JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in July 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.
Click here for a complete listing of all events at all Riverside Regional Library Branches.
Programs and Events for July 2026
The following activities are planned:
Story Time
Wednesday, July 1 at 10 am & 4 pm
Perryville Branch
Bring in your little one 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.
America 250 Chalk Art
Wednesday, July 1 at 11 am & 3 pm
Perryville Branch
Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a chalk art “firework” craft. For ages 4+ at the Perryville Branch.
July 4th Craft
Thursday, July 2 at 3 pm
Altenburg Branch
Join us for a fun underwater fireworks STEM experiment and sand art craft. For ages 5-12 at the Altenburg Branch.
Teen Activity
Thursday, July 2 at 3:30 pm
Perryville Branch
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Balloon Fidget
Friday, July 3 at 3 pm
Perryville Branch
Join us for a simple, yet cute balloon fidget craft! For ages 5+ at the Perryville Branch.
Closed for Independence Day
Saturday, July 4
All Riverside Regional Library Branches
All Riverside Regional Library branches will be closed today for the Independence Day holiday.
Shark Story Time
Monday, July 6 at 10 am & 3:30 pm
Perryville Branch
July 6-11 is Shark Week! Join us for a shark-themed story time and a “happy surfer” craft. For ages 4+ at the Perryville Branch.
Cape Nature Center
Tuesday, July 7 at 12 pm
Perryville Branch
Join Missouri Department of Conservation naturalists for a fun, education program. 65 million years ago, you might have stepped out your door and heard . . . . ROAR! Looking up, you might see a dinosaur. Today, dinosaurs are extinct, but their descendants still live among us. Learn all about modern-day dinosaurs that go “tweet, tweet” instead of roar. For all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Cape Nature Center
Tuesday, July 7 at 3 pm
Altenburg Branch
Join Missouri Department of Conservation naturalists for a fun, education program. 65 million years ago, you might have stepped out your door and heard . . . . ROAR! Looking up, you might see a dinosaur. Today, dinosaurs are extinct, but their descendants still live among us. Learn all about modern-day dinosaurs that go “tweet, tweet” instead of roar. For all ages at the Altenburg Branch.
Story Time
Wednesday, July 8 at 10 am & 4 pm
Perryville Branch
Bring in your little one 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.
Teen Activity
Thursday, July 9 at 3:30 pm
Perryville Branch
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Dino Escape Room
Friday, July 10 at 6 pm
Perryville Branch
Join your favorite librarians for a delightful dino-themed story time. Can you solve all the puzzles and save the dino eggs before disaster strikes? For ages 6+ at the Perryville Branch
Story Time
Saturday, July 11 at 9:30 am
Altenburg Branch
Join us for a dino-mite story time and make your own dinosaur lantern. For ages 3-8 at the Altenburg Branch
Egyptian Cat Mummy Craft
Monday, July 13 at 3:30 pm
Perryville Branch
Join us to make cat mummies out of recycled toilet paper rolls!! For ages 5+ at the Perryville Branch.
Adult Coloring
Tuesday, July 14 at 10 am and 3 pm
Perryville Branch
We will have some advanced coloring pages and a cozy spot set up for adults who would like to connect with other adults in a no-stress environment. For ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.
Egyptian Jewelry Craft
Wednesday, July 15 from 9 am to 6 pm
Perryville Branch
“Walk like an Egyptian”…in style! We will be making Egyptian style pectoral necklaces and cuffs. Join us anytime, this is a set-out craft and anyone can participate. For all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Story Time
Wednesday, July 15 at 10 am & 4 pm
Perryville Branch
Bring in your little one 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.
Fishin’ Magician
Thursday, July 16 at 12 pm
Perryville Branch
Come see the Fishin’ Magician for magic, puppets and jokes to engage and educate! For all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Fishin’ Magician
Thursday, July 16 at 3 pm
Altenburg Branch
Come see the Fishin’ Magician for magic, puppets and jokes to engage and educate!! For all ages at the Altenburg Branch.
Teen Activity
Thursday, July 16 at 3:30 pm
Perryville Branch
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Family Bingo
Friday, July 17 at 6 pm
Perryville Branch
Bring the family in for a few games of bingo! Every winner gets a prize. For all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Beginning Genealogy
Saturday, July 18 at 10 am
Altenburg Branch
Learn the basics of genealogy and researching your family with Marybeth Niederkorn from the Cape Girardeau County Archives. For ages 18+ at the Altenburg Branch.
Caveman Necklaces
Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 am
Perryville Branch
Get your neanderthal on and join us in making caveman necklaces! We are using clay, so prepared to get dirty! For ages 5+ at the Perryville Branch.
Story Time
Wednesday, July 22 at 10 am & 4 pm
Perryville Branch
Bring in your little one 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.
Drop-in Craft
Thursday, July 23 at 3 pm
Altenburg Branch
Create your own dinosaur!! Make a dinosaur skeleton using pasta. For ages 5-12 at the Altenburg Branch.
Teen Activity
Thursday, July 23 at 3:30 pm
Perryville Branch
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.
Banned Book Club
Friday, July 24 at 4 pm
Perryville Branch
This month our Banned Book Club will discuss the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. For ages 12+ at the Perryville Branch.
Book Club
Monday, July 27 at 2 pm
Perryville Branch
To honor the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, Book Club will discuss “The Small and the Mighty: 12 Unsung Americans who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement” by Sharon McMahon. For ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.
Riverside Virtual Book Club
Monday, July 27 at 7 pm
Virtual via Zoom
This month’s book is a summer reading selection that celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday and people who impacted our country’s history. Join us for a discussion of “The Small and the Mighty” by Sharon McMahon. Program for ages 18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org
Meet the Paleontologist
Tuesday, July 28 at 12 pm
Perryville Branch
Join us for a visit from Christine Chandler, Curator of Natural Science at the Putnam Museum! Learn about her recent digs and all of her exciting findings. Best for ages 10-14 with all ages welcome at the Perryville Branch.
Meet the Paleontologist
Tuesday, July 28 at 3 pm
Altenburg Branch
Join us for a visit from Christine Chandler, Curator of Natural Science at the Putnam Museum! Learn about her recent digs and all of her exciting findings. Best for ages 10-14 with all ages welcome at the Altenburg Branch.
YA Book Club
Tuesday, July 28 at 3:30 pm
Perryville Branch
Our Young Adult book club will meet to discuss “Into the Drowning Deep” by Mira Grant. For ages 16+ at the Perryville Branch.
Story Time
Wednesday, July 29 at 10 am & 4 pm
Perryville Branch
Bring in your little one 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.
Adopt a Dinosaur
Thursday, July 30 at 11:30 am
Perryville Branch
Steve the Stegosaurus? Tony the T-Rex? Rocky the Raptor? What will you name your new pal? Come adopt a pet dinosaur! For ages 4+ at the Perryville Branch.
Teen Activity
Thursday, July 30 at 3:30 pm
Perryville Branch
Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.