JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for April 2024.
Title: Library Bingo
Date: through May 15
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Take the Library Bingo Challenge! Pick up a bingo sheet at the Main Branch in Jackson for all ages.
Between now and May 15, read the books and do the activities suggested on the bingo sheet.
Complete the challenge and return to the library by May 15 to be entered into a drawing for a $25
gift card.
Title: Poetry Contest
Date: through April 30
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
We’re celebrating National Poetry Month with a contest for ages 8-17. Submit your original poem to
the Main Branch in Jackson for a chance to win a prize. Contest ends April 30.
Title: Citizen Science Month
Date: through April 30
Place: Oran Branch
Check out a Science kit, STEM kit, telescope, binoculars or fishing pole and be entered into a
drawing at the Oran Branch. For all ages.
Title: Adult Game Time
Date and time: Monday, April 1 at 1:30 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Come enjoy time playing games with other adults (ages 18+) at the Oran Branch.
Title: Coffee & Conversation
Date and time: Tuesday, April 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 ages 18+.
Title: Beginning Crochet
Date and time: Tuesday, April 2 at 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Interested in learning to crochet? Join us at the Scott City Branch to share ideas or get help if
needed. For ages 6+.
Title: Crochet Group
Date and time: Tuesday, April 2 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 6+.
Title: Scavenger Hunt
Date and time: Wednesday, April 3
Place: Perryville Branch
It’s National Find a Rainbow Day!! Come into the Perryville Branch and count the rainbows and win a prize!
Title: Adult Coloring
Date and time: Wednesday, April 3 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!! Adults (ages 18+) are welcome to come relax and
color at the Benton Branch.
Title: Beaded Bracelets Craft
Date and time: Wednesday, April 3 at 1 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Wrap your wrist in style! Make an awesome beaded bracket for ages 8-17 at the Main Branch,
Jackson.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, April 3 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+.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, April 3 from 1 to 3 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Games help to keep our minds alert and active. Join adults (age 18+) at the Scott City Branch for gaming fun and a little friendly competition.
Title: Chess
Date and time: Wednesday, April 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: Rock Spider Craft
Date and time: Thursday, April 4 at 1 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
It’s Be Kind to a Spider Week so create your very own rock spider for ages 8-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, April 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, April 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+.
Title: National Dandelion Day Story Time
Date and time: Friday, April 5 at 10:30 am
Place: Perryville Branch
We’re getting into spring with a dandelion themed story time for ages 0-6 (and their caregivers) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, April 5 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join Ms. Robbie for a great story time. Take time to play and do crafts perfect for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Amateur Radio/HAM
Date and Time: Saturday, April 6 at 9:30 am
Place: Scott City Branch
Enjoy learning about HAM/Amateur Radio and what it takes to get your license for all ages at the
Scott City Branch.
Title: Kids Sewing Class
Date and time: Saturday, April 6 from 10 am to 12 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn to sew a cool project perfect for kids (age 7+). Check with the Scott City Branch for materials list and other details.
Title: National Library Week
Date and time: April 7-13
Place: All Branches
Love Your Library! Come into your local branch and see all we have to offer. Plus special activities this week to celebrate Ready, Set, Library!! All week come in to the Scott City Branch and register for a drawing for a gift card. Love your Library by submitting your favorite book quote online or in person to the Perryville Branch and win a prize! At the Oran Branch, we’ll announce the bookmark design contest winner. For all ages.
Title: CLOSED for Solar Eclipse
Date and time: Monday, April 8
Place: Riverside Regional Library
All Riverside Regional Library branches will be closed for the Solar Eclipse events. Look for Ms.
Robbie and make some great crafts at the Jackson festivities.
Title: Beginning Spanish Class
Date and time: Tuesday, April 9 at 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For ages 3+.
Please contact the branch to sign up.
Title: Spanish Class
Date and time: Tuesday, April 9 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+. Please contact the branch to sign up.
Title: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, April 10 at 9:15 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Qigong & Tai chi for adults (ages 18+) at the Main Branch, Jackson is a gentle exercise that works the whole body and is appropriate for most fitness levels. If you have questions, contact Frankie at 573-843-8141 or flhannan@rrlmo.org.
