Community Calendar

Join special guest Joyce Slater for an inspiring workshop where you'll discover how to create and share your unique story through the art of paper-folding. Explore creative techniques, express yourself, and leave with a personalized piece that tells your story. All skill levels welcome—materials provided! (ages 6-11)

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.

On the 4th Friday of every month from April through October, the art galleries and artists' studios in downtown Ste Genevieve open their doors to the public from 6 to 9 pm.

Come stroll from gallery to studio through quaint historic downtown Ste Gen. You will also find food, shopping and live music.

This is a family friendly and free event.

The art galleries and studios in Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve open their doors from 6 to 9 pm. Come stroll through beautiful Ste Gen to see current artists at work and learn more about the deeply rooted tradition of Art in Ste Genevieve!

Website: http://artstegen.org
Email: stegenevieveartguild@gmail.com

Step into 1775 and choose your side—will you wear red for the Loyalists or blue for the Patriots? Join us for an immersive historical showdown as you team up, strategize, and fight for your cause. Enjoy pizza, camaraderie, and a journey back in time you won’t forget! (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.

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.

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.

Helping children to recognize and understand emotions through stories, games and activities designed to empower children to manage their behavior.

Goal: To help children understand ways to handle emotions in an appropriate manner.

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.

Step into adventure with our special Tabletop RPG One-Shot! Join us for a day of time-bending fun as we step outside our usual Library Legends Tuesday night games. No experience is needed—pre-made characters are ready for you, or bring your own if you prefer (just check in about any requirements). Dice, notebooks, and pencils are recommended but not required, and snacks are welcome!

As elite agents of the Time Protection Force—TimeWatch—you’re tasked with safeguarding history from the chaos of unchecked time travel. When a medieval manuscript surfaces written in Comic Sans, it’s clear the timeline is under threat. Travel through the ages, gather clues, and stop the spread of this anachronistic font before history is rewritten forever.

Registration is required—secure your spot and help save the timeline! (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.

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.

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a Map and Compass Family Adventure on June 27.

Trade in the screens for the great outdoors! Attendees will learn the basics of map reading and using a compass and put skills to the test by working as a team, solving clues, and making your way through a nature course. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. All participants must be age 7 and older.

The Map and Compass Family Adventure will take place on Saturday, June 27, from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center.

To register, visit Events | Missouri Department of Conservation or call (573) 290-5218.

Old Town Cape will host its Downtown Sculpture Exhibition Kickoff on June 27.

Selected sculptures for the 2026 Downtown Sculpture Exhibition will be announced at the kickoff, and attendees can meet the artists. The free, family-friendly event will also feature a potter, sidewalk chalk painting, plein air painting, dancers, boat floats in the fountain, button making, live music, and more. Food and craft vendors will be on site, as well.

The Downtown Sculpture Exhibition Kickoff will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Ivers Square in Cape Girardeau.

Downtown Sculpture Exhibition | Facebook