Community Calendar

Each month, join local artist Christy Crites to learn all the important skills to create your own masterpieces! (Ages 6-11)

Accessibility:
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults:
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Looking to compete against other chess players? Join our Chess Club, a great way to learn strategy, connect with others, and enjoy chess! This club is designed for adults who are interested in or have experience playing chess. Chess Club is held in the Genealogy Room in Adult Services. (Ages 18+)

Registration is required.

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime that introduces toddlers to books, reading, and the love of language through stories, songs, and activities. Parents can discover fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read! (ages 1-2)

The Southeast Percussion Ensemble will host its spring concert on March 26.

This free family-friendly concert will feature an eclectic mix of solo and chamber works by SEMO’s Percussion Ensemble, as well as recital pieces by Percussion Studio students.

The Percussion Ensemble’s Spring Concert will take place Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rust Flexible Theatre on Southeast’s River Campus.

Building materials introduce STEM concepts through hands-on experimentation with cause and effect, balance, and structure. This program allows children to imagine, construct, and rebuild, developing both individual ideas and collaborative projects. (ages 2-5)

Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement
This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

If you've ever asked:

• How do I navigate my new smartphone or tablet?
• How do I set up an email account?
• How do I fix my technology issues?

...then our Tech Tutoring program is perfect for you! Schedule a 30-minute appointment with one of our tech tutors for one-on-one assistance with technology questions and problem-solving common issues.

Please bring your device (cell phone, tablet, e-reader, etc.) with you to your appointment. (ages 18+)

Three easter egg hunts (age groups 0-4, 5-8, 9-12) and game day! Free event to the public! There will be water balloon toss and more games, bubble station, face painting, 3 pinatas (one for each age group), goodie bags, story time, cotton candy, hot dogs, and nachos. Prizes for all children 12 and under.

Each month, our Bite-Sized Chefs program helps kids build their recipe repertoire by exploring creative culinary techniques that are easy and pleasing to the eye. Create and enjoy a sample at the library, then take home the recipe ideas to dazzle your family and friends! (Ages 6-11)

Help us be mindful of allergies; if you have any concerns, please call and ask prior to registering. Registration required.

Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Join us for a special series on healthy nutrition and exercise. This series is led by Nutrition Program Associate, Mandie Sullivan from the University of Missouri Extension Services.

Learn hands-on techniques for making easy, healthy, and delicious meals during the class and then take home the recipe to make for your family! During this series, we will also learn about easy exercises you can do at home, how to save money while eating healthy, and information on the MyPlate categories.

In this series, each session will build on the previous sessions. Participants who pledge a good faith effort to attend all lessons, are eligible to request one small kitchen appliance item, to receive upon completion of the program. The items to choose from include: Air Fryer, Blender, Crock pot, Food Processor, Insta Pot, Pots & pans, Small microwave, and Toaster oven.

Registration for this event is required. You only need to register for the first session to be included in all of the dates. Please only register if you can attend most of the sessions, as space is limited.

(Ages 18+)

Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Three Rivers College will host Skywarn Spotter Training on March 30.

This class, presented by the National Weather Service, will cover various weather phenomena, such as severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, funnel clouds, wall clouds, hail, lightning, downbursts, and flash flooding, as well as how to report them.

Skywarn Spotter Training will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30, at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, MO. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

To secure your spot, visit NWS Paducah Spotter Training in Poplar Bluff.

To learn more about the event, visit 2026 Skywarn Spotter Training - Three Rivers College