Title: Story time
Date and time: Wednesday, April 10 at 11 am
Place: Scott City Branch
Join us for a fun story time with Ms. Robbie for ages 0-10 at the Scott City Branch.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, April 10 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+.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, April 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, April 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 ages7+.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Thursday, April 11 at 11 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Join Ms. Robbie for an awesome buffalo themed story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Toddler Hour
Date and time: Thursday, April 11 at 2 pm
Place: Oran Branch
We’ll enjoy the warmer season with a spring-themed story time for ages 0-5 and their caregivers at the Oran Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, April 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: Jackson Reads Event
Date and time: Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 pm
Place: Jackson City Park
Join Ms. Robbie for this fun community event that promotes reading for all ages. Bring a blanket
and your favorite book or pick up a new book at the book swap. Enjoy stories from Ms. Robbie and other guest readers, food and other activities at the Jackson City Park. Event organized by Jackson R-2 School District.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, April 12 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Enjoy stories, games and crafts with Ms. Robbie at toddler story time (ages 0-6) at Main Branch,
Jackson.
Title: Crafts
Date and time: Friday, April 12 at 2 pm
Place: Benton Branch
Join us for crafts for all ages at the Benton Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, April 13 at 9:30 am
Place: Altenburg Branch
Think Spring and join us for a great story time and crafts for ages 3-8 at the Altenburg Branch.
Title: Spring Crafting and Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, April 13 at 10 am
Place: Scott City Branch
Get into the swing of spring with crafts for all ages and story time at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Family Movie Day
Date and time: Saturday, April 13 at 10 am
Place: Oran Branch
Get the family out of the house and enjoy a movie for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Monday, April 15 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Discover your next great read at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Incredible books at awesome prices available at the Scott City Branch. For all ages. All proceeds benefit the Scott City Branch.
Title: Book Discussion
Date and time: Monday, April 15 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.
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Monday, April 15 at 2 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
The Monday Adult Book Club (ages 18+) will discuss “The Music Shop” by Rachel Joyce at the
Perryville Branch.
Title: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, April 15 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, April 15 at 7 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
This month we’ll be discussing “The Wishing Game” by Allison Larkin at the Main Branch in
Jackson. For ages 18+.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Tuesday, April 16 from 11 am to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Discover your next great read at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Incredible books at awesome prices available at the Scott City Branch. For all ages. All proceeds benefit the Scott City Branch.
Title: Coffee & Conversation
Date and time: Tuesday, April 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 ages 18+.
Title: Beginning Crochet
Date and time: Tuesday, April 16 at 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Would you like to give handmade crocheted gifts? Join us at the Scott City Branch to learn how to crochet. For ages 6+.
Title: Crochet Group
Date and time: Tuesday, April 16 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 6+.
Title: Dream Catcher Craft
Date and time: Tuesday, April 16 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Use beads, feathers and dreams to make fabulous dream catchers for ages 7-12 at Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Adult Coloring
Date and time: Wednesday, April 17 from 9:30 am 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!! Adults (ages 18+) are welcome to come relax and
color at the Benton Branch.
Title: National Kite Day Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, April 17 from 10:30 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate National Kite Day with a fun story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Wednesday, April 17 from 11 am to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Discover your next great read at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Incredible books at awesome prices available at the Scott City Branch. For all ages. All proceeds benefit the Scott City Branch.
Title: Chess
Date and time: Wednesday, April 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: National Kite Day Craft
Date and time: Wednesday, April 17 at 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate National Kite Day by building your very own kite for ages 7+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Thursday, April 18 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Discover your next great read at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Incredible books at awesome prices available at the Scott City Branch. For all ages. All proceeds benefit the Scott City Branch.
Title: Friends of Library Indoor Garage Sale
Date and time: Thursday, April 18 from 3 pm to 6 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Find treasures at incredible prices for all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson. All proceeds benefit the Jackson Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, April 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: Craft Hour
Date and time: Thursday, April 18 at 4 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Join us for a fun Earth Day craft for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: Family Bingo
Date and time: Thursday, April 18 at 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Bring the family (all ages) in to the Perryville Branch for a rousing game (or two) of bingo.
