Community Calendar

The Crisp Museum will host the 48th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition through March 8.

The exhibition highlights the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and features sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

“Exhibiting Excellence” will run through Sunday, March 8, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

Museum Hours:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 1-4 p.m.
First Fridays of the Month 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

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.

Join us for a discussion of “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett.

Program for ages 18+.

To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.

The Crisp Museum will host the 48th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition through March 8.

The exhibition highlights the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and features sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

“Exhibiting Excellence” will run through Sunday, March 8, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

Museum Hours:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 1-4 p.m.
First Fridays of the Month 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

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.

Join us for a fun Stained Glass Bookmark DIY class!

Get creative while making your very own beautiful bookmarks. All materials will be provided, so just bring your enthusiasm. Let’s make something special together!

(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.

The Southeast Wind Symphony will present The Road is Life: The Music of James David on February 24.

The evening will celebrate the powerful and expressive works of composer James David, including his Symphony No. 2, a work inspired by the voices and landscapes of the Beat Generation.

The Road Is Life will take place Tuesday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall. Tickets available online or at box office.

The Crisp Museum will host the 48th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition through March 8.

The exhibition highlights the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and features sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

“Exhibiting Excellence” will run through Sunday, March 8, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

Museum Hours:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 1-4 p.m.
First Fridays of the Month 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

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.

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+)

Registration is required for this event.