Community Calendar

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that helps babies develop a love for reading, promotes early literacy skills, and fosters social development through music and movement, rhythm and rhyme, and cuddles and play!

(ages 0-1)

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.

Take advantage of the changing season and get acquainted with our park’s walking trails and celebrate Earth Day (weather permitting).

For all ages at the Riverside Regional Library, Perryville Branch.

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)

Join CGPL's very first Youth Boomwhacker Choir! Participants will learn the basics of playing this simple instrument, culminating in a concert for friends and family at the end of the month! By registering, you are committing to a month of weekly practices, ending with a concert.

(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 walk is to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for research for finding a cure for MS.

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic disease that impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, which make up the central nervous system and controls everything we do.

Come join us to connect with others and walk toward a cure for MS, raise awareness, and also celebrate those living with the disease. Come for food, fun, raffles, and more!

For more information, or to donate a raffle item, email Morgan at semo.ms.community@gmail.com.

MS Walk for a Cure: Saturday, 4/25 at 9am Capaha Park, Shelter #1 | Facebook

SEMO MS Community Walk for a Cure 4/25/26 - Fundraising For National MS Society

Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri (AASM) is hosting our first AASM Autism Color Walk & Roll on April 26, 2026, at Jackson City Park.

This is a fun, untimed 1-mile color walk designed for all ages and abilities. Walk, roll, jog, or stroll—this event is all about inclusion, community, and celebrating autism awareness. Participants are encouraged to wear white and enjoy bursts of color along the route.

Event Details:
• Kids & Community Resource Event & Registration: 11:30 AM
• Color Walk & Roll Start: 1:00 PM
• Family-friendly • Strollers & mobility devices welcome
• Registration is required to access the course
• Not pet-friendly due to colored powder (service animals permitted)

Each month, our Bite-Sized Chefs program helps kids build their recipe repertoire by exploring creative culinary techniques that are easy and pleasing to the eye. Create and enjoy a sample at the library, then take home the recipe ideas to dazzle your family and friends! (Ages 6-11)

Help us be mindful of allergies; if you have any concerns, please call and ask prior to registering. Registration required.

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.

Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that helps babies develop a love for reading, promotes early literacy skills, and fosters social development through music and movement, rhythm and rhyme, and cuddles and play!

(ages 0-1)

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.

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.