Community Calendar

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.

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.

Grab your young one and head to the library for some group toddler time, sharing a story and learning important lessons. Enjoy funny, colorful books, ones that rhyme, and ones that teach valuable life lessons. Sometimes we have games, sometimes we have crafts, but we always have a great time with our friends! For ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.

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.

Fuel your next masterpiece with a sweet treat! Join us for our next Cultured Donuts class, an hour-long window of unbridled creativity. Free donuts and inspiration provided!

(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.

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.

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

Teens Only
Parents, please plan to drop your teen off to enjoy this event with their peers.

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)

As a group, we’ll play some “Scene It?” trivia and puzzles. Then participants can break out and try other Harry Potter board games of varying levels. This is a collaboration with Heartland Gaming! For ages 8+ at the Riverside Regional Library Main Branch, Jackson.

Drop in anytime from 9 a.m. to noon for a hands‑on look at the Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The college is career‑focused, offering programs in nursing, surgical technology, radiologic technology, ultrasound, and more.

Explore our labs, try interactive demonstrations and meet 63instructors, current students and our financial aid team. Come see what your future in healthcare could look like.

It’s free. It’s open to everyone. No RSVP needed.