Community Calendar

Love chess or want to sharpen your skills? Join our Chess Club, open to all adults interested in the game—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player. Meet fellow enthusiasts, enjoy friendly matches, and improve your strategy in a relaxed setting. Drop in anytime; no registration needed. We meet in the Genealogy Room in Adult Services. Come make your next move! (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.

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.

“Unearth the Sounds of Science” will demonstrate sound and energy with the “dinosaur-in-a-can” experiment, kid-created thunderstorm, and more. This program makes science come alive by involving the audience, explaining concepts on a level that many ages can understand, and sparking curiosity.

For all ages at Main Branch, Jackson.

Join us for Toddler Time—an interactive storytime designed to spark your child’s love of books and language! Through lively stories, catchy songs, and playful activities, toddlers will explore the joy of reading while building essential early literacy skills. Parents and caregivers will also discover creative ways to support their child’s learning journey at home. Perfect for ages 1–3. Come share the fun and watch your little one’s imagination grow! (ages 1-2)

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.

“Unearth the Sounds of Science” will demonstrate sound and energy with the “dinosaur-in-a-can” experiment, kid-created thunderstorm, and more. This program makes science come alive by involving the audience, explaining concepts on a level that many ages can understand, and sparking curiosity.

For all ages at Perryville Branch.

Join fellow American Mahjong enthusiasts for a fun and friendly game session! This event is for players who already know the rules and want to enjoy some lively rounds together. If you have your own mahjong set, please bring it along—our library has only two sets available. Feel free to bring your favorite snack or drink to enjoy while you play. No registration needed—just drop in and join the fun! (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.

“Unearth the Sounds of Science” will demonstrate sound and energy with the “dinosaur-in-a-can” experiment, kid-created thunderstorm, and more. This program makes science come alive by involving the audience, explaining concepts on a level that many ages can understand, and sparking curiosity.

For all ages at Altenburg Branch.

Join SEMO Moms Demand Action at the Peace Park in downtown Cape Girardeau for Wear Orange 2026. The Mayor will present a Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation, a youth group will provide music, and the Be SMART for Kids program will distribute free gun locks. We are collecting new or gently used books for kids from pre-school to 8th grade for the Summer Reading Program at St. James AME Church. Please Wear Orange, donate a book and help us honor all lives taken and impacted by gun violence. Visit wearorange.org for more info.

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 us for a day of fun to celebrate the beginning of the Summer season!

From 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. all four floors of the mill will be open for free self-guided tours. Self-guided tours of the first floor go until 4 p.m.

Large format checkers, four in a row, corn hole, and other classic board and lawn games will be setup inside the mill and covered bridge.

There will also be a full bubble station with bubble solution and wands to make giant bubbles in the day use area.

SEMO Inflatables will have inflatable bounce houses set up in the day use area. Fee for entrance into bounce houses.

SEMO Sno Cones and BBQ 2 the Rescue will be selling delicious snow cones, sodas and BBQ in the day use area.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call (573) 243-4591.

113 Bollinger Mill Road Burfordville, MO.

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.