JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in September.
The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508.
The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is 573 824 5267.
Library activities:
Title: CLOSED for Labor Day
Date and Time: September 1
Place: All Riverside Regional Library Branches
All Riverside Regional Library Branches will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, September 3 at 10 am & 4 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Grab your young one and head to the library for some group toddler time, sharing a story and
learning important lessons. Enjoy funny, colorful books, ones that rhyme, and ones that teach
valuable life lessons. Sometimes we have games, sometimes we have crafts, but we always
have a great time with our friends! For ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, September 4 at 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Fun Friday: Hooks and Books
Date and time: Friday, September 5 at 4:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Bring your current embroider/crochet/knitting/etc. project and sit down for an (adult only) chat
and craft with fellow creative book lovers! For ages 12+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Monday, September 8 at 2 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Consider joining one of our Riverside Regional library branch book clubs! Perryville book club
meets the second Monday of the month. This month we are reading and discussing “The
Measure” by Nikki Erlick. For ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: STEM Lightsabers
Date and time: Tuesday, September 9 at 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Fun with STEM: Learn how to build your own mini-LED lightsaber by using science to create a
simple circuit! For ages 7-11 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, September 10 at 10 am & 4 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Grab your young one and head to the library for some group toddler time, sharing a story and
learning important lessons. Enjoy funny, colorful books, ones that rhyme, and ones that teach
valuable life lessons. Sometimes we have games, sometimes we have crafts, but we always
have a great time with our friends! For ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, September 11 at 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Fun Friday: Grandparents Day Card Decorating
Date and time: Friday, September 12 from 9 am to 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
September 12 is Grandparent’s Day, “Are you okay?” Day, and National Day of
Encouragement. Come in and decorate a card for your grandparent, or a card of
encouragement or thoughtfulness to share with someone for whom you care. For all ages at
the Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, September 13 at 9:30 am
Place: Altenburg Branch
We’ll enjoy some fall themed stories and a craft. For ages 3-8 at the Altenburg Branch.
Title: Self Care Craft: Sugar Scrub
Date and time: Saturday, September 13 at 11:30 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Come enjoy a peaceful Saturday at the library making a craft to TREAT YOURSELF! Make a
soothing shower scrub to help wash the stress away. For ages 13+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: DIY Wallet Craft
Date and time: Monday, September 15 at 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Come learn the value of upcycling and design your own wallet/coin purse! While supplies last!
For ages 13+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, September 17 at 10 am & 4 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Grab your young one and head to the library for some group toddler time, sharing a story and
learning important lessons. Enjoy funny, colorful books, ones that rhyme, and ones that teach
valuable life lessons. Sometimes we have games, sometimes we have crafts, but we always
have a great time with our friends! For ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Drop-in Craft
Date and time: Thursday, September 18 from 1 to 6 pm
Place: Altenburg Branch
Stop by and get creative with this fun craft.
For ages 6-12 at the Altenburg BranchTitle: Drop-in Craft
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, September 18 at 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Fun Friday: Introverts Mingle
Date and time: Friday, September 19 at 6 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Do you prefer to stay home but sometimes crave an evening out with other adults? Would you
like to avoid the bar scene and have a more subdued, alcohol and smoke-free place to meet a
fellow introvert? This Fun Friday join this adults-only “Introverts Mingle”. Snacks and NA drinks
will be provided. For ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Altenburg Branch CLOSED
Date: Saturday, September 20
Place: Altenburg Branch
The Altenburg Branch will be closed today in observance of the East Perry Fair.
Join us for a discussion of a little gem of a book translated from Japanese “The Traveling Cat
Chronicles” by Hiro Awikawa. Program for ages 18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact
Eunice at 573-243-8141 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.
Title: Happy Cat Month Toy Making
Date and time: Tuesday, September 23 at 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Keep your cat happy and healthy with these DIY enrichment toys. Your cats will never be
bored! For all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, September 24 at 10 am & 4 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Grab your young one and head to the library for some group toddler time, sharing a story and
learning important lessons. Enjoy funny, colorful books, ones that rhyme, and ones that teach
valuable life lessons. Sometimes we have games, sometimes we have crafts, but we always
have a great time with our friends! For ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, September 25 at 3:30 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Fun Friday Banned Book Club
Date and time: Friday, September 26 at 5 pm
Place: Perryville Branch
Calling all rebels! Pick up a copy of the book “Animal Farm” by George Orwell and join a book
discussion. This book, banned in multiple countries, is considered a classic piece of literature.
Tell us: Do you think this book should be banned? For ages 13+ at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Sensory Saturday
Date and time: Saturday, September 27 at 10 am
Place: Perryville Branch
Think outside the box and making your own teddy bears with stuff you can find around your
own home. Bring the little ones (ages 0-6) in for sensory activities at the Perryville Branch.