JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for January 2024.
In addition to the main library in Jackson, there are branch libraries in Altenburg and Perryville in the River Region and Scott City, Oran, Benton.
The phone number at the Altenburg Library is (573) 824-5267.
The library is open Tuesday and Thursday from 1-6 p.m., Wednesdays noon-6 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. -noon.
The phone number at the Perryville Branch is (573) 547-6508.
The library is open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Branch library programs:
Title: New Years Day Date and time: Monday, January 1 Place: Riverside Regional Library All Riverside Regional Library branches will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Title: National Sci-Fi Day Activity Date and time: Tuesday, January 2 from 9 am to 6 pm Place: Perryville Branch We’re celebrating National Sci-Fi Day. Come into the Perryville Branch and draw you most bizarre alien! For all ages.
Title: Coffee & Conversation Date and time: Tuesday, January 2 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Enjoy pleasant conversation and a great cup of coffee at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: Crochet Group Date and time: Tuesday, January 2 at 2 pm Place: Scott City Branch Join us at the Scott City Branch to make progress on your current crochet project, share ideas or get help if needed. For ages 7+.
Title: Super Hero Afternoon Date and time: Tuesday, January 2 at 3 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Have a super afternoon with a super hero movie and snacks for ages 13-17 at the Main Branch in Jackson.
Title: The Art of Collage Date and time: Wednesday, January 3 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Get the creative juices going by working with various materials to create a collages at the Scott City Branch. For ages 7+.
Title: Adult Game Day Date and time: Wednesday, January 3 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Games help to keep our minds alert and active. Join adults (ages 18+) at the Scott City Branch for gaming fun and a little friendly competition.
Title: Chess Date and time: Wednesday, January 3 at 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Chess improves memory, creativity and planning skills. Come into the Scott City Branch for a game or two. Don’t know how to play? Come learn!!! For ages 7+.
Title: Story in the Round Date and time: Wednesday, January 3 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’ll create a story together from beginning to end as a group at the Main Branch, Jackson. For ages 6-12.
Title: Teen Activity Date and time: Thursday, January 4 at 3:30 pm Place: Perryville Branch Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (ages 13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Friends of the Library Meeting Date and time: Thursday, January 4 at 5 pm Place: Scott City Branch Join the Friends of the Library@Scott City as they meet to discuss plans for supporting the Scott City Branch. For ages 18+. 3
Title: Toddler Story Time Date and time: Friday, January 5 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for stories, take time to play, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: National Bird Day Story Time and Craft Date and time: Friday, January 5 at 10:30 am Place: Perryville Branch We’re celebrating National Bird Day with story time and a birdseed craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Kids Sewing Class Date and time: Saturday, January 6 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch This class will show kids (ages 6+) the basics of sewing. Check with the Scott City branch for details and supply list.
Title: Adult Game Time Date and time: Monday, January 8 at 1:30 pm Place: Oran Branch Come in to the Oran Branch for some fun time playing games with other adults (ages 18+).
Title: Book Club Date and time: Monday, January 8 at 2 pm Place: Perryville Branch The Monday Adult Book Club (ages 18+) will discuss “Comfort and Joy” by Kristin Hannah at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Sewing Class Date and time: Monday, January 8 from 3 to 5 pm Place: Scott City Branch Learn to sew during our sewing class for adults (ages 18+). Check with the Scott City branch for details and supply list.
Title: Homework Club Date and time: Monday, January 8 at 3 pm Place: Oran Branch Need help on your homework? Want to get a head start before going home? Come to the library and get started for ages 7 to 17 at the Oran Branch.
Title: Riverside Book Club Date and time: Monday, January 8 at 7 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson This month we’ll be discussing “Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Extraordinary Ladies” by Vicky Zimmerman at the Main Branch in Jackson. For ages 18+.
Title: Beginning Spanish Class Date and time: Tuesday, January 9 at 1 pm Place: Scott City Branch Learn conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: Spanish Class Date and time: Tuesday, January 9 at 2 pm Place: Scott City Branch Practice your conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: DIY Craft: Suncatchers Date and time: Tuesday, January 9 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Enjoy craft time by making awesome suncatchers at the Main Branch, Jackson. For ages 6-17.
Title: Adult Coloring Date and time: Wednesday, January 10 from 9:30 to 11 am Place: Benton Branch Do you know that coloring has great health benefits for adults (ages 18+)? It reduces stress and fatigue and promotes better sleep and brain function, and it’s fun!! So come relax and color at the Benton Branch.
Title: The Art of Collage Date and time: Wednesday, January 10 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Get the creative juices going by working with various materials to create a collages at the Scott City Branch. For ages 7+.
Title: Adult Game Day Date and time: Wednesday, January 10 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Games help to keep our minds alert and active. Join other adults (ages 18+) at the Scott City Branch for gaming fun and a little friendly competition.
