JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library system has released its calendar of events for September.
There are two branches of the library in the River Region: Altenburg and Perryville.
The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street. The phone number is 573 824-5267.
The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive. The phone number is 573 547-6508.
This list covers the entire Riverside Regional Library system.
Date: October 1-31
Title: Contests
Place: Scott City Branch
Come into the Scott City branch for our contests – guess the pumpkin’s weight. Search for spiders and bones. Find them for a treat. Enter a drawing for a fall themed basket.
Date: October 1-31
Title: Halloween Writing Challenge
Place: Scott City Branch
Write a short story contest. Check at the Scott City branch for details.
Date and time: Monday, October 3 at 3 pm
Title: Homework Club
Place: Oran Branch
Get a head start on your homework and some help if needed with the Homework Club at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 4 from 1 to 3 pm
Title: Coffee & Conversation
Place: Scott City Branch
Stop in and enjoy some coffee and get to know other library patrons at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 4 from 2 to 3 pm
Title: Crochet Group
Place: Scott City Branch
Want to learn crochet or need help reading a pattern? Come in and get help from the Crochet Group at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 4 from 3 pm
Title: Chess
Place: Scott City Branch
Come into the Scott City branch for a game of chess. Don’t know how to play? Come learn!!!
Date and time: Wednesday, October 5 at 9:30 am
Title: Adult Coloring
Place: Benton Branch
Take some time out of your week to relax and let your creative side show with adult coloring at the Benton Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, October 6 at 10:30 pm
Title: Toddler Time
Place: Perryville Branch
It’s cool and crisp outside. Perfect time to head to the Perryville branch library for a fall-themed toddler time!
Date and time: Thursday, October 6 at 3:30 pm
Title: Teen Activity
Place: Perryville Branch
Teens, get together for laughs, crafts, and snacks at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, October 6 from 4 to 9 pm
Title: Friends of the Library@Altenburg Fundraiser
Place: Saxony Brewery, 303 Maple Street, Altenburg
Join the Friends of the Library@Altenburg for Give Back Thursdays at Saxony Hills Brewery in Altenburg. A portion of the proceeds for food purchased this evening will go to the Friends to fund library projects and materials.
Date and time: Friday, October 7 at 3:30 pm
Title: Bingo
Place: Benton Branch
Join us for a rousing good time and a fun game (or two) of BINGO! at the Benton Branch.
Date and time: Saturday, October 8 at 10am
Title: Family Movie Day
Place: Oran Branch
We’ll have a great family movie playing at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Monday, October 10 at 2 pm
Title: Book Club
Place: Perryville Branch
Join a lively discussion of “The Maid” by Nita Prose at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Monday, October 10 at 3 pm
Title: Homework Club
Place: Oran Branch
Get a head start on your homework and some help if needed with the Homework Club at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 11 at 2 pm
Title: Spanish Class
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn conversational Spanish at the Scott City branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, October 12 at 6 pm
Title: Book Club
Place: Perryville Branch
Join an interesting discussion of “Hadley and Grace” by Suzanne Redfearn at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, October 13 at 6 pm
Title: Teen Night
Place: Oran Branch
Calling all teens! We’ll have great activities and help you get ready for Halloween with Halloween make up at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, October 13 at 3:30 pm
Title: Teen Activity
Place: Perryville Branch
Teens, get together for laughs, crafts, and snacks at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Friday, October 14 at 10:30 am
Title: Story time
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
We’re getting ready for Halloween. Join Mrs. Sandy for a spooky, fun story time at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Date and time: Friday, October 14 at 2 pm
Title: Crafts
Place: Benton Branch
Enjoy a fun and fall-like craft at the Benton Branch.
Date: October 17-23
Title: Friends of the Library Week
Place: All Riverside Library Branches
Friends of the Library groups support activities and programs of the library through fundraising and other activities. If you’re interested is supporting the library, talk to the staff at your local branch.
