Riverside Regional Library announces October events

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