All Ages: Join us on National Dinosaur Day for a prehistoric celebration! Enjoy games, crafts, and activities for all ages while signing up for our Summer Reading Program.
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All Ages: Have some dino-tastic fun while signing up for our Summer Reading Program! Join us for fun games, crafts, and activities for all ages.
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All Ages: Register for Summer Reading! Dig up some interesting facts about this year's Summer Reading Program and enjoy some games and crafts with your family and friends.
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4 events,Ages 19+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Get personalized tech help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop—perfect for learning the basics or building your confidence. Appointments are required and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
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Age 19+: Unleash your creativity with a new craft project designed for all experience levels.
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All Ages: Join local enthusiast Sara Graub to learn how to design and grow a butterfly-friendly garden using native plants that attract and support pollinators. Participants will receive hands-on experience planting a butterfly garden for the library and leave with the knowledge and confidence to create one at home.
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1 event,Ages 19+: Learn how to raise food for families and friends in your backyard and/or small acreage.
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1 event,All Ages: Join us for a roaring, family friendly, library adventure packed with dino crafts, worm races, dig boxes, giant games, live performances, trivia, and prizes! Drop in for prehistoric fun the whole family will enjoy. Shows will start at: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
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2 events,Ages 19+: Join our gentle chair yoga class designed for all levels, from beginners to those returning to practice.
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All Ages: Join us for a roaring, family friendly, library adventure packed with dino crafts, worm races, dig boxes, giant games, live performances, trivia, and prizes! Drop in for prehistoric fun the whole family will enjoy. Shows will start at: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
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2 events,All Ages: Meet Cameran Taylor, local children’s author, as she shares her stories, creative process, and love of reading.
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3 events,Ages 19+: Join us at the library for a lively discussion about this month's book.
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All Ages: Meet local children's author Danielle Lankford as she shares her stories, creative process, and love of reading.
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Ages 19+: Join us for a cup of tea, an award winning book, and great conversations. This month's pick is My Friends by Fredrik Backman.
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5 events,Ages 19+: Strengthen your muscles through breathing and gentle exercise techniques.
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Ages 19+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Get personalized tech help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop—perfect for learning the basics or building your confidence. Appointments are required and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
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Ages 19+: Need some tech help? Stop by to ask questions and learn about technology. Feel free to bring your own device!
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1 event,Ages 19+: Get moving and have fun with a high-energy Zumba class at the library! This dance-fitness program combines Latin and international rhythms for a lively, full-body workout that’s perfect for all fitness levels.
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4 events,Ages 19+: Join our gentle chair yoga class designed for all levels, from beginners to those returning to practice.
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All Ages: Join us and a State Park Naturalist as we learn all about turtles, their habitats, and their habits through fun stories and activities!
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All Ages: Our Summer Storytime will include crafts and activities related to our theme Unearth a Story.
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4 events,All Ages: It's Second Saturday! Let's enjoy pancakes and cartoons!
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All Ages: Join our friends from Knob Noster State Park to learn fun facts about out feathered friends.
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All Ages: Join us for a fun, interactive morning movie where you get to make your voice heard!
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2 events,Ages 19+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Join us for a fun time making a stepping stone for your garden.
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Ages 19+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Join fellow crafters at Trails for a fun and creative DIY project! All materials will be provided, so bring your creativity and enjoy crafting with others.
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3 events,Ages 19+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Get personalized tech help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop—perfect for learning the basics or building your confidence. Appointments are required and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
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Ages 19+: In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Missouri, MU Extension Health and Human Science specialists will present an insightful webinar designed for those who want to learn more about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and those who have noticed memory or thinking changes in themselves or others. These programs aim… Continue Reading 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s – Lexington Branch
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Age 19+: Unleash your creativity with a new craft project designed for all experience levels.
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1 event,All Ages: Get ready for a thrilling bingo night at the library! Join us for games, fabulous library prizes, and fun as we bring the excitement of bingo to our community.
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1 event,Ages 19+: Adult book club that meets once a month to discuss their book of choice.
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1 event,All Ages: Our Summer Storytime will include crafts and activities related to our theme Unearth a Story.
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2 events,Ages 19+: Celebrate the United States' 250th birthday by making and trying a recipe from America's history!