Date and time: Monday, October 17 at 3 pm
Title: Homework Club
Place: Oran Branch
Get a head start on your homework and some help if needed with the Homework Club at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Monday, October 17 at 7 pm
Title: Riverside Book Club
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join us for a delicious discussion of “Love and Saffron” by Kim Fay at the Main Branch in Jackson.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 18 from 1 to 3 pm
Title: Coffee & Conversation
Place: Scott City Branch
Stop in and enjoy some coffee and get to know other library patrons at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 18 from 2 to 3 pm
Title: Crochet Group
Place: Scott City Branch
Want to learn crochet or need help reading a pattern? Come in and get help from the Crochet Group at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 18 from 3 pm
Title: Chess
Place: Scott City Branch
Come into the Scott City branch for a game of chess. Don’t know how to play? Come learn!!!
Date and time: Wednesday, October 19 at 9:30 am
Title: Adult Coloring
Place: Benton Branch
Take some time out of your week to relax and let your creative side show with adult coloring at the Benton Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, October 20 at 10:30 pm
Title: Toddler Time
Place: Perryville Branch
Halloween is almost here! Join Mrs. Melissa for a spooky and fun toddler time at the Perryville Branch! Enjoy stories, activities and a take-and-make craft.
Date and time: Thursday, October 20 at 3:30 pm
Title: Teen Activity
Place: Perryville Branch
Teens, get together for laughs, crafts, and snacks at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, October 20 at 4 pm
Title: Craft Hour
Place: Oran Branch
Come in for great, spooky fun Halloween craft at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Monday, October 24 at 3 pm
Title: Book Group
Place: Oran Branch
Join us for a fun discussion of “Run, Rose, Run” by Dolly Parton and James Patterson at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Monday, October 24 at 3 pm
Title: Homework Club
Place: Oran Branch
Get a head start on your homework and some help if needed with the Homework Club at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Monday, October 24 at 7 pm
Title: Riverside Virtual Book Club
Place: via Zoom
Join us for a delicious discussion of “Love and Safron” by Kim Fay. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 ext 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org
Date and time: Tuesday, October 25 at 2 pm
Title: Spanish Class
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn conversational Spanish at the Scott City branch.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 25 at 3 pm
Title: Book Club
Place: Scott City Branch
Join us for a stimulating book conversation. Contact the Scott City Branch for details.
Date and time: Wednesday, October 26 from noon to 6 pm
Title: Medicare Supplemental Insurance Sign-up
Place: Altenburg Branch
Liz Yokley with Aging Matters will be at the Altenburg Branch to assist seniors in selecting Medicare supplemental insurance. Appointments are required. Contact the library at 573-824-5267 to sign up for a time to meet with Liz.
Date and time: Thursday, October 27 at 2 pm
Title: Toddler Hour
Place: Oran Branch
Toddlers and their caregivers will enjoy a fun Halloween storytime and craft at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, October 27 at 3:30 pm
Title: Teen Activity
Place: Perryville Branch
Teens, get together for laughs, crafts, and snacks at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Friday, October 28 at 10:30 am
Title: Halloween story time and trick or treat
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
It’s Halloween and what better place to trick or treat than the library!! Come in for a story time with Mrs. Sandy and search the library for tricks or treats.
Date and time: Friday, October 28 at 4 pm
Title: Haunted BINGO!
Place: Scott City Branch
Join us for a rousing and haunting game of BINGO! at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Saturday, October 29 at 10 am
Title: Halloween Costume Contest
Place: Oran Branch
Dress up in your Halloween best and come into the Oran Branch to participate in our Halloween Costume Contest.
Date and time: Monday, October 31 at 3 pm
Title: Homework Club
Place: Oran Branch
Get a head start on your homework and some help if needed with the Homework Club at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Monday, October 31 at 4 to 6 pm
Title: Trick or Treat
Place: Oran Branch