Community Calendar

Join fellow American Mahjong enthusiasts for a fun and friendly game session! This event is for players who already know the rules and want to enjoy some lively rounds together. If you have your own mahjong set, please bring it along—our library has only two sets available. Feel free to bring your favorite snack or drink to enjoy while you play. No registration needed—just drop in and join the fun! (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.

The Jackson Municipal Band’s next concert will be August 6 with special guest Doug Rees.

The free concert will take place Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell in Jackson city park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

Directions: Entrance to the band shell parking lot is off of Route D across from McCombs Funeral Home.

For more information, visit jacksonmunicipalband.org.

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host its Nature Center at Night - Wild Edibles Ice Cream Social on August 7.

Cool off with a scoop of summer fun while learning how nature can add delicious flavors and colorful toppings to your favorite frozen treat. The event will feature a naturalist-led presentation on safe and common wild edibles, followed by samples at the MDC ice cream parlor.

The Nature Center at Night - Ice Cream Social will take place on Friday, August 7, at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center with presentations at 5 and 6 p.m. The nature center building and exhibits will be open until 7:30 p.m.

Join us as Small Town Big Scenes First Friday Art Walk celebrates its upcoming anniversary Friday, August 7!

We’re pulling out all the stops to make this the largest Art Walk we’ve ever hosted, with a record 18 artists participating throughout downtown Piedmont. From painting, photography, sculpture, woodworking, pottery, jewelry, writing, and more, there will truly be something for everyone to enjoy.

Stroll through downtown, discover incredible local and regional talent, visit with friends and neighbors, and support the artists who make our community so special.

The Art Walk begins on West Green at the Piedmont Library and continues along Main Street to West Elm at Trackside. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for a wonderful evening out, we invite you to come experience the largest Art Walk in our history.

The Cape Riverfront Market takes place each Saturday morning through October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 35 S. Spanish Street in Downtown Cape Girardeau.

Patrons of the farmers’ market can find a wide variety of vendors selling hot breakfast and lunch foods, farm-fresh produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods, jams, honey, flowers and plants, arts and crafts, and natural wellness products, all of which are locally grown, homemade, and handmade. Each week will feature live music, as well.

To see a list of weekly vendors, visit Cape Riverfront Market | Fresh & Local Downtown and select the date.

For updates on each Saturday's musical guest, visit the Cape Riverfront Market's Facebook page.

Visit Ste. Gen will host the 58th annual Jour de Fete festival on August 8-9.

The free, family-friendly event will feature over 200 artisan and crafts booths, plus hands-on exhibits, a variety of food vendors, live entertainment, car show, living history demonstrations, street performers, and more set in the unique and historic surroundings of Ste. Genevieve.

Jour de Fete will take place from 10 to 6 on Saturday, August 8, and 9 to 4 on Sunday, August 9, in Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve.

Jour De Fete Facebook page

Join us for Bilingual Storytime—¡Hola y bienvenidos! Experience the joy of stories, songs, and rhymes in both Spanish and English. Perfect for young children and families, this interactive event encourages language learning and fun through music and books. Come sing, play, and read with us as we celebrate two languages together! (ages 0-5)

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.

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.

Acompáñenos en la Hora del Cuento Bilingüe: ¡Hola y bienvenidos! Descubra la alegría de las historias, las canciones y las rimas, tanto en español como en inglés. Ideal para niños pequeños y familias, este evento interactivo fomenta el aprendizaje de idiomas y la diversión a través de la música y los libros. ¡Venga a cantar, jugar y leer con nosotros mientras celebramos juntos dos idiomas! (Edades: 0 a 5 años).

Accesibilidad: La biblioteca se esfuerza al máximo para garantizar que todos puedan disfrutar de nuestros programas. Si tiene alguna inquietud sobre la accesibilidad o necesita solicitar adaptaciones específicas, por favor comuníquese con la biblioteca.

Adultos acompañantes: Este programa está diseñado para niños y los adultos que los acompañan. Por favor, planifique asistir y participar activamente junto a su hijo durante el programa. No se permitirá dejar a los niños solos bajo la supervisión del personal.

Este evento cuenta con el apoyo del Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas (Institute of Museum and Library Services), en virtud de las disposiciones de la Ley de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnología (Library Services and Technology Act), bajo la administración de la Biblioteca Estatal de Missouri, una división de la Oficina del Secretario de Estado.

Contra Dance to live music. No experience or partner is needed. All dances are taught and walked through. This dance is FREE to the public.

More information can be found at Cape Girardeau Contra Dancers | Facebook

Dances are taught and prompted to old-time music, sometimes live. Come early for extra instuction. Come with or without a partner. Children and families are welcome. Age 8 and up can learn the dance easily. $5 contribution is requested for hall rental and musicians. Look on YouTube for Contra Dance, Cape Girardeau, MO to see a sampling of our dances.

Take some dedicated time to make progress on your craft, handiwork or sewing project and visit with others who also love to craft.

For ages 18+ at the Main Branch in Jackson.