Title: Friends of Library Indoor Garage Sale
Date and time: Friday, April 19 from 9 am to 6 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Find treasures at incredible prices for all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson. All proceeds benefit the Jackson Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, April 19 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: Book Sale
Date and time: Friday, April 19 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Discover your next great read at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Incredible books at awesome prices available at the Scott City Branch. For all ages. All proceeds benefit the Scott City Branch.
Title: Sewing Circle
Date and time; Friday, April 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: Friends of Library Indoor Garage Sale
Date and time: Saturday, April 20 from 9 am to 12 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Find treasures at incredible prices for all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson. All proceeds benefit the
Jackson Branch.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Saturday, April 20 from 9 am to 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Discover your next great read at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Incredible books at awesome
prices available at the Scott City Branch. For all ages. All proceeds benefit the Scott City Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us for Saturday story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Monday, April 22 at 10:30 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Come celebrate Earth Day with this special story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville
Branch.
Title: Earth Day Activities
Date and time: Monday, April 22 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Come in to the Scott City Branch and see the many ways you can lower your use of plastics!
Title: Earth Day Activities
Date and time: Monday, April 22 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Benton Branch
To celebrate Earth Day, we’re giving away vegetable and flower seeds at the Benton (for all ages,
while supplies last.)
Title: Gardening Bingo
Date and time: Monday, April 22 at 1:30 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Join us for a fun game or two of bingo at the Oran Branch for ages 18+. If you’re able, bring a
gardening item for the game.
Title: Sewing Class
Date and time: Monday, April 22 from 3 pm to 5 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn the basics of sewing and make great handmade items for ages 18+. Check with the Scott
City Branch for materials list and other details.
Title: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, April 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: Earth Day Craft
Date and time: Monday, April 22 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Celebrate Earth Day with a great craft making your own sun catcher wind chimes for ages 7-12 at
the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Riverside Virtual Book Club
Date and time: Monday, April 22 at 7 pm
Place: Virtual via Zoom
This month we’ll be discussing the book “The Wishing Game” by Allison Larkin via zoom. Program
for adults age 18+. 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, April 23 at 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For ages 3+.
Title: Spanish Class
Date and time: Tuesday, April 23 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+.
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Tuesday, April 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: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, April 24 at 9:15 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Qigong & Tai chi for adults (ages 18+) at the Main Branch, Jackson is a gentle exercise that works
the whole body and is appropriate for most fitness levels. If you have questions, contact Frankie at
573-843-8141 or flhannan@rrlmo.org.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, April 24 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+.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, April 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, April 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: Parent/Child Book Club
Date and time: Wednesday, April 24 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. This month we’ll be discussing “Frindle” by
Andrew Clements.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Thursday, April 25 at 11 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
We’re having fun with penguins on World Penguin Day at this story time for ages 0-6 at the
Perryville Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, April 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: Clothespin Lamp Craft
Date and time: Thursday, April 25 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Have a fun craft time making a lamp using clothes pins and fairy lights for ages 7-12 at the Main
Branch, Jackson.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, April 26 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join Ms. Robbie for stories, time to play and crafts perfect for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their
caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Plant and Bulb Swap
Date and time: Friday, April 26 from 1 to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Get ready for spring gardening at the annual plant swap. Bring in, pick up or trade plants and bulbs
at the Scott City Branch. For ages 18+.
Title: Story Time
Date and time; Friday, April 26 at 2 pm
Place: Benton Branch
We’ll have a great story time for ages 0-6 and their caregivers at the Benton Branch.
Title: Bingo
Date and time: Friday, April 26 at 4 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Bring the family (ages 6+) out for some great bingo fun at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Plant and Bulb Swap
Date and time: Saturday, April 27 from 9 am to 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Get ready for spring gardening at the annual garden and plant swap. Bring in, pick up or trade
plants and bulbs at the Scott City Branch. For ages 18+.
Title: Family Game Day
Date and time: Saturday, April 27 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.
Title: Adult Coloring and Craft Hour
Date and time: Monday, April 29 at 1:30 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Come in and relax and get creative with coloring and craft activities for ages 18+ at the Oran
Branch.
Title: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, April 29 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: Board Game Monday
Date and time: Monday, April 29 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Let’s play Herd Mentality! Join us for a fun time for ages 10-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.