Community Calendar

Join us for Toddler Time—an interactive storytime designed to spark your child’s love of books and language! Through lively stories, catchy songs, and playful activities, toddlers will explore the joy of reading while building essential early literacy skills. Parents and caregivers will also discover creative ways to support their child’s learning journey at home. Come share the fun and watch your little one’s imagination grow! (ages 1-2)

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.

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.

Join us for the Illustrated Story Society, our exploration of the wide world of graphic novels and comics written for older readers!

During this month of meals and family get-togethers, we will be reading the graphic memoir The Joy of Snacking: A Graphic Memoir about Food, Love, and Family by author and artist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell. (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 SEMO Saxophone Studio presents an evening celebrating the versatility, creativity, and collaborative spirit of the saxophone. Featuring solo performances by student musicians, chamber ensembles, and the SEMO Saxophone Choir, this recital will showcase the depth and range of the saxophonists on River Campus. The program will include original works for saxophone, music by student composers, and imaginative transcriptions, along with a special appearance by a visiting guest artist.

The Crisp Museum will host “Gary Lucy: Retrospective” now through December 5.

The exhibition will feature Lucy’s paintings of historical river scenes depicting steamboats, explorers, traders, and everyday life during westward expansion. The paintings, known for their storytelling quality, are based on Lucy’s careful research, and many recreate real events or moments from historical journals or records.

“Gary Lucy: Retrospective” will run through Saturday, December 5, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

Visitor Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
First Friday of the Month, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

*The museum will be closed from noon on November 25 through November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Medicare can be tricky to understand. Join us for a free, informational presentation covering Medicare! This program is presented by Missouri SHIP. Missouri SHIP (MO SHIP) is certified by the federal and state government to provide free, unbiased, and confidential (private) Medicare services. They are not an insurance company. They are a nonprofit agency, and do not sell anything or charge for their services. Following the presentation, a MO SHIP Medicare counselor will be available to answer Medicare questions. Registration is recommended, but not 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.

Dive into discovery at our Hands-on STEAM Learning Stations! Explore, experiment, and create with interactive activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Perfect for curious minds of all ages—come learn, play, and be inspired. Join us in the program room! (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.

Join our group of reading rebels in reading our pick this month, “Killing Mr. Griffin” by Lois Duncan. Enjoy analyzing and discussing the book and its bans/challenges since publication!

For ages 12+ at the Perryville Branch.

The City of Marble Hill will host its 2026 Christmas Street Market on November 14.

This family-friendly, outdoor event will usher in the holiday season with a variety of vendors, including handmade, antique, and vintage items; seasonal food, drinks, and treats; and special holiday appearances.

The 2026 Christmas Street Market will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Union Street in Marble Hill.

For more information, visit Marble Hill Christmas Street Market 2026 | Facebook

The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library will host “Finding Your Civil War Ancestor” on November 14.

Led by Dr. Bill Eddleman, Regional Director of the Cape Girardeau Research Center of the State Historical Society, the hands-on workshop will explore practical steps, key records, and trusted resources to help attendees trace soldiers and their families with confidence. A boxed lunch will be provided, and there is a fee to attend.

Topics covered:
• How to determine whether your ancestor served
• Enlistment and military service records
• Finding your ancestor and his regiment
• Online Civil War research resources
• Pension files and what they can reveal
• Other records created by and for veterans
• State pension records for Confederate veterans

**If you have a laptop with internet capabilities, please bring it.

“Finding Your Civil War Ancestor Workshop” will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library in Bloomfield.