JACKSON –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
The complete list of Riverside Regional Library events for August 2024.
Title: Summer Reading Program
Date: August 7
Place: All Branches
Have you met the summer reading challenge goal? Finished logging our reading on Beanstack app or your paper log? Finish logging your reading by July 31. Then head to your library branch to pick up your prize and a book to keep by August 7. All who complete the challenge and turn in their log sheets or log their reading on Beanstack will be entered into a prize drawing. For all ages.
Title: Photography Contest
Date: August 1-31
Place: Perryville Branch
Enter our photography contest in celebration of World Photography Day (August 19). Submit a photo that you think represents “summer” to the Perryville Branch by August 31. Submission can be made either in person or via email perryvillebranch@rrlmo.org. Open to all ages. Contest winner will receive a special prize.
Title: Contest Drawings
Date: August 1-31
Place: Benton Branch
Enter a drawing for lunchboxes and school supplies by August 2 for ages 6-17 and drawing for a book by August 30 for all ages at the Benton Branch.
Title: Dog Days of Summer Drawing
Date: August 1-31
Place: Scott City Branch
Read a book that involves a dog and enter the drawing to win a dog basket and gift card. For all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, August 1 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: Family Movie Night
Date and time: Thursday, August 1 at 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
We’ll celebrate Dinosaur Day by watching a great family movie. (Can you guess the movie’s theme?) So get the family out of the house and enjoy a movie for all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Big Bad Story
Date and time: Friday, August 2 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Listen to the classic story of the Big Bad Wolf, then try to create a house that the wolf can’t blow down using popsicle sticks, play-doh, toothpicks and more. For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Back to School Bingo
Date and time: Friday, August 2 at 3:30 pm
Place: Benton Branch
Bring the family (ages 6-17 & caregivers) out for some great bingo fun at the Benton Branch.
Title: Art Exhibit
Date and time: Friday, August 2 from 3 to 5 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Join us as we enjoy local talent through art created by our patrons. For all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Adult Game Time
Date and time: Monday, August 5 at 1:30 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Come out and enjoy some social time and play fun games for ages 18+ at the Oran Branch.
Title: Crafting Date and time:
Monday, August 5 at 2 pm
Place: Benton Branch
Get the creative juices flowing by decorating your school supplies for ages 6-17 at the Benton Branch.
Title: Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets
Date and time: Monday, August 5 at 3 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
It’s nice to have a friend! Bring a friend (or come make a new one!) to make and trade Taylor Swift themed bracelets. For ages 9-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson. Celebrate National Friendship Day in style – Eras Tour style.
Title: Coffee & Conversation
Date and time: Tuesday, August 6 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, August 6 at 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Would you like to make handmade crocheted items? Join us at the Scott City Branch to learn the basics of crochet. For ages 7+.
Title: Crochet Group
Date and time: Tuesday, August 6 at 2 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Need dedicated time to work on your works in progress? Want to practice crochet with helpful mentors? Join us at the Scott City Branch to make progress on your current project, share ideas or get help if needed. For ages 7+.
Title: Spiderman Day Bookmark
Date and time: Tuesday, August 6 at 3 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson Use your special spidey skills to create an origami bookmark! For ages 9-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, August 7 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, August 7 at 9:30 am
Place: Benton Branch Get creative and relax with coloring for all ages at the Benton Branch.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, August 7 at 11 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy a fun story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, August 7 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, August 7 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: “Date to Create” Craft Stations
Date and time: Thursday, August 8 at 2 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Bring the kids to make an awesome craft. We will have stations for different ages and interests, but the most important part is letting the kids’ creativity shine and getting to see what they make! And no mess to clean up for the parents! For ages 0-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Back to School Bingo
Date and time: Thursday, August 8 at 2 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Bring the family (ages 7-17 & caregivers) out for some great bingo fun at the Oran Branch.
Title: International Cat Day Craft
Date and time: Thursday, August 8 at 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate International Cat Day by building a cat toy for your furry companion. For all ages at Perryville Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, August 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 (ages 13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash
Date and time: Friday, August 9 from 9 am to 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Visit the Perryville Branch and help us celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday. We’ll have lots of fun for all ages.
