CAPE GIRARDEAU –The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for May 2024.
There are two Riverside Regional Library branches in the River Region:
The Altenburg Branch, at 66 Poplar Street. Call (573) 824-5267
The Perryville Branch, at 800 City Park Drive. Call 573 547-6508
The programs and events:
Title: Library Bingo
Date: through May 15
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
How are you doing with the Library Bingo Challenge? You still have time to participate. 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: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, May 1 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: Coloring
Date and time: Wednesday, May 1 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.
Title: Story Time with Andy Armadillo
Date and time: Wednesday, May 1 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Andy Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse will join us for a special story time for toddlers (ages 0-6)
and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson.Title: Mother Goose Day Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, May 1 at 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
We’re celebrating Mother Goose with this great story time for ages 0-6 (and their caregivers) at the
Perryville Branch.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, May 1 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, May 1 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: Harry Potter Day Magic Wand Craft
Date and time: Thursday, May 2 from 9 am to 7 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
We’re celebrating Harry Potter with this drop in craft for ages 7-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, May 2 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: Harry Potter Day Magic Wand Craft
Date and time: Thursday, May 2 at 4 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
We’re celebrating Harry Potter so come in and make your own magic wand for ages 7-12 at the
Perryville Branch.
Title: Mother’s Day Craft Hour
Date and time: Thursday, May 2 at 4 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Come in and make a great craft for that celebrates Moms for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: Friends of the Library Meeting
Date and time: Thursday, May 2 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: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, May 3 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, May 4 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: May the 4th Be with You Activities
Date and Time: Saturday, May 4 from 10 am to 12 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Come enjoy fun activities celebrating May the 4th Day for all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Mother’s Day Card Craft
Date and time: Monday, May 6 from 9 am to 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
We’ll have the crafting supplies out for you to make a Mother’s Day card for all ages at the Perryville
Branch.
Title: Adult Game Time
Date and time: Monday, May 6 at 1:30 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Come enjoy time playing games with other adults (ages 18+) at the Oran Branch.
Title: Sewing & Mending Class
Date and time: Monday, May 6 from 3 pm to 5 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn the basics of mending and sewing 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, May 6 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: Coffee & Conversation
Date and time: Tuesday, May 7 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: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, May 8 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: Mother’s Day Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, May 8 at 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us as we celebrate Moms during this story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Story time
Date and time: Wednesday, May 8 at 11 am
Place: Scott City Branch
Join us for a fun story time for all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, May 8 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, May 8 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, May 8 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: Slime Time Craft
Date and time: Wednesday, May 8 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Let’s get slimed! Come make your own slime for ages 6-9 at Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Peter Pan Day Story Time
Date and time: Thursday, May 9 at 2 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us for a special story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Mother’s Day Craft
Date and time: Thursday, May 9 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Have a fun time making a craft to celebrate Mom for ages 7-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, May 9 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: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, May 10 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, May 10 at 2 pm
Place: Benton Branch
Join us for crafts for all ages at the Benton Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, May 11 at 9:30 am
Place: Altenburg Branch
Join us for a great story time and crafts for ages 3-8 at the Altenburg Branch.
Title: All About Bees Program
Date and time: Saturday, May 11 at 10 am
Place: Scott City Branch
Join us for a great program all about bees for all ages at the Scott City Branch. We might even taste
some honey.
Title: Family Movie Day
Date and time: Saturday, May 11 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: Adult Craft/Coloring Hour
Date and time: Monday, May 13 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: Book Club
Date and time: Monday, May 13 at 2 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
The Adult Book Club (ages 18+) will discuss “Master Class” by Christina Dalcher at the Perryville
Branch.
Title: Riverside Virtual Book Club
Date and time: Monday, May 13 at 7 pm
Place: Virtual via Zoom
This month we’ll be discussing the book “The Summer of Songbirds” by Kristy Woodson Harvey 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, May 14 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, May 14 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: Bead Bracelets Craft
Date and time: Tuesday, May 14 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Wrap your wrist in style! Make an awesome beaded bracket for ages 7-17 at the Main Branch,
Jackson.
Title: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, May 15 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: Coloring
Date and time: Wednesday, May 15 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!! All ages are welcome to come relax and color at the
Benton Branch.
