Community Calendar

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host its annual Native Plant Sale on March 21.

It’s time to grab your shovels and dust off your garden gloves. The plant sale will offer native flowers, shrubs, and grasses, and attendees will be able to ask questions to a variety of native plant and gardening professionals.

The Native Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. - noon at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center. 

Explore different STEAM activities in this hands-on program for preschoolers. This month's theme is "All About Me!" Get up close and personal with different STEAM stations designed to teach children about the human body, from emotions all the way down to their skeletal system!

This program repeats on Saturday.

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.

This year's Living in Ste. Genevieve House Tour is focused on transformation and adaptation. Homeowners will discuss recent renovations to the homes you are touring. Some have been major renovation projects, completely transforming the homes for their next chapters. Others have consisted of modernization and a focus on design. Five of the six homes are completely new to our spring tour, and the sixth home (on the tour in 2023) is definitely worth a second look!

Tour the privately owned homes at your own pace from 11 am to 2 pm and then have plenty of time to stroll downtown and enjoy shopping, restaurants, museums and historic sites. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for Foundation Members. Limited tickets available the day of event. This event is not recommended for small children.

Tour check in is 11 am to Noon at Two Rivers Gallery, 73 N. Main St. Not all homes are accessible. Please contact the Foundation at 573-883-9622 with any questions.

SEMO’s Department of Chemistry and Physics, in partnership with the Poplar Bluff Public Library, will host a Solar Star Party on March 21.

The event will feature interactive stations of specialized telescopes for solar observation. SEMO astronomers will lead solar science education on: Safe Solar Observing; Solar Eclipse and Coronal Physics; Sunspots, Magnetic Activity and Aurora; and the Sun as a Star.

The Solar Star Party will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Poplar Bluff Junior High School. The event is free and open to the public.

The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance will present Moving Perspectives March 19-21.

Performances will feature original works created and choreographed by students in the Holland College in a variety of contemporary dance genres.

Moving Perspectives will take place Thursday-Saturday, March 19-21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at SEMO’s River Campus. Tickets available online or at box office.

Join us for a moderated discussion and photograph exhibition as we continue to honor Women's History Month.

Dr. Nancy Blattner, former President of Fontbonne University, kicks off the discussion of civil rights, segregation, and discrimination women have faced in the fight for equality. A panel of local, influential women discuss their experiences with these topics.

The free event will take place on Sunday, March 22, from 2-4 p.m. at the Kellerman Foundation.

Our sensory craft times specialize in making crafts accessible and available to adults with mental disabilities. All are welcome to join, however, this session has been structured for adults with mental, behavioral, or physical disabilities. Two sessions are offered each month; please register for only one session.

This month we are getting crafty with diamond art! (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.

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.

Senior Sketches is an 8-week small-group drawing workshop designed for adults 55 and older who want to explore the basics of drawing in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Participants learn fundamental skills for drawing from observation while building confidence through hands-on practice. Each session encourages artistic discussion, collaboration, and shared reflection to deepen understanding and enjoyment. Taught by artist and educator, Joshua Newth, the workshop fosters a warm creative community where connection is just as important as sketching.

(Ages 50+)

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.

Build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills with our Preschool Storytime program! This fun and educational program features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and songs.

(Ages 3-5)

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.