Community Calendar

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.

Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners will host their annual Garden Walk and Plant Sale on May 16-17.

Held in the historic downtown district, community members are invited to tour public and private gardens and explore the plant sale amongst the blooming roses, peonies, foxglove, irises, and more. The garden walk is in collaboration with MU Extension Master Gardeners.

The Garden Walk and Plant Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, in historic Ste. Genevieve. There is a small fee to attend.

Tickets are available at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center, 66 S. Main Street.

For more information, contact MU field horticulturist Kate Kammler at kammlerk@missouri.edu or 573-883-3548.

Ste. Genevieve Master Gardener Garden Walk & Plant Sale | Facebook

Join us for a fun day of tabletop games! Nicolette Tanksley of Heartland Gaming Con. is bringing several exciting board games for you to play. Try your hand at a new game or hone your skills on a familiar one. If you have a hard time learning a game on your own, we've got some folks who can teach you a few. There will even be some board games you can win and take home with you!  Anyone who likes games is welcome to attend, we've got a game for every age and experience level. All supplies will be provided. Registration for this event is required. (all ages)

This event is sponsored by Heartland Gaming Convention.

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.

Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners will host their annual Garden Walk and Plant Sale on May 16-17.

Held in the historic downtown district, community members are invited to tour public and private gardens and explore the plant sale amongst the blooming roses, peonies, foxglove, irises, and more. The garden walk is in collaboration with MU Extension Master Gardeners.

The Garden Walk and Plant Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, in historic Ste. Genevieve. There is a small fee to attend.

Tickets are available at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center, 66 S. Main Street.

For more information, contact MU field horticulturist Kate Kammler at kammlerk@missouri.edu or 573-883-3548.

Ste. Genevieve Master Gardener Garden Walk & Plant Sale | Facebook

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 creating marshmallow catapults out of popsicle sticks and rubber bands! (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.

This month we’ll read one of the Dog Man books by Dav Pilkey and watch the “Dog Man” movie.

For ages 8-14 at the Main Branch, Jackson.