Title: Chess Date and time: Wednesday, January 10 at 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Chess improves memory, creativity and planning skills. Come into the Scott City Branch for a game or two. Don’t know how to play? Come learn!!! For ages 7+.
Title: Decorate Bookmarks Craft Date and time: Wednesday, January 10 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’re getting out the craft supplies so you can decorate your own bookmark at the Main Branch, Jackson. For ages 13-17.
Title: Book Club Date and time: Wednesday, January 10 at 6 pm Place: Perryville Branch The Wednesday Adult Book Club (ages 18+) will discuss “Comfort and Joy” by Kristin Hannah at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Winter Toddler Hour Date and time: Thursday, January 11 at 2 pm Place: Oran Branch We’ll have a winter-themed story time for ages 0-5 at the Oran Branch.
Title: Teen Activity Date and time: Thursday, January 11 at 3:30 pm Place: Perryville Branch Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (ages 13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Toddler Story Time Date and time: Friday, January 12 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for stories, take time to play, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson. We’ll have some fun with bubbles.
Title: Toddler Story Time Date and time: Friday, January 12 at 1 pm Place: Perryville Branch Join Ms. Robbie for a great toddler (ages 0-6) story time at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Family Movie Day Date and time: Saturday, January 13 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Oran Branch Join us for a super fun family movie for all ages at the Oran branch.
Title: Story time & Craft Date and time: Saturday, January 13 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch We’ll enjoy story time for ages 0-6 and crafts for all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Date and time: Monday, January 15 Place: Riverside Regional Library All Riverside Regional Library branches will be closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Title: Coffee & Conversation Date and time: Tuesday, January 16 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Enjoy pleasant conversation and a great cup of coffee at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: Crochet Group Date and time: Tuesday, January 2 at 2 pm Place: Scott City Branch Join us at the Scott City Branch to make progress on your current crochet project, share ideas or get help if needed. For ages 7+.
Title: The Art of Collage Date and time: Wednesday, January 17 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Get the creative juices going by working with various materials to create a collages at the Scott City Branch. For ages 7+.
Title: Adult Game Day Date and time: Wednesday, January 17 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Games help to keep our minds alert and active. Join adults (ages 18+) at the Scott City Branch for gaming fun and a little friendly competition.
Title: Chess Date and time: Wednesday, January 17 at 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Chess improves memory, creativity and planning skills. Come into the Scott City Branch for a game or two. Don’t know how to play? Come learn!!! For ages 7+.
Title: Rock Painting Craft Date and time: Wednesday, January 17 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Get creative with rock painting at the Main Branch in Jackson. For ages 13-17.
Title: Teen Activity Date and time: Thursday, January 18 at 3:30 pm Place: Perryville Branch Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (ages 13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Bead Working Craft Hour Date and time: Thursday, January 18 at 4 pm Place: Oran Branch We’ll have fun creating items with beads for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: National Popcorn Day Craft Date and time: Friday, January 19 at 11 am Place: Perryville Branch Come and join us and make a snowman out of popcorn at the Perryville Branch. For ages 3-8.
Title: Story Time Date and time: Friday, January 19 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for stories, take time to play with playdoh, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Sewing Circle Date and time; Friday, January 19 at 3:30 pm Place: Benton Branch Bring your current WIP (work-in-progress). Enjoy socializing, get inspired and ask for help from others at the Benton Branch. For all ages.
Title: Kids Sewing Class Date and time: Saturday, January 20 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch This class will help kids (ages 6+) learn the basics of sewing. Check with the Scott City branch for details and supply list.
Title: Book Club Date and time: Monday January 22 at 1:30 pm Place: Oran Branch Join us for a discussion of “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson at the Oran Branch. For ages 18+.
Title: Sewing Class Date and time: Monday, January 22 from 3 to 5 pm Place: Scott City Branch Learn to sew during our sewing class for adults ages 18 +. Check with the Scott City branch for details and supply list.
Title: Homework Club Date and time: Monday, January 22 at 3 pm Place: Oran Branch Need help on your homework? Want to get a head start before getting home to finish? Come to the library and get started for ages 7 to 17 at the Oran Branch.
Title: Junior Maker STEM Activities Date and time: Monday, January 22 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Come in and get your hands on STEM projects and activities at the Main Branch, Jackson. For ages 3-11.
Title: Riverside Virtual Book Club Date and time: Monday, January 22 at 7 pm Place: Virtual via Zoom This month we’ll be discussing the book “Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Extraordinary Ladies” by Vicky Zimmerman via zoom. Program for adults age18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 ext 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.
Title: Beginning Spanish Class Date and time: Tuesday, January 23 at 1 pm Place: Scott City Branch Learn conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For all ages. 10
Title: Spanish Class Date and time: Tuesday, January 23 at 2 pm Place: Scott City Branch Practice your conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: Book Club Date and time: Tuesday, January 23 at 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Join us for a great discussion at the Scott City Branch. Check with the branch for book selection. For ages 18+.
