JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in May 2026.
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.
Program title: Diaper Drive for K.I.N.D. Day
Date: Month of May
Branch: Perryville
May 4 is K.I.N.D (Kids in Need of Diapers) Day. During the month of May, the Perryville
Branch will be collecting diapers and wipes to donate to our local Options for Women! Check
with the branch for more details.
Program title: Mother’s Day Card Making
Date: May 4-9
Branch: Perryville
If you’d like to give Mom or Grandma a handmade card, come in to the Perryville Branch and
create your own special Mother’s Day card for a special lady. For all ages.
Program title: Fun with STEM: Mini Lightsabers
Date and time: Monday, May 4 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Perryville
Embrace your inner geek this Star Wars Day with a fun-filled STEM activity! We will be
creating a simple circuit using batteries and LEDs to make our lightsabers glow! For ages 7+ at
the Perryville Branch.
Program title: STEM Program
Date and time: Tuesday, May 5 at 2 pm
Branch: Perryville
Join us for a fun STEM program for ages 2 to 8 at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Cinco de Mayo Craft: Paper Bag Piñata
Date and time: Tuesday, May 5 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Perryville
Decorate a mini piñata to take home for your own Mexican themed party! For all ages at the
Perryville Branch.
Program title: Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, May 6 at 10 am & 4 pm
Branch: Perryville
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.
Program title: DIY Roll-on Perfume Oil
Date and time: Wednesday, May 6 at 4 pm
Branch: Perryville
In need of some self-care? We are making our own jojoba-based perfume oil! You can choose
from several different kinds of essential oils to create your own unique scent! For ages 10+ at
the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, May 7 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Perryville
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Birding in the Park
Date and time: Saturday, May 9 at 9 am
Branch: Perryville
Calling all bird watchers! Meet in the morning at the Perryville Branch and join us for a stroll
through the park to spot birds for World Migratory Bird Day! We will upload our findings to help
researchers with bird conservation! Weather permitting. For all ages.
Program title: Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, May 9 at 9:30 am
Branch: Altenburg
Head to the library for a fun story time and make something for Mom. For ages 3-8 at the
Altenburg Branch.
Program title: Sock Puppets
Date and time: Saturday, May 9 from 11 am to 12:30 pm
Branch: Perryville
It’s Lost Sock Memorial Day. Join us to make a fun sock puppet – a great way to use the left
behind socks. (We’ll provide socks if yours are all paired). For all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Book Club
Date and time: Monday, May 11 at 2 pm
Branch: Perryville
Consider joining one of our Riverside Regional Library branch book clubs! This month we’ll be
reading the historical fiction novel “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters. Perryville Book Club
meets on the second Monday of the month. For ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, May 13 at 10 am & 4 pm
Branch: Perryville
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.
Program title: Origami Corner Bookmark Craft
Date and time: Wednesday, May 13 at 3 pm
Branch: Perryville
Fold paper to create a pretty way to save your place as you read! For ages 5+ at the Perryville
Branch.
Program title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, May 14 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Perryville
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch
Program title: Send Flowers to Someone Day Craft
Date and time: Friday, May 15 from 9 am to 6 pm
Branch: Perryville
Create beautiful flowers to give to someone to brighten their day. For all ages at the Perryville
Branch.
Program title: Adult Craft
Date and time: Saturday, May 16 at 10 am
Branch: Altenburg
Have vintage handkerchiefs and would like to do something with them? Join us and make
handkerchief angels to use as home décor, Christmas ornaments or give as gifts. For ages
18+ at the Altenburg Branch.
Program title: Mushroom Craft
Date and time: Monday, May 18 from 9 am to 6 pm
Branch: Perryville
Get creative with a fun craft. For all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Riverside Virtual Book Club
Date and time: Monday, May 18 at 7 pm
Branch: Virtual via Zoom
Join us for a discussion of “Florence Knapp’s debut novel of “The Names”. Program for ages
18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org
Program title: STEM Program
Date and time: Tuesday, May 19 at 2 pm
Branch: Perryville
Join us for a fun STEM program for ages 6 to 12 at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, May 20 at 10 am & 4 pm
Branch: Perryville
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.
Program title: Drop-in Craft
Date and time: Thursday, May 21 from 1 to 6 pm
Branch: Altenburg
Stop by and get creative with this fun craft. For ages 5-10 at the Altenburg Branch.
Program title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, May 21 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Perryville
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Banned Book Club
Date and time: Friday, May 22 at 4 pm
Branch: Perryville
Our challenged book pick of the month is “Black Brother, Black Brother” by Jewell Parker
Rhodes! Join our club of bookish rebels to discuss the award-winning novel and why it’s been
challenged. Check out a copy at the library—just ask a librarian! For ages 12+ at the Perryville
Branch.
Program title: World Turtle Day Craft
Date and time: Saturday, May 23 at 11 am
Branch: Perryville
Listen to a turtle story and make turtle suncatchers! For all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Closed for Memorial Day
Date: Monday, May 25
Branch: All Riverside Regional Library Branches
All Riverside Regional Library Branches will be closed today for Memorial Day holiday.
Program title: YA Book Club
Date and time: Tuesday, May 26 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Perryville
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We are reading “Divining the
Leaves” by Shveta Thakrar! Delve into this magical realm that’s infused with Buddhist and
Hindu folklore. Find your sense of belonging and escape to an enchanted forest with the
characters. For ages 16+ at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, May 27 at 10 am & 4 pm
Branch: Perryville
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.
Program title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, May 28 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Perryville
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Planet Earth Seed Balls
Date and time: Friday, May 29 at 4 pm
Branch: Perryville
Try this eco-friendly craft & create your own planet with recycled paper. Add the seeds inside
and watch them grow! For ages 5+ at the Perryville Branch.
Program title: Summer Reading Kick-off
Date and time: Saturday, May 30 at 10 am
Branch: Altenburg
Join us for a roaring good time of crafts, activities and refreshments and sign up for
“Unearthing a Story” Summer Reading Challenge. For