Community Calendar

Each month, join local artist Christy Crites to learn all the important skills to create your own masterpieces! (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.

Looking to compete against other chess players? Join our Chess Club, a great way to learn strategy, connect with others, and enjoy chess! This club is designed for adults who are interested in or have experience playing chess. Chess Club is held in the Genealogy Room in Adult Services. (Ages 18+)

Registration is required.

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime that introduces toddlers to books, reading, and the love of language through stories, songs, and activities. Parents can discover fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read! (ages 1-2)

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Want to get into anime but don’t know where to start? Come join our anime club and learn about Japanese culture while enjoying all your favorite shows! (ages 12-18)

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.

Join our favorite scientist, Becky Hicks, in some adventurous experiments!

(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.

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.

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.

Drop in to learn how to battle Pokémon! Use one of the library’s decks or bring your own!

(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.

Are you looking for a gentle yoga class or interested in some mid-week destressing? Join us for an hour of gentle yoga, held every Wednesday. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is 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.

Drop in to test your imagination and engineering skills!

(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.

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.

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.