Title: National Compliment Day Date and time: Wednesday, January 24 from 9 am to 6 pm Place: Perryville Branch Need a boost? Come to the Perryville Branch for a feel good compliment. For all ages.
Title: Adult Coloring Date and time: Wednesday, January 24 from 9:30 to 11 am Place: Benton Branch Do you know that coloring has great health benefits adults (ages 18+)? It reduces stress and fatigue and promotes better sleep and brain function, and it’s fun!! So come relax and color at the Benton Branch.
Title: The Art of Collage Date and time: Wednesday, January 24 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Get the creative juices going by working with various materials to create a collages at the Scott City Branch. For ages 7+.
Title: Adult Game Day Date and time: Wednesday, January 24 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Games help to keep our minds alert and active. Join adults ages 18+ at the Scott City Branch for gaming fun and a little friendly competition.
Title: Chess Date and time: Wednesday, January 24 at 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Chess improves memory, creativity and planning skills. Come into the Scott City Branch for a game or two. Don’t know how to play? Come learn!!! For ages 7+.
Title: Video Game Time Date and time: Wednesday, January 24 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Teens, come show off you PSS and Xbox skills at the Main Branch, Jackson. For ages 13-17.
Title: Teen Activity Date and time: Thursday, January 25 at 3:30 pm Place: Perryville Branch Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (ages 13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Teen Advisory Board Meeting Date and time: Thursday, January 25 at 4 pm Place: Oran Branch We’re organizing our teen group (ages 13-17) at the Oran Branch. Come in and provide suggestions and ideas for programs and activities.
Title: Friends of Library Indoor Garages Sale Date and Time: Friday, January 26 from 9 am to 5 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Shop for gently used household items including jewelry, holiday and home decorations, kitchen items, craft supplies, puzzles, toys, and small working appliances at the Main Branch in Jackson. All proceeds benefit Riverside Regional Library.
Title: Toddler Story Time Date and time: Friday, January 26 at 10:30 am Place: Perryville Branch Join us for a fun-filled story time for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their caregivers at the Perryville Branch. 12
Title: Story Time Date and time: Friday, January 26 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for stories, take time to play, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Bingo Date and time: Friday, January 26 at 4 pm Place: Scott City Branch Everyone is welcome to come play some bingo at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Friends of Library Indoor Garages Sale Date and Time: Saturday, January 27 from 9 am to 12 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Shop for gently used household items including jewelry, holiday and home decorations, kitchen items, craft supplies, puzzles, toys, and small working appliances at the Main Branch in Jackson. All proceeds benefit Riverside Regional Library.
Title: Snowball Fight! Craft Date and time: Saturday, January 27 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch We’ll have great fun with a snowball fight for all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Family Movie Day Date and time: Saturday, January 27 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Oran Branch Join us for super fun family games for all ages at the Oran branch.
Title: National Puzzle Day Date and time: Monday, January 29 at 9 am to 6 pm Place: Perryville Branch Come into the Perryville Branch and work on a book-themed puzzle! For all ages.
Title: AARP Tax Preparation Help Date and Time: Monday, January 29 from 9 am to 3 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Come in and receive tax preparation assistance from trained AARP representatives at the Main Branch in Jackson. No registration needed. For ages 50+.
Title: White Elephant Bingo Date and time: Monday, January 29 at 1:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’re getting out the bingo cards and playing at the Oran Branch. For ages 18+.
Title: Homework Club Date and time: Monday, January 29 at 3 pm Place: Oran Branch Need help on your homework? Want to get a head start before getting home to finish? Come to the library and get started for ages 7 to 17 at the Oran Branch.
Title: Paint by Numbers Date and time: Tuesday, January 30 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’re getting out the paint and canvas and getting creative at the Main Branch, Jackson. For ages 10-14)
Title: The Art of Collage Date and time: Wednesday, January 31 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Get the creative juices going by working with various materials to create a collages at the Scott City Branch. For ages 7+.
Title: Adult Game Day Date and time: Wednesday, January 31 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Games help to keep our minds alert and active. Join adults ages 18+ at the Scott City Branch for gaming fun and a little friendly competition.
Title: Chess Date and time: Wednesday, January 31 at 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Chess improves memory, creativity and planning skills. Come into the Scott City Branch for a game or two. Don’t know how to play? Come learn!!! For ages 7+.
Title: Game On Batteries Not Included Date and time: Wednesday, January 31 from 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’re getting out the games so bring your friends. For ages 6-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson. Title: Teen Volunteer Council Society Date and time: Wednesday, January 31 from 4:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join us to plan activities and programs for teens by teens (ages 13-17) at the Main Branch, Jackson.