JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its Programs and Events for September 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 September 2024. The local libraries are in bold.
Title: Closed for Labor Day
Date: Monday, September 2
Place: All Branches
All Riverside Regional Library branches will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Title: Book Drawing
Date: September 1-30
Place: Benton Branch
Enter a drawing for a book at the Benton Branch. For all ages.
Title: Happy Cat Month Drawing
Date: September 1-30
Place: Scott City Branch
Read a book that involves a cat and be entered into the drawing. For all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Glass Gem Suncatchers
Date and time: Tuesday, September 3 at 10 am & 4 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Catch the last rays of sun this summer with suncatchers that will look pretty all year long. Back by popular demand! For ages 3-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Coffee & Conversation
Date and time: Tuesday, September 3 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, September 3 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+. 2
Title: Crochet Group
Date and time: Tuesday September 3 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: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, September 4 at 9:15 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join us to build strength and balance through gentle exercise. Class is appropriate for most fitness levels. If you have questions, contact Frankie at 573-843-8141 or flhannan@rrlmo.org. For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Coloring
Date and time: Wednesday, September 4 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, September 4 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, September 4 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, September 4 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: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, September 5 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: National Read a Book Day
Date and time: Friday, September 6 from 9 am to 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Visit the Perryville Branch and help us celebrate National Read a Book Day. For all ages.
Title: Grandparent’s Day Story Time
Date and time: Friday, September 6 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Bring your grandparents to story time if you can! We’ll listen to stories about grandparents, “interview” them, and make them a thank you card for Grandparent’s Day on Sunday. It’s also National Read a Book Day, so maybe you can try reading to your grandparents, or they can read to you! For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Book Keychain
Date and time: Friday, September 6 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
It’s National Read a Book Day. Enjoy hot chocolate while making a mini book keychain and talking about your favorite book. For ages 7-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Kids Sewing Class
Date and time: Saturday, September 7 from 9 am to 12 pm
Place: Scott City Branch.
Learn to sew with a super easy sewing project for kids ages 7-17 at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Teddy Bear History Display
Date: September 9 to 14
Place: Perryville Branch
Come learn about this favorite childhood friend at the Perryville Branch. For all ages. 4
Title: Craft & Chat
Date and time: Monday, September 9 at 10 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Take some dedicated time to make progress on your crafting or sewing project and visit with others who also love to craft. See what others are making and maybe get ideas for your own projects. In September, those who wants to can start learning to stitch Hardanger embroidery (Norwegian cutwork). For ages 18+ at the Main Branch in Jackson.
Title: Adult Game Time
Date and time: Monday, September 9 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: Sewing Class
Date and time: Monday, September 9 at 3 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Come and learn to sew or brush up on your skills. Contact the branch for details and supplies needed. For ages 18+ at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, September 9 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: Clothespin Pumpkin Wreath Craft
Date and time: Monday, September 9 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Make an adorable autumn wreath to hang up at home. Register by September 4. For ages 7-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Community Puzzle Building Day
Date and time: Tuesday, September 10 from 9 am to 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Come into the Perryville Branch and contribute to creating a great puzzle! For all ages.
Title: Beginning Spanish
Date and time: Tuesday, September 10 at 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Would you like to learn Spanish? Join us at the Scott City Branch to learn the basics of Spanish. For all ages.
Title: Spanish
Date and time: Tuesday September 10 at 2 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Practice your conversational Spanish at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, September 11 at 9:15 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join us to build strength and balance through gentle exercise. Class is appropriate for most fitness levels. If you have questions, contact Frankie at 573-843-8141 or flhannan@rrlmo.org. For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, September 11 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: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, September 11 at 11 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy a special story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, September 11 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: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, September 11 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, September 11 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, September 11 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: Senior Social Hour
Date and time: Thursday, September 12 at 1 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join us for refreshments and conversation for ages 50+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Grandparents Day Toddler Hour
Date and time: Thursday, September 12 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: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, September 12 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: National Video Game Day
Date and time: Thursday, September 12 at 4 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Did you know the library has video games and a Play Station? Come to the library and bring some friends to play! For ages 10-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Leaf Story Time
Date and time: Friday, September 13 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Come listen to a story, talk about the colors of fall leaves, and learn how to make their colors using washable paint and leaves as paintbrushes! For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Crafting
Date and time: Friday, September 13 at 2 pm
Place: Benton Branch
Get the creative juices flowing with a fun craft for all ages at the Benton Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, September 14 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, September 14 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 and Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, September 14 at 10 am
Place: Scott City Branch
Join us for an awesome craft and a story or two for all ages at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Coffee Social Hour
Date and time: Saturday, September 14 at 10 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us for refreshments and conversation for ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Monday, September 16 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: Laptop 101
Date and time: Monday, September 16 at 10 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Having issues using your laptop or tablet? Need a little assistance and guidance with doing a task or getting started? We’re here to help!! Staff will assist you one-on-one with learning how to use your laptop or tablet. Four spots are available for ages 50+. Registration deadline is August 30 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Monday, September 16 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Looking for some great reads at incredible prizes? Want to help the library do more great programming and serve our patrons better? The Friends of the Library @ Scott City will hold their fall book sale for all ages this week at the Scott City Branch. All proceeds support the Scott City Branch.
