CAPE GIRARDEAU –The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for July 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:
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Programs at the two Perry County libraries:
Backpack Drawing
Through July 31
Perryville Branch
Enter drawing for a backpack filled with school supplies (ages 6-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Joke Day Drawing
July 1
Perryville Branch
Enter drawing for joke book (all ages) at the Perryville Branch.
Library Card Drawing
Through July 31
All Riverside Regional Library Branches
Want to take advantage of all the library has to offer? Then come in and sign up for a FREE library card at a Riverside Library Branch near you. Library cards are available to residents of Cape, Perry and Scott Counties with ID and proof of residence for ages 3 and up. All who sign up for a card by July 31 will be entered into a special drawing.
Adventure Begins at YOUR Library Summer Reading Challenge
through July 31
All Riverside Regional Library Branches
Summer is a great time to get into reading for pleasure. Reading keeps kids engaged and maintains and even improves reading skills. Sign up for the summer reading challenge via the Beanstack app or pick up a reading log at a library branch near you. The reading goal for all ages is 480 minutes. Complete the challenge to earn prizes.
International Joke Day Story time
Monday, July 1 at 3 pm
Perryville Branch
We’re laughing our way through International Joke Day with a special story time for ages 7-12 at the Perryville Branch.
Independence Day Story Time
Wednesday, July 3 at 11 am and 3 pm
Perryville Branch Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with a patriotic story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Early Closing
Wednesday, July 3 at 5 pm
Perryville Branch
The Perryville Branch will close at 5 pm today because of an early closing by the Perry Park Center. Enjoy the fireworks!!
Register by July 3 for
Dream Catchers
Tuesday, July 9 at 3 pm
Altenburg Branch
Join us for this great craft and create your own dream catchers for ages 10-17 at the Altenburg Branch.
All Branches Closed
Thursday, July 4
All Riverside Regional Library Branches
All Riverside Regional Library Branches will be closed today in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Be A Kid Again Day Drawing
July 8-13
Perryville Branch
Enter drawing for board game (all ages) at the Perryville Branch
Adult Book Club
Monday, July 8 at 2 pm
Perryville Branch
The Adult Book Club (ages 18+) will discuss “The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Callahan Henry at the Perryville Branch.
Story Time
Wednesday, July 10 at 11 am and 3 pm
Perryville Branch
Enjoy a special story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Drop-in Craft
Thursday, July 11 from 1 to 6 pm
Altenburg Branch
Drop in for a great craft project for ages 6-12 at the Altenburg Branch.
Teen Activity
Thursday, July 11 at 3:30 pm
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
Saturday, July 13 at 9:30 am
Altenburg Branch
Join us for a great story time and crafts for ages 3-8 at the Altenburg Branch.
Cape Conservation Nature Center
Tuesday, July 16 at 12 pm
Perryville Branch
Join us as we head to the wild side with the Cape Nature Center. Program for all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Cape Conservation Nature Center
Tuesday, July 16 at 3 pm
Altenburg Branch
Join us as we head to the wild side with the Cape Nature Center. Program for all ages at the Altenburg Branch.
Story Time
Wednesday, July 17 at 11 am and 3 pm
Perryville Branch
Join us for an awesome story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Drop-in Craft
Thursday, July 18 from 1 to 6 pm
Altenburg Branch
Drop in for a great craft project for ages 6-12 at the Altenburg Branch
Teen Activity
Thursday, July 18 at 3:30 pm
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.
Shark Week Story Time
Monday, July 22 at 10 am and 3 pm
Perryville Branch
We’ll kick off Shark Week with an awesome story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Story time
Wednesday, July 24 from 11 am and 3 pm
Perryville Branch
Join us for an awesome story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Ice Cream Making
Wednesday, July 24 from 4 pm
Perryville Branch We’ll make this yummy summer treat for all ages.
Sign up at the Perryville Branch.
Drop-in Craft
Thursday, July 25 from 1 to 6 pm
Altenburg Branch
Drop in for a great craft project for ages 6-12 at the Altenburg Branch
Teen Activity
Thursday, July 25 at 3:30 pm
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.
Tiger Story Time
Monday, July 29 at 11 am and 3 pm
Perryville Branch
We’ll celebrate International Tiger Day with this special story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
International Day of Friendship Story Time
Tuesday, July 30 at 3 pm
Perryville Branch
We’ll celebrate friends on International Day of Friendship with this special story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Friendship Bracelet Making
Tuesday, July 30 at 4 pm
Perryville Branch
We’ll celebrate friends on International Day of Friendship by making friendship bracelets for ages 7- 17 at the Perryville Branch.
Parents Day Story Time
Wednesday, July 31 at 11 am and 3 pm
Perryville Branch
We’ll celebrate parents on Parents Day with this special story time for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.