JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library system has announced its events for December 2022.
There are two branches of the Riverside Regional Library System in the River Region: a branch is located in Altenburg and another branch is in Perryville.
The Altenburg Branch Library is located at 66 Poplar Street. The phone number is (573) 824-5267.
The Perryville Branch Library is located at 800 City Park Drive in the Perry Park Center. The phone number is (573) 547-6508.
Now, the December 2022 events: (River Region branches are in bold).
Date: December 1-30 Title: Christmas Take-n-makes Craft Kits Place: All Branches Come in and pick up a craft kits to make at home. Available at all branches.
Date: December 1 – 30 Title: Elf on the Shelf Weekly Drawing Place: Scott City Branch Can you find the elf on the shelf at the Scott City Branch? Find it and get entered for a weekly drawing.
Date: December 1 – 17 Title: Winter Basket Drawing Place: Perryville Branch Enter our drawing for a lovely winter themed basket at the Perryville Branch from December 1 through December 17.
Date: December 1 -22 Title: Make Christmas Cards Place: Main Branch, Jackson Brighten someone’s day!!! Come into the Jackson Branch and make a Christmas Card. We will deliver them to residents of local nursing homes.
Date: December 1-23 Title: 12 Days of Christmas Drawing Place: Benton Branch Enter our December drawing for a chance to win one of 12 different prizes. We will draw 12 different days between December 1 and 23.
Date and time: Thursday, December 1 at 3:30 pm Title: Teen Activity Place: Perryville Branch Enjoy crafts, activities and snacks with other teens at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Friday, December 2 at 3:30 pm Title: Bingo Place: Benton Branch Join us for a rousing good time and a fun game (or two) of CHRISTMAS BINGO! at the Benton Branch. Bring a small wrapped gift to share.
Date and time: Friday, December 2 from 1 pm to 6 pm Title: Book & Craft Sale Place Benton Branch Looking for great reads at really great prices while also supporting the library? Then plan to attend the craft and book sale at the Benton Branch. Come early for the best selection. Think Christmas gifts!!
Date and time: Saturday, December 3 from 8 am to 12 noon Title: Book & Craft Sale Place Benton Branch Looking for great reads at really great prices while also supporting the library? Then plan to attend the craft and book sale at the Benton Branch. Come early for the best selection. Think Christmas gifts!!
Date and time: Saturday, December 3 at 9 am Title: Christmas Craft Place: Scott City Branch Handmade gifts and cards are extra special. Make your own Christmas cards and gift tags at the Scott City Branch. We’ll provide the supplies while you provide the creativity. Date and time: Saturday,
December 3 at 10:30 am Title: The Kinders Performance Place: Perryville Branch Get into the Christmas spirit with a fun and festive performance by the Kinders. This husband and wife team are a favorite program during our summer read program, so what could be better than a holiday performance by these energetic and creative performers.
Date and time: Saturday, December 3 at 1 pm Title: The Kinders Performance Place: Main Branch, Jackson Get into the Christmas spirit with a fun and festive performance by the Kinders. This husband and wife team are a favorite program during our summer read program, so what could be better than a holiday performance by these energetic and creative performers
Date: December 5 – 10 Title: Winter Scavenger Hunt Place: Perryville Branch Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the Perryville branch. Complete the hunt and return it in for prizes through December 10.
Date and time: Monday, December 5 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, December 6 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, December 6 from 2 to 3 pm Title: Crochet Group Place: Scott City Branch Looking for some last minute help to finish that beautiful Christmas present? Come in and find that needed help from the Crochet Group at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, December 7 at 9:30 am to 11 am Title: Adult Coloring Place: Benton Branch Take some time out of the holiday preparations to relax and let your creative side show with adult coloring at the Benton Branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, December 7 at 10 am Title: Toddler Time Place: Perryville Branch Join Mrs. Melissa for a winter themed toddler time at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, December 7 at 11 am Title: Toddler Story Time Place: Scott City Branch Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy a holiday toddler full story time at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, December 7 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, December 8 at 2 pm Title: Toddler Hour Place: Oran Branch Join Mrs. Tiffany for a Christmas Toddler Hour at the Oran Branch. Come for festive activities perfect to get toddlers and their caregivers ready for Christmas.
