Community Calendar

Join us for a special series on healthy nutrition and exercise. This series is led by Nutrition Program Associate, Mandie Sullivan from the University of Missouri Extension Services.

Learn hands-on techniques for making easy, healthy, and delicious meals during the class and then take home the recipe to make for your family! During this series, we will also learn about easy exercises you can do at home, how to save money while eating healthy, and information on the MyPlate categories.

In this series, each session will build on the previous sessions. Participants who pledge a good faith effort to attend all lessons, are eligible to request one small kitchen appliance item, to receive upon completion of the program. The items to choose from include: Air Fryer, Blender, Crock pot, Food Processor, Insta Pot, Pots & pans, Small microwave, and Toaster oven.

Registration for this event is required. You only need to register for the first session to be included in all of the dates. Please only register if you can attend most of the sessions, as space is limited.

(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.

If stitching and reading are what you like to do in your spare time, why not stitch with some friends? Join us for our new Stitch & Listen group, where each person will work on a fiber arts craft while listening to their own audiobook. You can chat with other fiber artists about your craft or learn more about a stitch craft you are interested in learning.

Each participant will need to bring their own craft project, supplies, device for listening to an audiobook, and headphones. Some basic supplies like scissors and extra hooks/needles, yarn/thread will be available to borrow during the event, if needed. The library will also have a kettle for hot drinks as well as teas, cocoa, sugar, etc.

Registration is appreciated, but not 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.

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

Connections Memory Cafe is an informal social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners to enjoy activities, games, socialization, snacks and beverages, and much more.

Connect: Meet others who understand your journey.
Support: Gain insights from experienced caregivers and professionals.
Relax: Enjoy a break from the daily routine in a stress-free setting.
Engage: Participate in activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.

Contact Regina for more information and to RSVP.
Email: reginav@agingmatters2u.com
Phone: (573) 335-3331 ext. 106

Cafes are not drop-off centers or adult day programs. Caregivers are welcome without care receivers. Care receivers must be accompanied by their care partner to participate.

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.

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 role-playing adventure in Dungeons and Dragons and beyond! We will have short campaigns telling a complete story arc, with new sessions beginning every four weeks. No experience is required in any game system to play, and pre-made characters will be provided. If you want to bring your own character, however, you’re more than welcome to! Reach out for any specific requirements before the adventure begins.

Dice, notebooks, and pencils are recommended but not required. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

It's Fae Month here at Library Legends, and we're dealing with fae problems in another Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure! While on a completely unrelated quest to gather a healing flower, your team of rookie adventurers stumbled upon the ghost of Al-Razi, a famous knight whose ghost has been bound to this place by a Faerie Queen against his will. He begs you to free him from his servitude, and you take up the quest. But will this adventure prove you're as bold an adventurer as Al-Razi was, or will you too soon end up ghosts?
(Dungeon Crawl Classics uses some non-standard dice they call "funky dice" such as d3s, d7s, and d14s. These will be provided if you need them.)

Registration is required. Enrolling in one session will automatically enroll you in all following sessions. (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.

The SEMO Jazz Bands will present their spring jazz concert, Swing Sammy Nestico, on April 14.

Under the direction of Dr. Felipe Brito, the evening will feature a mix of jazz and Hollywood tunes by Sammy Nestico. Nestico is best known for his arrangements for the Count Basie orchestra and movies such as Mission Impossible, Charlie’s Angels, and The Color Purple.

The spring jazz concert will take place Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.

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+)

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.

Join us at 1 PM on Wednesday, April 15, for Are You Ready? The Real Talk Session on Long-Term Care Costs, Choices, Care Decisions.

This presentation is a free event.

Please call 573-335-3331, ext. 206 to RSVP as space is limited.

For more information about the event, contact Morgan Slattery, Director of Guided Care at Aging Matters at 573-335-3331, ext 116 or by email at mslattery@agingmatters2u.com.