Title: Book Discussion
Date and time: Monday, September 16 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 s
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Monday, September 16 at 2 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
This month we’ll be discussing “The Commoner” by John Burnham Schwartz at the Perryville Branch. For ages 18+.
Title: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, September 16 at 3 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Get help with your homework or meet up with classmates and work together at the Oran Branch. For ages 7 -17.
Title: Riverside Book Club
Date and time: Monday, September 16 at 7 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
This month we’ll be discussing “North Woods” by Daniel Mason at the Main Branch in Jackson. For ages 18+.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Tuesday, September 17 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: Book Sale
Date and time: Tuesday, September 17 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Looking for some great reads at incredible prizes? Want to help the library do more great programming and serve our patrons better? The Friends of the Library @ Scott City will hold their fall book sale for all ages this week at the Scott City Branch. All proceeds support the Scott City Branch.
Title: Coffee & Conversation
Date and time: Tuesday, September 17 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, September 17 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 September 17 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: Qigong & Tai Chi
Date and time: Wednesday, September 18 at 9:15 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join us to build strength and balance through gentle exercise. Class is appropriate for most fitness levels. If you have questions, contact Frankie at 573-843-8141 or flhannan@rrlmo.org. For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Coloring
Date and time: Wednesday, September 18 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, September 18 at 11 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy an awesome story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Wednesday, September 18 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Looking for some great reads at incredible prizes? Want to help the library do more great programming and serve our patrons better? The Friends of the Library @ Scott City will hold their fall book sale for all ages this week at the Scott City Branch. All proceeds support the Scott City Branch.
Title: Chess
Date and time: Wednesday, September 18 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: Book Leaves
Date and time: Wednesday, September 18 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Make a cozy, bookish decoration for your room with an autumn leaf and a page from an old book. For ages 7-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Date and time: Thursday, September 19 at 10 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
This program offers science-based recommendations about taking care of our brains and bodies. We’ll share stories and offer tips on how to make small changes in each of these areas to build healthier habits. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body is designed for individuals of any age who are looking for information on ways to live well. Program is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with Riverside Regional Library. Registration online or at the Jackson Branch is requested. For ages 18+.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Thursday, September 19 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Looking for some great reads at incredible prizes? Want to help the library do more great programming and serve our patrons better? The Friends of the Library @ Scott City will hold their fall book sale for all ages This week at the Scott City Branch. All proceeds support the Scott City Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, September 19 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: Elementary Literacy Group
Date and time: Thursday, September 19 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
This group is for any child who can read or is starting to learn. They can bring their own book or pick anything they want from the library and we can read them together. Children can be read to or read out loud to practice speech and socialization with kids their age. We’ll provide some healthy afterschool snacks! For ages 6-10 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Fall Craft Hour
Date and time: Thursday, September 19 at 4 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Enjoy the fall season with an awesome craft for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: First Day of Fall Story Time
Date and time: Friday, September 20 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
The first day of fall is Sunday so bring your kiddos to read about the changing of the seasons and they will make a craft to help learn the differences between summer and fall. For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Friday, September 20 from 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Looking for some great reads at incredible prizes? Want to help the library do more great programming and serve our patrons better? The Friends of the Library @ Scott City will hold their fall book sale for all ages this week at the Scott City Branch. All proceeds support the Scott City Branch.
Title: Sewing Circle
Date and time: Friday, September 20 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: Altenburg Branch Closed
Date and time: Saturday, September 21
Place: Altenburg Branch
The Altenburg Branch will be closed today for the local holiday known as the East Perry Community Fair. Come enjoy the food, animals, fun and fellowship.