Title: National Polka Day Story Time
Date and time: Friday, August 9 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Bring the kids (ages 0-6) to listen to the story Baby Danced the Polka, use fine motor skills during a craft, and do a little polka dance to get moving! For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, August 10 at 9:30 am
Place: Altenburg Branch
Join us for a great story time and craft for ages 3-8 at the Altenburg Branch
Title: Family Movie Day
Date and time: Saturday, August 10 at 10 am
Place: Oran Branch
Get the family out of the house and enjoy a movie plus free popcorn and soda for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: Crafting
Date and time: Saturday, August 10 at 10 am
Place: Scott City Branch
Join us for an awesome craft for all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Craft & Chat
Date and time: Monday, August 12 at 10 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
New Program! Take some dedicated time to make progress on your crafting or sewing project and visit with others who also love to craft. See want others are making and maybe get ideas for your own projects. Some months we’ll have show and tell or demonstrations. In August we’ll have a demonstration of Hardanger embroidery (Norwegian cutwork). For ages 18+ at the Main Branch in Jackson.
Title: Adult Coloring and Crafts
Date and time: Monday, August 12 at 1:30 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Come out and enjoy a creative and relaxing craft or adult coloring for ages 18+ at the Oran Branch.
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Monday, August 12 at 2 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
This month we’ll be discussing “To Capture What We Cannot Keep” by Beatrice Colin at the Perryville Branch. For ages 18+.
Title: National Vinyl Records Day Craft
Date and time: Monday, August 12 at 3 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Listen to your favorite albums on vinyl records in the teen room while you paint an old record that you can hang up as a super cool decoration! Register by August 7 for ages 10-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Storytelling Circle
Date and time: Monday, August 12 at 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch In honor of International Youth Day, we’ll have a storytelling circle for ages 7-17 at the Perryville Branch.
As a group, create and share stories while working on public speaking skills and getting to know your community.
Title: Pencil Pouches Craft
Date and time: Tuesday, August 13 at 10 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Use felt and ribbon to create a cute back-to-school pencil pouch shaped like an apple or pencil! For ages 5-14 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, August 14 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, August 14 at 9:30 am
Place: Benton Branch
We’ll have a great story time with Ms. Samantha for ages 0-6 and their caregivers at the Benton Branch.
Title: ID Protection and Retirement Management Program
Date and time: Wednesday, August 14 at 10 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us for National Financial Awareness Day and learn about ID protection and retirement management from Mike Friesz from Regions Bank at the Perryville Branch. For ages 18+.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, August 14 at 11 am
Place: Scott City Branch
We’ll have a great story time with Ms. Samantha for ages 0-6 and their caregivers at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, August 14 at 11 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy a special story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, August 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+.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, August 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.
Title: Decorate a Notebook
Date and time: Wednesday, August 14 at 1:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Get ready for back to school by making a collage on a notebook, decorating with rhinestones, or even with chalkboard paint! Register by August 12. For ages 7-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Chess
Date and time: Wednesday, August 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+.
Title: Credit Building & Reporting
Date and time: Wednesday, August 14 at 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us for National Financial Awareness Day and learn about credit, how it is reported and how you can build better credit from Mike Friesz from Regions Bank at the Perryville Branch. For ages 18+.
Title: ABCs of Medicare
Date and time: Thursday, August 15 at 10 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Learn the ABCs of Medicare and how to choose the right policy for you with Webb Insurance. For ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Back to School Toddler Hour
Date and time: Thursday, August 15 at 2 pm
Place: Oran Branch
We’ll have fun with stories, take time to play, and crafts perfect for toddlers (ages 0-6) and their caregivers at the Oran Branch.
Title: Alzheimer’s Info Program
Date and time: Thursday, August 15 at 3 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Learn about Alzheimer’s as well as ways to cope with the disease, care for those who have it and slow the progression. For ages 7+ at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, August 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
Title: Tell a Joke Day
Date and time: Friday, August 16 from 9 am to 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Come into the Perryville Branch and contribute your joke to our collage board! For all ages.
Title: Tell a Joke Day Story Time
Date and time: Friday, August 16 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
We’ll read some books about why it’s nice to make people laugh with jokes but not to hurt their feelings, then we’ll make a funny craft. For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Sewing Circle
Date and time: Friday, August 16 at 3:30 pm
Place: Benton Branch
Make progress on your current sewing project, get help if needed and see what others are creating for all ages at the Benton Branch.
Title: Junior Book Discussion Group
Date and Time: Saturday, August 17 at 12 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
We’ll have a great book discussion for ages 7-12 at the Scott City Branch. Check with branch for book selection.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Monday, August 19 at 10 am
Place: Oran Branch
We’ll have a great story time with Ms. Samantha for ages 0-6 and their caregivers at the Oran Branch.