Title: International Day of Families Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, May 15 at 10:30 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate Families with a fun story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, May 15 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, May 15 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, May 15 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: International Pickle Day Story Time
Date and time: Thursday, May 16 at 2 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
It’s International Pickle Day and we’ll have a fun story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Toddler Hour
Date and time: Thursday, May 16 at 2 pm
Place: Oran Branch
We’ll enjoy the warmer weather with a summer-themed story time for ages 0-5 and their caregivers
at the Oran Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, May 16 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: Stick Bird House Craft
Date and time: Thursday, May 16 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Have a fun craft time making a bird house. Activity is appropriate for ages 7-17 at the Main Branch,
Jackson.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, May 17 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: World Dinosaur Day Story Time
Date and time: Friday, May 17 at 10:30 am & 4 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
We’re having fun with dinosaurs on World Dinosaur Day at this story time for ages 0-6 at the
Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time; Friday, May 17 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: Endangered Species Day Story Time
Date and time: Monday, May 20 at 10:30 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Encounter endangered animals during with this special story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the
Perryville Branch.
Title: Book Discussion
Date and time: Monday, May 20 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: Track an Endangered Animal Program
Date and time: Monday, May 20 at 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Learn to track endangered animals during with this special program for ages 7-12 at the Perryville
Branch.
Title: Mending & Sewing Class
Date and time: Monday, May 20 from 3 pm to 5 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn the basics of mending and sewing great handmade items for ages 18+. Check with the Scott
City Branch for materials list and other details.
Title: Riverside Book Club
Date and time: Monday, May 20 at 7 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
This month we’ll be discussing “The Summer of Songbirds” by Kristy Woodson Harvey at the Main
Branch in Jackson. For ages 18+.
Title: Coffee & Conversation
Date and time: Tuesday, May 21 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, May 21 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, May 21 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: World Bee Day Story Time
Date and time: Tuesday, May 21 at 2 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
We’re celebrating the humble bee during this special story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the
Perryville Branch.
Title: Citizen Science Zombee Hunting Program
Date and time: Tuesday, May 21 at 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
It’s World Bee Day. Learn about how you can help scientists study bees during this special program
for ages 13+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, May 22 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, May 22 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, May 22 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, May 22 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: Welcome Summer Party
Date and time: Thursday, May 23 from 2 to 4 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
We’ll kick off the summer with games, fun and food for all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: World Turtle Day Craft
Date and time: Thursday, May 23 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
We’re celebrating turtles with an awesome craft for ages 6-9 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, May 23 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/Tween Summer Book Group
Date and time: Thursday, May 23 at 4 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Get together with other teens and tweens and discuss a book for ages 7 to 17 at the Oran Branch.
Title: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Date and time: Friday, May 24 from 9 am to 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
It’s National Scavenger Hunt Day so we’re sending you on a scavenger hunt for all ages at the
Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, May 24 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: Family Game Day
Date and time: Saturday, May 25 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: Memorial Day – CLOSED
Date: Monday, May 27
Place: All Riverside Regional Library Branches
All Riverside Regional Library Branches will be closed today for the Memorial Day Holiday.
Title: Beginning Spanish Class
Date and time: Tuesday, May 28 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, May 28 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: Book Club
Date and time: Tuesday, May 28 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, May 29 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, May 29 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, May 29 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, May 29 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: Parent/Child Book Club
Date and time: Wednesday, May 29 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’s book will be “The Brilliant
World of Tom Gates” by Liz Pichon.
Title: The Kinders
Date and time: Thursday, May 30 at 9 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
The Kinders, our favorite singing duo, will be kicking off our summer reading program with a fun,
energetic performance for all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson.
This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of
the Library and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri state Library, a division of the Office
of the Secretary of State.
Title: The Kinders
Date and time: Thursday, May 30 at 12 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
The Kinders, our favorite singing duo, will be kicking off our summer reading program with a fun,
energetic performance for all ages at the Perryville Branch.
This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of
the Library and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri state Library, a division of the Office
of the Secretary of State.
Title: The Kinders
Date and time: Thursday, May 30 at 3 pm
Place: Altenburg Branch
The Kinders, our favorite singing duo, will be kicking off our summer reading program with a fun,
energetic performance for all ages at the Altenburg Branch.
This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of
the Library and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri state Library, a division of the Office
of the Secretary of State.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, May 30 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: The Kinders
Date and time: Friday, May 31 at 9 am
Place: Oran Elementary School
The Kinders, our favorite singing duo, will be kicking off our summer reading program with a fun,
energetic performance for all ages at the Oran Elementary School, 310 Church Street, Oran.
This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of
the Library and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri state Library, a division of the Office
of the Secretary of State.
Title: National Smile Day Story Time
Date and time: Friday, May 31 at 10:30 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Come into the Perryville Branch today and we’ll put a smile on your face during this special story
time for ages 0-6.