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
A complete list of programs for the entire library system is available here:
Riverside Regional Library Programs and Events for June 2024
Programs at the two Perry County libraries:
Summer Story time Date and time: Monday, June 3 at 11 am and 3 pm Place: Perryville Branch Kick the summer off right with a fun summer-themed story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Hot Air Balloon Story Time Date and time: Wednesday, June 5 at 11 am & 3 pm Place: Perryville Branch Take flight with a fun story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch
Green Bear Project Date and time: Thursday, June 6 at 12 pm Place: Perryville Branch The Green Bear Project will lead all ages in fun activities at the Perryville Branch.
Green Bear Project Date and time: Thursday, June 6 at 3 pm Place: Altenburg Branch The Green Bear Project will lead all ages in fun activities at the Altenburg Branch.
Drop-in Craft Date and time: Thursday, June 6 from 1 to 6 pm Place: Altenburg Branch Drop in for a great craft project for ages 6-12 at the Altenburg Branch
Teen Activity Date and time: Thursday, June 6 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.
Chocolate Ice Cream Day Date and time: Friday, June 7 from 9 am to 6 pm Place: Perryville Branch Sign up for summer reading challenge and get a fudge pop for all ages at the Perryville Branch. (while supplies last).
Butterfly Story Time Date and time: Monday, June 10 at 11 am Place: Perryville Branch Enjoy a special story time and craft about beautiful butterflies for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch
Book Club Date and time: Monday, June 10 at 2 pm Place: Perryville Branch The Adult Book Club (ages 18+) will discuss “Tell Me My Name” by Erin Ruddy at the Perryville Branch.
Will Stuck’s Adventure into the Absurd Date and time: Tuesday, June 11 at 12 pm Place: Perryville Branch Join us as we welcome Will Stuck’s Adventure into the Absurd. Take a journey into Will’s high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S – Music, educations, stories and science – plus plenty of fun for all ages at the Perryville Branch. This project 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.
Will Stuck’s Adventure into the Absurd Date and time: Tuesday, June 11 at 3 pm Place: Altenburg Branch Join us as we welcome Will Stuck’s Adventure into the Absurd. Take a journey into Will’s high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S – Music, educations, stories and science – plus plenty of fun for all ages at the Altenburg Branch. This project 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.
Drop-in Craft Date and time: Thursday, June 13 from 1 to 6 pm Place: Altenburg Branch Drop in for a great craft project for ages 6-12 at the Altenburg Branch.
Teen Activity Date and time: Thursday, June 13 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.
Father’s Day Story Time Date and time: Friday, June 14 at 11 am & 3 pm Place: Perryville Branch Join us as we celebrate Dads during this story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Story Time Date and time: Saturday, June 15 at 9:30 am Place: Altenburg Branch Join us for a great story time and crafts for ages 3-8 at the Altenburg Branch.
Leonardo Music Date and time: Tuesday, June 18 at 12 pm Place: Perryville Branch Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves. It’s time to go rockin’ and reading with Leonardo. Leonardo’s humorous high energy program of songs, jokes, stories and dance moved for all ages will inspire little rockers to become big readers at the Perryville Branch. This project 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.
Leonardo Music Date and time: Tuesday, June 18 at 3 pm Place: Altenburg Branch Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves. It’s time to go rockin’ and reading with Leonardo. Leonardo’s humorous high energy program of songs, jokes, stories and dance moved for all ages will inspire little rockers to become big readers at the Altenburg Branch. This project 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.
Drop-in Craft Date and time: Thursday, June 20 from 1 to 6 pm Place: Altenburg Branch Drop in for a great craft project for ages 6-12 at the Altenburg Branch.
Summer Solstice Flower Crown Take-n-make Date and Time: Date and time: Thursday, June 20 from 9 am to 6 pm Place: Perryville Branch Join us in celebrating the summer solstice with this flower craft for all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Teen Activity Date and time: Thursday, June 20 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.
World Day of Music Story Time Date and time: Friday, June 21 at 11 am & 3 pm Place: Perryville Branch We’ll make beautiful music together during this special story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Riverside Virtual Book Club Date and time: Monday, June 24 at 7 pm Place: Virtual via Zoom This month we’ll be discussing the book “Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure” by Matthew Algeo via zoom. Program for adults age 18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 ext 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.
Bird Seed Cakes Craft Date and time: Tuesday, June 25 at 3 pm Place: Altenburg Branch Have a fun craft time making bird seed cakes to attract and feed birds in your yard. Activity is appropriate for ages 4-17 at the Altenburg Branch.
Drop-in Craft Date and time: Thursday, June 27 from 1 to 6 pm Place: Altenburg Branch Drop in for a great craft project for ages 6-12 at the Altenburg Branch.
Teen Activity Date and time: Thursday, June 27 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.
Family Bingo Date and time: Thursday, June 27 at 6 pm Place: Perryville Branch Bring the family (all ages) out for some great bingo fun at the Perryville Branch.