Title: Book Sale
Date and time: Saturday, September 21 from 9 am to 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Looking for some great reads at incredible prizes? Want to help the library do more great programming and serve our patrons better? The Friends of the Library @ Scott City will hold their fall book sale for all ages today at the Scott City Branch. All proceeds support the Scott City Branch.
Title: Gratitude Jar Decorating
Date and time: Saturday, September 21 at 10 am
Place: Perryville Branch
We’ll show a little gratitude with this great craft for all ages at Perryville Branch.
Title: Adult Coloring and Crafts
Date and time: Monday, September 23 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: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, September 23 at 3 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Get help with your homework 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, September 23 at 7 pm
Place: Virtual via Zoom
This month we’ll be discussing the book “North Woods” by Daniel Mason via zoom. Program for ages 18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 ext 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.
Title: Beginning Spanish
Date and time: Tuesday, September 24 at 1 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Would you like to learn Spanish? Join us at the Scott City Branch to learn the basics of Spanish. For all ages.
Title: Spanish
Date and time: Tuesday September 24 at 2 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Practice your conversational Spanish at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Tuesday, September 24 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, September 25 at 9:15 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join us to build strength and balance through gentle exercise. Class is appropriate for most fitness levels. If you have questions, contact Frankie at 573-843-8141 or flhannan@rrlmo.org. For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, September 25 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, September 25 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, September 25 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, September 25 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: Comic Book Day
Date and time: Wednesday, September 25 at 4 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
We’ll get creative with comics. For ages 7-12 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Parent/Child Book Club
Date and time: Wednesday, September 25 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 September is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. For ages 8-17 and parents at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Bingo
Date and time: Thursday, September 26 at 1 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Join us for some great bingo fun for ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, September 26 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: Wooden Pumpkin Decoration
Date and time: Thursday, September 26 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Paint a rounded piece of wood and add other decorations to make a cute little pumpkin. Register by September 20. For ages 7-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Teen Advisory Council Meeting
Date and time: Thursday, September 26 at 4 pm
Place: Oran Branch
What activities would you like to do at the library? Discuss your ideas and help plan upcoming programs. For ages 11-17 at the Oran Branch.
Title: Ancestor Appreciation Day
Date and time: Friday, September 27 at 10 am & 3 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate your ancestors at the Perryville Branch. For ages 18+.
Title: Apple Alphabet Story Time
Date and time: Friday, September 27 at 10:30 am
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Listen to a story, have some apple slices as a snack, and practice the alphabet and fine motor skills with a fun craft. For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Plant & Bulb Swap
Date and time: Friday, September 27 from 1 to 6 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Are you preparing your garden for the fall and winter? Do you have plants or bulbs that you don’t need or want more for your garden? Then the plant and bulb swap is for you!! Pick up plants or drop off some for free. For ages 18+ at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, September 27 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: Bingo
Date and time: Friday, September 27 at 4 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Bring the family (ages 7+) out for some great bingo fun at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Kids Sewing Class
Date and time: Saturday, September 28 from 9 am to 12 pm
Place: Scott City Branch.
Learn to sew with a super easy sewing project for kids ages 7-17 at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Plant & Bulb Swap
Date and time: Saturday, September 28 from 9 am to 12 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Are you preparing your garden for the fall and winter? Do you have plants or bulbs that you don’t need or want more for your garden? Then the plant and bulb swap is for you!! Pick up plants or drop off some for free. For ages 18+ at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Family Game Day
Date and time: Saturday, September 28 at 10 am
Place: Oran Branch Enjoy fun family time and great games for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: Fall Bingo
Date and time: Monday, September 30 at 1:30 pm
Place: Oran Branch Join us for out for some great bingo fun for ages 18+ at the Oran Branch.
Title: Sewing Class
Date and time: Monday, September 30 from 3 pm to 5 pm
Place: Scott City Branch
Come and learn to sew or brush up on your skills. Contact the branch for details and supplies needed. For ages 18+ at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, September 30 at 3 pm
Place: Oran Branch
Get help with your homework or meet up with classmates and work together at the Oran Branch. For ages 7 -17.
Title: Fall Garland Craft
Date and time: Monday, September 30 at 3:30 pm
Place: Main Branch, Jackson
Bring in your own fall leaves/pinecones/dried flowers that you find out in nature, or use the ones we provide, for this craft that is fun and engages with nature. For ages 5-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.