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All Ages: A free community event where volunteers will help residents mend clothing or repair jewelry—instead of discarding them. This program promotes sustainability, reduces waste, and teaches valuable repair skills while fostering community connections.
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4 events,Ages 6-12: Join host Denny Ray Burn & D-Rex for fun and games with a pre-historic twist. Join the "live studio audience" for all the excitement of knowledge, skill and chance. Make a match, have a lucky guess, or choose the right deal to go home with great memories. This project is supported by the… Continue Reading The Dino Games – Holden Branch
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Ages 6-12: Join host Denny Ray Burn & D-Rex for fun and games with a pre-historic twist. Join the "live studio audience" for all the excitement of knowledge, skill and chance. Make a match, have a lucky guess, or choose the right deal to go home with great memories. This project is supported by the… Continue Reading The Dino Games – Odessa Branch
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5 events,Ages 6-12: Join host Denny Ray Burn & D-Rex for fun and games with a pre-historic twist. Join the "live studio audience" for all the excitement of knowledge, skill and chance. Make a match, have a lucky guess, or choose the right deal to go home with great memories. This project is supported by the… Continue Reading The Dino Games – Concordia Branch
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Ages 19+: Strengthen your muscles through breathing and gentle exercise techniques.
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Ages 19+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Get personalized tech help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop—perfect for learning the basics or building your confidence. Appointments are required and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
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5 events,Ages 6-12: Join host Denny Ray Burn & D-Rex for fun and games with a pre-historic twist. Join the "live studio audience" for all the excitement of knowledge, skill and chance. Make a match, have a lucky guess, or choose the right deal to go home with great memories. This project is supported by the… Continue Reading The Dino Games – Waverly Branch
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Ages 6-12: Join host Denny Ray Burn & D-Rex for fun and games with a pre-historic twist. Join the "live studio audience" for all the excitement of knowledge, skill and chance. Make a match, have a lucky guess, or choose the right deal to go home with great memories. This project is supported by the… Continue Reading The Dino Games – Corder Branch
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Ages 19+: Are you a book lover? Join us each month to spend time with other bibliophiles, discuss books, and choose next month's selection!
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4 events,Ages 19+: Join us to see how history shaped what we ate. We will travel from the 1920's to current day discussing what happened, what we were eating, and why.
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Ages 19+: It's a race against time in this challenging puzzle competition. Compete in groups of three against others as you try to finish the puzzle the fastest!
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Ages 19+: Join us at Book Club to share your thoughts, meet fellow book lovers, and help us choose next month’s read!
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4 events,Ages 19+: Join our gentle chair yoga class designed for all levels, from beginners to those returning to practice.
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All Ages: Bring the whole family to engage in fascinating stories read by Odessa's School Resource Officers.
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Ages 19+: We’ll share a story or enjoy music and movement together, then wind down with quiet activities or time to chat and connect. This program is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners—all abilities are welcome though! Care partners are encouraged to join in the fun and participate.
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2 events,All Ages: Join us for hands-on fun where kids can get creative using recycled, repurposed, and budget-friendly materials.
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All Ages: Take a step back in history to learn who they were, why they fought, and what they fought for — presented by Connie Lee with the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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1 event,Ages 19+: Join teaching artist Ed Reggi for a 6-week, trauma-informed improv series designed for veterans. Through hands-on activities rooted in “Yes, and…,” participants will build confidence, strengthen communication, and connect with others in a supportive, high-trust environment. No experience needed.
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3 events,Ages 19+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Get personalized tech help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop—perfect for learning the basics or building your confidence. Appointments are required and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
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Ages 19+: Learn about the history and symbolism behind gravestone carvings. Then design a symbolic headstone for an American historical figure as we celebrate 250 years of the United States.
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Ages 19+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Transform retired books into one-of-a-kind crafts in this creative program!
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2 events,All Ages: Step back in time at Colonial Games Day. Try the kinds of games children might have played during the colonial and early American periods.
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Ages 19+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Murder, mystery, and mayhem! will be happening this night in our library. Come and enjoy figuring out a fun whodunnit with us.
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1 event,All Ages: Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America!
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1 event,Ages 19+: Join our gentle chair yoga class designed for all levels, from beginners to those returning to practice.
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