Title: Book Discussion
Date and time: Monday, August 19 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: Photography Day Craft
Date and time: Monday, August 19 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Test your photography skills by using a real camera! We can print out your photo and then you can make a cool frame with paper, popsicle sticks, and other fun supplies. For ages 10-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Riverside Book Club
Date and time: Monday, August 19 at 7 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
This month we’ll be discussing “The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise” by Colleen Oakley at the Main Branch in Jackson. For ages 18+.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Tuesday, August 20 at 10 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy a special story time and craft with Ms. Samantha for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: National Lemonade Day
Date and time: Tuesday, August 20 at 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Join us for lemonade and conversation. And don’t forget the cookies!! For all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Beginning Crochet
Date and time: Tuesday, August 20 at 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Would you like to give handmade crocheted gifts? Join us at the Scott City Branch to learn the basics of crochet. For ages 7+.
Title: Crochet Group
Date and time: Tuesday, August 20 at 2 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Need dedicated time to work on your works in progress? Want to practice crochet with helpful mentors? Join us at the Scott City Branch to make progress on your current project, share ideas or get help if needed. For ages 7+.
Title: Senior Citizens Day
Date and time: Wednesday, August 21 from 9 am to 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate the Seniors in our community by coming into the Perryville Branch and creating a cheerful card that will be given to residents at a local nursing home. For all ages.
Title: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, August 21 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, August 21 at 9:30 am
Place: Benton Branch
Get creative and relax with coloring for all ages at the Benton Branch.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, August 21 at 11 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy an awesome story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, August 21 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, August 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+.
Title: Fairies vs Trolls Craft
Date and time: Wednesday, August 21 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Who would win: a fairy or a troll? Come see who can make the most magical, most invincible fairy or troll house! For ages 7-12 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Tooth Fairy Day
Craft Date and time: Thursday, August 22 at 11 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate Tooth Fairy Day by creating fairy wings. Craft for ages 7-12 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, August 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.
Title: Back to School Craft
Date and time: Thursday, August 22 at 4 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Get ready for school with an awesome craft for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: Back to School Story Time
Date and time: Friday, August 23 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Even though some kids in this age group aren’t in school yet, we can still read about school and make a craft they can use at home or anywhere: emoji pencils toppers! For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, August 23 at 2 pm
Place: Benton Branch
We’ll have a great story time with for ages 0-6 and their caregivers at the Benton Branch.
Title: Make a Bouquet
Date and time: Friday, August 23 from 3 to 4:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Celebrate the beauty of summer by making a bouquet of fresh cut flowers from Ms. Samantha’s garden, while supplies last! For ages 8+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Family Game Day
Date and time: Saturday, August 24 at 10 am
Place: Oran Branch
Enjoy fun family time and great games for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: Animal Yoga for Kids!
Date and time: Monday, August 26 at 10 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Start your day off right with calming and fun yoga, with the help of some stuffed animals and the books Hands to Heart: Breathe and Bend with Animal Friends and Baby Yoga. Parents can join in too, of course. For ages 0-8 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Puppy Story Time
Date and time: Monday, August 26 at 11 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
We’ll celebrate National Dog Day with this special story time featuring puppies! For ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, August 26 at 3 pm
Place: Oran Branch
It’s a new school year and the homework has begun. Get help or meet up with classmates and work together at the Oran Branch. For ages 7 -17.
Title: Riverside Virtual Book Club
Date and time: Monday, August 26 at 7 pm
Place: Virtual via Zoom
This month we’ll be discussing the book “The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise” by Colleen Oakley via zoom. Program for ages 18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243- 8141 ext 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Tuesday, August 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+.
Title: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, August 28 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: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, August 28 at 11 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy an awesome story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, August 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+.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, August 28 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, August 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+.
Title: Parent/Child Book Club
Date and time: Wednesday, August 28 at 6 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join our club where the parents and children read one juvenile level book each month, then meet to discuss, eat snacks, and make a craft! Our book choice will be announced each month and is usually suggested by the kids, so check it out even if you haven’t read this month’s book! Join our Facebook group, Riverside Parent/Child Book Club, to learn more. The book for August is Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. For ages 11-17 and parents at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: ABCs of Medicare
Date and time: Thursday, August 29 at 10 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Learn the ABCs of Medicare and how to choose the right policy for you with Webb Insurance. For ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: R2-D2 Pencil Holder Craft
Date and time: Thursday, August 29 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Be the coolest kid in the galaxy and make a Star Wars pencil holder to hold all of your school supplies (and your lightsaber, of course!). For ages 5-17 at Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, August 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.
Title: Whaley Good Story Time
Date and time: Friday, August 30 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch,
Jackson Learn about whales with a story, craft, and music. For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Grief Awareness Day Story Time
Date and time: Friday, August 30 at 11 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us for a special story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Back to School Bingo
Date and time: Friday, August 30 at 4 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Bring the family (ages 7+) out for some great bingo fun at the Scott City Branch