JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library system has released its calendar of events for November, 2022.
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: November 1-30
Title: Contests
Place: Scott City Branch
Come into the Scott City branch for our contests – guess what’s in the jar and coloring contest. The Thanksgiving coloring contest for kids has three age levels – 0-6, 7-12 and 13-18. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Pick up your coloring sheet at the Scott City branch and return it by November 20.
Date: November 1 – 10
Title: Make cards for Veterans
Place: Perryville Branch
Make a Veteran’s Day card for a veteran at the Perryville Branch. Supplies will be provided. You can take the card with you and give it to a veteran you know or you can leave it at the library and it will be taken to the AMVETS.
Date: November 1 – 30
Title: Drawings
Place: Benton Branch
Enter our November drawings at the Benton Branch. Enter for a chance to win a cookbook on November 23 and a popcorn tin on November 30.
Date and time: Tuesday, November 1 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, November 1 from 2 to 3 pm
Title: Crochet Group
Place: Scott City Branch
Ready to crochet a beautiful Christmas present but can’t quite understand that pattern? Come in and get help from the Crochet Group at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 2 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: Wednesday, November 2 at 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, November 2 at 4 pm
Title: Friends of the Library meeting
Place: Perryville Branch
The Friends of the Library@Perryville will be meeting at the Perryville Branch to discuss activities and future plans.
Date and time: Thursday, November 3 at 10 am
Title: Toddler Time
Place: Perryville Branch
Join Mrs. Melissa for a “Kindness Counts” toddler time at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, November 3 at 3:30 pm
Title: Teen Activity
Place: Perryville Branch
Teens are invited to get together to make friendship pins at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, November 3 from 4 to 6:30 pm
Title: Friends of the Library Book Sale
Place Main Branch, Jackson
Looking for great reads at really great prices while also supporting the library? The Friends of the Library @ Jackson will have a book sale this weekend. Get the best selection by attending the members preview. Not a member? You can join at the door.
Date and time: Friday, November 4 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: Friday, November 4 from 9 am to 6:30 pm
Title: Friends of the Library Book Sale
Place Main Branch, Jackson
Looking for great reads at really great prices while also supporting the library? Then plan to attend the Friends of the Library @ Jackson book sale. Come early for the best selections. Books, DVDs, books on CD and VHS will be for sale at awesome prices.
Date and time: Saturday, November 5 from 9 am to 12 pm
Title: Friends of the Library Book Sale
Place Main Branch, Jackson
Looking for great reads at really great prices while also supporting the library? Then plan to attend the Friends of the Library @ Jackson book sale. Come early for the best selections. Books, DVDs, books on CD and VHS will be for sale at awesome prices.
Date and time: Monday, November 7 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, November 8 at 2 pm
Title: Spanish Class
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn conversational Spanish at the Scott City branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 9 at 11 am
Title: Toddler Story Time
Place: Scott City Branch
Join the Scott City staff for a Thank-ful story time.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 9 at 6 pm
Title: Book Club
Place: Perryville Branch
Join an interesting discussion of “Damnation Springs” by Ash Davidson at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, November 10 at 2 pm
Title: Toddler Hour
Place: Oran Branch
Join Mrs. Tiffany for a Thanksgiving Toddler Hour at the Oran Branch. Come for fun activities perfect to get toddlers and their caregivers out of the house as the weather turns colder.
Date and time: Thursday, November 10 at 3:30 pm
Title: Teen Activity
Place: Perryville Branch
Teens, get together for fun, crafts, and snacks at the Perryville Branch. Come and make Veteran’s Day cards, which will be given to the AMVETS.
Date and time: Thursday, November 10 from 4 to 9 pm
Title: Friends of Library @ Altenburg fundraiser
Place: Saxony Hills Brewery, Altenburg
Join the Friends of the Library @ Altenburg for a Give Back Thursday fundraiser at the Saxony Hills Brewery, 303 Maple Street, Altenburg. All are welcome to enjoy the Brewery’s fabulous food and beverages. 10% of the evening’s proceeds will go to the Friends of the Library, an organization which supports the Altenburg Branch library through the purchase of books, books on CD and program materials.
Date and time: Friday, November 11
Title: Veterans Day – CLOSED
Place: All Riverside Regional Library Branches
All Riverside Regional Library Branches will be closed on Friday, November 11 in honor of our veterans.
Date and time: Saturday, November 12 at 10 am
Title: Family Movie Day
Place: Oran Branch
We’ll have a great family movie playing at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Monday, November 14 at 2 pm
Title: Book Club
Place: Perryville Branch
Join an interesting discussion of “Long, Bright River” by Liz Moore at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Monday, November 14 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, November 15 from 1 to 3 pm
Title: Thanksgiving Party!!
Place: Scott City Branch
Stop in and enjoy festive treats and activities at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Tuesday, November 15 from 2 to 3 pm
Title: Crochet Group
Place: Scott City Branch
Ready to crochet a Christmas present but can’t quite understand that pattern? Come in and get help from the Crochet Group at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 16 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: Wednesday, November 16 at 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: Thursday, November 17 at 10 am
Title: Toddler Time
Place: Perryville Branch
Thanksgiving is almost here! Join Mrs. Melissa for “Being Grateful, Thankful and Blessed” toddler time at the Perryville Branch! Enjoy stories, activities and a take-and-make craft.
Date and time: Thursday, November 17 at 3:30 pm
Title: Teen Activity
Place: Perryville Branch
Teens, get together for a Friendsgiving potluck at the Perryville Branch. Bring a dish of your choice to share.
Date and time: Thursday, November 17 at 4 pm
Title: Craft Hour
Place: Oran Branch
Come in for great, grateful Thanksgiving craft at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Friday, November 18 at 10:30 am
Title: Story time
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Mrs. Sandy shows an attitude of gratitude with a Thanksgiving story time and craft at the Main Branch in Jackson.
Date and time: Friday, November 18 at 2 pm
Title: Crafts
Place: Benton Branch
Enjoy a fun and thank-ful craft at the Benton Branch.
Date and time: Monday, November 21 at 1:30 pm
Title: Book Group
Place: Oran Branch
Join us for an interesting discussion of “With the Fire on High” by Elizabeth Acevedo at the Oran Branch.
Date and time: Monday, November 21 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, November 21 at 5:30 pm
Title: Adult Story Time
Place: Perryville Branch
Take a few minutes out of the Thanksgiving week for the Adult Story Time at the Perryville Branch. Listen to several short stories from “Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude” and take home a craft kit.
Date and time: Monday, November 21 at 7 pm
Title: Riverside Book Club
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join us for a discussion of “Sparks Like Stars” by Nadia Hashimi at the Main Branch in Jackson.
Date and time: Tuesday, November 22 at 2 pm
Title: Spanish Class
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn conversational Spanish at the Scott City branch.
Date and time: Tuesday, November 22 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, November 23 at 11 am
Title: Toddler Story Time
Place: Scott City Branch
Enjoy a great-ful story time for toddlers and their caregivers at the Scott City branch.
Date and time: Saturday, November 26 at 10 am
Title: Craft Time
Place: Scott City Branch
Get ready for Christmas by creating your very own festive Christmas Globe Ornament at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Monday, November 28 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, November 28 at 7 pm
Title: Riverside Virtual Book Club
Place: via Zoom
Join us for a discussion of “Sparks Like Stars” by Nadia Hashimi. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 ext 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org