JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for December 2023.
In addition to the main library in Jackson, there are branch libraries in Altenburg and Perryville in the River Region and Scott City, Oran, Benton.
The phone number at the Altenburg Library is (573) 824-5267.
The library is open Tuesday and Thursday from 1-6 p.m., Wednesdays noon-6 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. -noon.
The phone number at the Perryville Branch is (573) 547-6508.
The library is open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Friday, December 1 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for Disney-themed stories, take time to play, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (age 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Paper Plate Elf Craft Date and time: Saturday, December 2 from 10 am to 12 pm
Place: Scott City Branch We’re enjoying the holiday season with crafts for all ages every Saturday at the Scott City Branch. This week come make a paper plate elf.
Title: Kids Sewing Class Date and time: Saturday, December 2 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch This class will show kids (age 6+) the basics of sewing. Check with the Scott City branch for details and supply list.
Title: The Kinders Performance
Date and time: Saturday, December 2 from 10:30 am Place: Perryville Branch Join us for an awesome, festive performance by one of our favorite singing duo! The Kinders will perform a fun-filled concert for all ages at the Perryville Branch.
Title: The Kinders Performance
Date and time: Saturday, December 2 from 2 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join us for an awesome, festive performance by one of our favorite singing duo! The Kinders will perform a fun-filled concert for all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Sewing Class
Date and time: Monday, December 4 from 3 to 5 pm Place: Scott City Branch Learn to sew during our sewing class for adults (age 18+). Check with the Scott City branch for details and supply list.
Title: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, December 4 at 3 pm Place: Oran Branch Need help on your homework? Want to get a head start before going home? Come to the library and get started for age 7 to 17 at the Oran Branch.
Title: String Popcorn Craft for Tweens/Teens
Date and time: Monday, December 4 at 3:15 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Come learn how to string popcorn to use to decorate your tree or house for Christmas. Maybe sneak a few to eat as well. Join Ms. Robbie at the Main Branch, Jackson. For age 8-17.
Title: Coffee & Conversation
Date and time: Tuesday, December 5 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Enjoy pleasant conversation and a great cup of coffee at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: Beginning Crochet
Date and time: Tuesday, December 5 at 1 pm Place: Scott City Branch Would you like give handmade crocheted gifts? Join us at the Scott City Branch to learn how to crochet. For age 7+.
Title: Crochet Group
Date and time: Tuesday, December 5 at 2 pm Place: Scott City Branch Christmas is coming! Need dedicated time to work on your Christmas gifts? Join us at the Scott City Branch to make progress on your current project, share ideas or get help if needed. For age 7+.
Title: Adult Coloring
Date and time: Wednesday, December 6 from 9:30 to 11 am Place: Benton Branch Do you know that coloring has great health benefits for adult age 18+? It reduces stress and fatigue and promotes better sleep and brain function, and it’s fun!! So come relax and color at the Benton Branch.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, December 6 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 age 7+.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, December 6 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, December 6 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 age 7+.
Title: Tree Trimming Party
Date and time: Wednesday, December 6 at 3:15 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Kids age 3-17 are welcome to help decorate the Christmas tree at the Main Branch, Jackson. We’ll have cookies and hot chocolate to enjoy while we add seasonal spirit to the library.
Title: Christmas Toddler Hour
Date and time: Thursday, December 7 at 2 pm Place: Oran Branch We’ll have a Christmas-themed story time for age 0-5 at the Oran Branch.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, December 7 at 3:30 pm Place: Perryville Branch Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (age 13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Christmas Craft Hour
Date and time: Thursday, December 7 at 4 pm Place: Oran Branch We’ll have a great Christmas-themed craft hour for all ages at the Oran Branch.
Title: Friends of the Library Meeting
Date and time: Thursday, December 7 at 5 pm Place: Scott City Branch Join the Friends of the Library@Scott City as they meet to discuss plans for supporting the Scott City Branch. For age 18+.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Friday, December 8 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for stories, take time to play, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (age 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson. Come find out about Dewey in the library.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Friday, December 8 at 1 pm Place: Perryville Branch Join Ms. Robbie for a great toddler (age 0-6) story time at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Crafts for all ages
Date and time: Friday, December 8 at 2 pm Place: Benton Branch We’ll be making a great craft for all ages at the Benton Branch.
Title: Visit Santa
Date and time: Saturday, December 9 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch Jolly old Santa will be visiting the Scott City Branch so bring the kids of all ages for a fun time.
Title: Family Movie Day
Date and time: Saturday, December 9 at 10 am Place: Oran Branch Join us for a super fun family movie for all ages at the Oran branch.
Title: Christmas Tree Craft
Date and time: Saturday, December 9 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch We’re enjoying the holiday season with crafts for all ages every Saturday at the Scott City Branch. This week come in and make a Christmas tree for the Christmas tree.
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Monday, December 11 at 2 pm Place: Perryville Branch The Monday Adult Book Club (age 18+) will discuss “There There” by Tommy Orange at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Homework Club
Date and time: Monday, December 11 at 3 pm Place: Oran Branch Need help on your homework? Want to get a head start before getting home to finish? Come to the library and get started for age 7 to 17 at the Oran Branch.
