).

Melt away your winter blues with hot chocolate! Come join us for a warm evening tasting different types of hot cocoa. Find a favorite flavor or combo and prepare the ingredients to make your own cup at home! Grades 8-12. Register at https://www.mrrl.org/event/some-it-hot-chocolate

Draw and color your own designs on paper, then use a press to create buttons to wear. Open to all age groups. No reservations needed!

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-1

Create with and be inspired by other art-loving teens. We'll provide a variety of supplies, but you're welcome to bring your own.

Last summer, a team of two student researchers, Michelle Matthews and Mary Franklin, and Dr. Gary Kowaluk (criminal justice) from Lincoln University took part in the Department of Homeland Security's Summer Research Team Project for Minority Serving Institutions. The project included a grant to spend the summer with the George Mason University's Criminal Investigations Network […]

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. January is Reader's Choice month! Read anything you want and come prepared to tell us all about it. Drop by the Teen Zone to get a book […]

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 wand to bring home! Ages 18 and up. Registration is required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/anime-and-art-2.

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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 judged this book by it's cover!". Feel free to interpret that however you like! We can't wait to hear what you […]

Find a peaceful place where ever you go! Come build your own small Zen-inspired garden and always know you have a little piece of serenity around you! Register at https://www.mrrl.org/event/peaceful-gardens

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

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

Local pro knitter, Emily B., will be teaching how to finger knit a chunky scarf in just a couple hours! Yarn will be provided. Bring your own fingers! And be ready to laugh and learn together! For teens and adults. Register at https://www.mrrl.org/event/finger-knitting-beginners

The Capital City Job Center in Jefferson City is excited to announce its partnership with the Missouri River Regional Library to host Job Search Thursdays, a monthly hiring event offering both employers and job seekers the opportunity to connect and do on-the-spot interviews. Employers can register today at (573) 526-8115 or learn more at cwdregion.com/jst.

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-37. This month we are reading Bad […]

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-18.

For grades 1-5. No reservations needed. Design and create your own 2-inch buttons to wear.

Come to play, teach or learn more about chess. All ages welcome!

Mallory Rusch, executive director of Empower Missouri and longtime advocate for social justice issues, will discuss the organization's current work to address basic human needs in Missouri.

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-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-31.

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. […]

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-29.

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.

Please join the MRRL Friends group for an overview of their group's activities in 2022 and to see what they have planned for 2023. MRRL Assistant Director of Public Services, Angie Bayne, will be speaking to the group about some of the best services the library has to offer. The public is welcome to attend!

turning to Donna Deetz, one of Jefferson City's amazing entrepreneurs, for some expert advice. She owns a multitude of businesses including Click2Sell4U, Kay's Collectibles, the Trolley Company, the High Street Retreat, and and rehabs properties with her husband. As if that weren't enough, she also offers management training and serves on multiple community boards. She […]

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.

This month's discussion is about This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger with discussion hosts, Claudia and Kathy. Please call the library to put your copy on hold today.

If you've ever been interested in getting started with PC gaming, but don't know where to start, you'll want to attend this class! We will go over specifics about what equipment and software you need to begin your gaming journey. Attend in person or virtually. For teens and adults. Registration required: https://www.mrrl.org/event/pc-gaming-getting-started.