JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for February 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:
Toddler Hour: Thursday, February 8 at 2 pm Place: Oran Branch We’ll have a great Valentine’s Day story time for ages 0-5 and their caregivers at the Oran Branch.
Teen Activity: Thursday, February 8 at 3:30 pm Place: Perryville Branch Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (ages13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Valentines Craft Hour: Thursday, February 8 at 4 pm Place: Oran Branch Get creative at our Valentine’s Day craft time for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Story Time: Friday, February 9 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Enjoy flipbooks and hand puppets with Ms. Robbie at toddler story time (ages 0-6) at Main Branch, Jackson.
Toddler Story Time: Friday, February 9 at 1 pm Place: Perryville Branch Join Ms. Robbie for a great toddler (ages 0-6) story time at the Perryville Branch.
Crafts: Friday, February 9 at 2 pm Place: Benton Branch Join us for crafts for all ages at the Benton Branch
Valentine Crafting: Saturday, February 10 at 10 am to 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch Join us for some fun Valentine’s Day crafts for all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Story time: Saturday, February 10 at 10 am Place: Scott City Branch Join us for a fun Valentine’s Day story time for all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Family Movie Day: Saturday, February 10 at 10 am Place: Oran Branch Get the family out of the house and enjoy a family movie for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Afternoon Matinee: Monday, February 12 at 1 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join us for a great movie time for tweens and teens (ages 10-17) with popcorn at Main Branch, Jackson.
Bingo: Monday, February 12 at 1:30 pm Place: Oran Branch Join us for a fun game or two of Valentine bingo at the Oran Branch for ages 18+.
Book Club: Monday, February 12 at 2 pm Place: Perryville Branch The Monday Adult Book Club (ages 18+) will discuss “Cobalt Red” by Siddhaeth Kara at the Perryville Branch.
Homework Club: Monday, February 12 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.
Riverside Book Club: Monday, February 12 at 7 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson This month we’ll be discussing “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano at the Main Branch in Jackson. For ages 18+.
Beginning Spanish Class: Tuesday, February 13 at 1 pm Place: Scott City Branch Learn conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For ages 3+.
Spanish Class: Tuesday, February 13 at 2 pm Place: Scott City Branch Practice your conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For ages 3+.
Pom Pom Valentine Pillow: Tuesday, February 13 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join us for Valentine Pillow craft for ages 7-17 at the Main Branch in Jackson. Register at the circulation desk by February 9.
Qigong & Tai Chi: Wednesday, February 14 at 9:15 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Help improve your balance and strength with Qigong & Tai chi for adults (ages 18+) at the Main Branch, Jackson. Appropriate for most fitness levels.
Story Time: Wednesday, February 14 at 1 pm Place: Scott City Branch Join us for a fun story time and craft at the Scott City Branch. For ages 0-10.
The Art of Collage: Wednesday, February 14 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Get the creative juices going by working with various materials to create a collage at the Scott City Branch. For ages 7+.
Adult Game Day: Wednesday, February 14 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.
Chess: Wednesday, February 14 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 ages7+.
Teen Activity: Thursday, February 15 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.
Toddler Story Time: Friday, February 16 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for stories about dragons, take time to play, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Toddler Story Time: Friday, February 16 at 3 pm Place: Perryville Branch Join us for a fun-filled story time with Ms. Samantha for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their caregivers at the Perryville Branch.
Sewing Circle; Friday, February 16 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.
President’s Day: Monday, February 19 Place: Riverside Regional Library All Riverside Regional Library branches will be closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Coffee & Conversation: Tuesday, February 20 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.
Beginning Crochet: Tuesday, February 20 at 1 pm Place: Scott City Branch Would you like give handmade crocheted gifts? Join us at the Scott City Branch to learn how to crochet. For ages 7+.
Crochet Group: Tuesday, February 20 at 2 pm Place: Scott City Branch Need dedicated time to work on your works in progress? Join us at the Scott City Branch to make progress on your current project, share ideas or get help if needed. For ages 7+.
DIY Dream Catchers: Tuesday, February 20 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Get creative by making a dream catcher at the Main Branch, Jackson. For ages 7-17.
Qigong & Tai Chi: Wednesday, February 21 at 9:15 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Help improve your balance and strength with Qigong & Tai chi for adults (ages 18+) at the Main Branch, Jackson. Appropriate for most fitness levels.
Coloring: Wednesday, February 21 from 9:30 to 11 am Place: Benton Branch Do you know that coloring has great health benefits? It reduces stress and fatigue and promotes better sleep and brain function, and it’s fun!! All ages are welcome to come relax and color at the Benton Branch.
The Art of Collage: Wednesday, February 21 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Get the creative juices going by working with various materials to create a collage at the Scott City Branch. For ages7+.
Adult Game Day: Wednesday, February 21 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.
Chess: Wednesday, February 21 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+. 10
Board Game Fun: Wednesday, February 21 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Come in from the cold and enjoy board games with your friends (ages 8-17) at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Yogo for Kids: March 1 at 1 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Ms. Maggie Salem, certified yoga instructor, will lead “Yoga for Kids” (ages 2-6) at the Main Branch in Jackson beginning in March. Only 10 spots are available for this free yoga class, so register by February 22 at the circulation desk.
Teen Activity: Thursday, February 22 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.
Story Time: Friday, February 23 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 create a terrarium.
Story Time; Friday, February 23 at 2 pm Place: Benton Branch We’ll have a great story time for ages 0-6 and their caregivers at the Benton Branch.
Bingo: Friday, February 23 at 4 pm Place: Scott City Branch Everyone is welcome to come play some bingo at the Scott City Branch.
Family Game Day: Saturday, February 24 at 10 am Place: Oran Branch We’re getting out the games and will have loads of fun for the whole family (all ages) at the Oran Branch.
Story Time: Monday, February 26 at 10:30 am Place: Perryville Branch Come celebrate National Tell-a-Fairy-Tale Day with this special story time with Ms. Melissa for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Book Club: Monday, February 26 at 1:30 pm Place: Oran Branch Join us for a great book discussion at the Oran Branch for ages 18+. Check with branch for book selection.
Homework Club: Monday, February 26 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.
Bird Cake Creations: Monday, February 26 at 3:30 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Help the birds through the cold weather by making bird seed cakes at the Main Branch, Jackson. For ages 2-17.
Riverside Virtual Book Club: Monday, February 26 at 7 pm Place: Virtual via Zoom This month we’ll be discussing the book “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano via zoom. Program for adults age18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 ext 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.
Beginning Spanish Class: Tuesday, February 27 at 1 pm Place: Scott City Branch Learn conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Spanish Class: Tuesday, February 27 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.
Book Club: Tuesday, February 27 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+.
Qigong & Tai Chi: Wednesday, February 28 at 9:15 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Help improve your balance and strength with Qigong & Tai chi for adults (ages 18+) at the Main Branch, Jackson. Appropriate for most fitness levels.
The Art of Collage: Wednesday, February 28 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Get the creative juices going by working with various materials to create a collage at the Scott City Branch. For ages 7+.
Adult Game Day: Wednesday, February 28 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.
Chess: Wednesday, February 28 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+.
Parent/Child Book Club: Wednesday, February 28 at 6 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join this book club for children ages 8-12 and their parents who will read the same book and the get together and discuss it at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Teen Activity: Thursday, February 29 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.