Community Calendar

Are you looking for a gentle yoga class or interested in some mid-week destressing? Join us for an hour of gentle yoga, held every Wednesday. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is required. (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.

Fuel your next masterpiece with a sweet treat! Join us for our next Cultured Donuts class, an hour-long window of unbridled creativity. Free donuts and inspiration provided!

(ages 12-18)

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.

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.

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

Teens Only
Parents, please plan to drop your teen off to enjoy this event with their peers.

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.

The Friends of the Library @ Jackson Indoor Yard Sale has something for everyone: home and holiday decorations, toys, craft supplies, jewelry, books, puzzles, small appliances and so much more. Come find a treasure and support the library!! For all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Join us for a special screening of "The American Revolution," a PBS documentary. Discover THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.

This presentation offers a sweeping overview of the series, illuminating its central themes and inspiring reflection on the ideas, struggles, and ideals that continue to define the American story. Following the presentation, we will have a brief discussion of the film. Registration for this event is preferred but not required. (ages 18+)

Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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.

The Friends of the Library @ Jackson Indoor Yard Sale has something for everyone: home and holiday decorations, toys, craft supplies, jewelry, books, puzzles, small appliances and so much more. Come find a treasure and support the library!! For all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Enjoy stories, songs and activities to engage your little ones and foster a love of reading. For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Old Town Cape’s free concert series Tunes at Twilight will present the Hot Club of St. Louis on May 15.

The acoustic jazz quartet is led by Joe Park and performs classics made famous by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, as well as original compositions.

You can hear the Hot Club of St. Louis at Tunes at Twilight at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at Ivers Square in downtown Cape Girardeau. Be sure to bring your blanket or lawn chair.

You can check out a video of Hot Club of St. Louis here or their Facebook page here.

**Tunes at Twilight is a rain-or-shine event. If the weather does not permit an outdoor concert, Tunes at Twilight is moved indoors to Gospel Life Church at 817 Broadway in Downtown Cape. Gospel Life Church allows concert attendees to bring coolers, food, and beverages to their venue.

The Friends of the Library @ Jackson Indoor Yard Sale has something for everyone: home and holiday decorations, toys, craft supplies, jewelry, books, puzzles, small appliances and so much more. Come find a treasure and support the library!! For all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson.

The Red House Interpretive Center will celebrate local history at its annual Red House Heritage Day on May 16.

Activities will include tours, blacksmithing, lace making, historic exhibits, and a display of the 27 officially adopted flags in U.S. history. The Reynolds House will be joining in the fun and activities this year with showings of weaving, tatting, and more.

Red House Heritage Day will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 128 Aquamsi Street in downtown Cape Girardeau. This event is free and open to the public.

Questions? Contact: redhouseic.capeg@gmail.com or call the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department at 573-339-6340.