Date and time: Thursday, December 8 at 3:30 pm Title: Teen Activity Place: Perryville Branch Teens, get together for festive fun, crafts, and snacks at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Friday, December 9 at 2 pm Title: Crafts Place: Benton Branch Enjoy a fun Christmas craft at the Benton Branch.
Date and time: Saturday, December 10 at 9 am Title: Snowman Craft Place: Scott City Branch Join us for a fun snowman craft at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Saturday, December 10 at 10 am Title: Family Movie Day Place: Oran Branch We’ll have a great family movie playing at the Oran Branch. Which Christmas favorite will it be?
Date and time: Monday, December 12 at 2 pm Title: Book Club Place: Perryville Branch We’ll have a great discussion of “Rock Paper Scissors” by Alice Feeney at the Perryville Branch. What an intriguing title!!
Date and time: Monday, December 12 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, December 13 at 2 pm Title: Spanish Class Place: Scott City Branch Learn conversational Spanish at the Scott City branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, December 14 at 2 pm Title: Cookie Swap Place: Scott City Branch Want to try some different Christmas cookies? Is a batch too many for your family? Come swap cookies and try new ones and get more variety for your family at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Thursday, December 15 at 4 pm Title: Craft Hour Place: Oran Branch Come in for festive Christmas craft at the Oran Branch. Will it be something for your tree? Or something to give to someone?
Date and time: Thursday, December 15 at 3:30 pm Title: Teen Activity Place: Perryville Branch Teens, get together for a fun and festive time at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Friday, December 16 at 10:30 am Title: Story time Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’ll have a festive good time with a Christmas story time and craft at the Main Branch in Jackson.
Date and time: Friday, December 16 at 4 pm Title: Christmas Bingo Place: Scott City Branch Join us for a game (or two) of Bingo at the Scott City Branch.
Date and time: Saturday, December 17 at 10 am Title: Christmas Party Place: Altenburg Branch Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Altenburg Branch. We’ll have treats and activities to get us in the Christmas spirit. Maybe we can get Santa to read us a story, too!!
Date and time: Saturday, December 17 at 10 am Title: Christmas Party Place: Scott City Branch Santa Claus will be visiting the Scott City Branch to get us in the Christmas spirit.
Date and time: Saturday, December 17 at 10 am Title: Christmas Party Place: Oran Branch Santa Claus will be visiting the Oran Branch to get us in the Christmas spirit.
Date and time: Monday, December 19 at 7 pm Title: Riverside Book Club Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’re getting into the Christmas spirit by reading and discussing “The Santa Suit” by Mary Kay Andrews at the Main Branch in Jackson.
Date and time: Tuesday, December 20 from 1 to 3 pm Title: Christmas Party!! Place: Scott City Branch Stop in and enjoy festive treats and activities at the Scott City Branch. Keep a look out for the big guy in the bright red suit!!
Date and time: Wednesday, December 21 at 9:30 am Title: Adult Coloring Place: Benton Branch Take some time out of your holiday preparations to relax and let your creative side show with adult coloring at the Benton Branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, December 21 at 10 am Title: Toddler Time Place: Perryville Branch It’s almost Christmas and that’s the focus for this toddler story time with Mrs. Melissa at the Perryville Branch.
Date and time: Wednesday, December 21 at 11 am Title: Toddler Story Time Place: Scott City Branch Enjoy a Christmas story time for toddlers and their caregivers at the Scott City branch.
Date and time: Saturday, December 24 Title: Christmas Eve – CLOSED Place: All Riverside Regional Library Branches will be closed on Saturday, December 24 for Christmas Eve.
Date and time: Monday, December 26 Title: Christmas – CLOSED Place: All Riverside Regional Library Branches will be closed on Monday, December 26 as we continue our Christmas celebration.
Date and time: Monday, December 26 at 7 pm Title: Riverside Book Club Place: Virtual via Zoom We’re getting into the Christmas spirit by reading and discussing “The Santa Suit” by Mary Kay Andrews. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 ext 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org
Date and time: Tuesday, December 27 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: Thursday, December 29 at 3:30 pm Title: Teen Activity Place: Perryville Branch Teens, get together for a fun and festive time at the Perryville Branch. It’s your last chance this year!!