Title: Riverside Virtual Book Club
Date and time: Monday, December 11 at 7 pm Place: Virtual via Zoom This month we’ll be discussing a little Christmas-themed book called “A Dog Named Christmas” by Greg Kincaid via zoom. Program for adults age18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 ext 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.
Title: Beginning Spanish Class
Date and time: Tuesday, December 12 at 1 pm Place: Scott City Branch Learn conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: Spanish Class Date and time: Tuesday, December 12 at 2 pm Place: Scott City Branch Practice your conversational Spanish in a pleasant, low stress setting at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, December 13 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 age 7+.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, December 13 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Games help to keep our minds alert and active. Join other adults (age 18+) at the Scott City Branch for gaming fun and a little friendly competition.
Title: Chess
Date and time: Wednesday, December 13 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 age 7+.
Title: Christmas Tree Ornament Craft
Date and time: Wednesday, December 13 at 3:15 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’re getting out the craft supplies and making a beautiful Christmas tree ornament at the Main Branch, Jackson. For age 8-17. 7
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Wednesday, December 13 at 6 pm Place: Perryville Branch The Wednesday Adult Book Club (age 18+) will discuss “There There” by Tommy Orange at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Author Visit
Date and time: Thursday, December 14 at 9 am – 1 pm Place: Perryville Branch Come meet Kathryn Muelheausler, author of “Trilogy of the Magi” at the Perryville Branch. For age 13+.
Title: Freestyle Libra 2 Sensor
Class Date and time: Thursday, December 14 at 1:30 pm Place: Scott City Branch Come learn about the Freestyle Library 2 Sensor at the Scott City Branch. For age 18+.
Title: Bird Seed Cakes
Date and time: Thursday, December 14 at 3:15 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson We had so much fun making bird seed cakes last month that we’re going to do it again at the Main Branch, Jackson. For age 3-17.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, December 14 at 3:30 pm Place: Perryville Branch Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (age 13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Nightmare Before Christmas Party
Date and time: Thursday, December 14 at 4 pm Place: Oran Branch Teens and tweens (age 10-17) will have an awesome time with Ms. Tiffany at this Christmas Party at the Oran Branch.
Title: Paper Stocking Decorating
Date and time: Friday, December 15 from 9 am to 6 pm Place: Perryville Branch Come crafting and make a paper stocking perfect for tree or house at the Perryville Branch. For all ages.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, December 15 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for stories, take time to play, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (age 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson. Oh, and wear your ugly sweater for some extra fun!
Title: Sewing Circle Date and time;
Friday, December 15 at 3:30 pm Place: Benton Branch Bring your current WIP (work-in-progress). Enjoy socializing, get inspired and ask for help from others at the Benton Branch. For all ages.
Title: Christmas Party with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Date and time: Saturday, December 16 from 9 to 11 am Place: Altenburg Branch We’ll have a festive time with crafts, games, music and refreshments plus a very special couple will drop by to read a story or two at the Altenburg Branch. For age 0-8 and their families.
Title: Kids Sewing Class
Date and time: Saturday, December 16 from 10 am to 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch This class will help kids (age 6+) learn the basics of sewing. Check with the Scott City branch for details and supply list.
Title: Santa at the Library
Date and time: Saturday, December 16 from 10 am Place: Oran Branch Join us as we welcome Santa to the Oran Branch. For all ages. Big thank you to the Oran Optimist Club for sponsoring this event.
Title: Story Time and Craft
Date and time: Saturday, December 16 at 10 am Place: Scott City Branch Join us for a fun story time and craft at the Scott City Branch. For age 3+.
Title: Popsicle Snowflake Craft
Date and time: Saturday, December 16 at 10 am Place: Scott City Branch Join us for a great wintery craft at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.
Title: Sewing Class
Date and time: Monday, December 18 from 3 to 5 pm Place: Scott City Branch Learn to sew during our sewing class for adults age 18 +. Check with the Scott City branch for details and supply list.
Title: Riverside Book Club
Date and time: Monday, December 18 at 7 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson This month we’ll be discussing a little Christmas-themed book called “A Dog Named Christmas” by Greg Kincaid at the Main Branch in Jackson. For age 18+.
Title: Christmas Party with Santa
Date and time: Tuesday, December 19 from 1 to 3 pm Place: Scott City Branch Everyone is welcome to join us as we enjoy refreshments, each other’s company and a visit with Santa at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Refurbish Children’s Chairs
Date and time: Tuesday, December 19 at 3:15 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson Help Ms. Robbie refurbish and paint the chairs for the little kids at the Main Branch in Jackson. For age 8-17.
Title: Adult Coloring
Date and time: Wednesday, December 20 from 9:30 to 11 am Place: Benton Branch Do you know that coloring has great health benefits adults age 18+? It reduces stress and fatigue and promotes better sleep and brain function, and it’s fun!! So come relax and color at the Benton Branch.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, December 20 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 age 7+.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, December 20 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, December 20 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 age 7+.
Title: Cookie Swap
Date and time: Thursday, December 21 at 1 pm Place: Scott City Branch We’re having a cookie swap!! Bring in 2 dozen cookies and select a different 2 dozen to take home. What a great way to enjoy a wider variety of Christmas treats! For age 18+ at the Scott City Branch.
Title: Pop Tart Pillow Creations
Date and time: Thursday, December 21 at 3:15 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’ll have fun making pop tart pillow with Ms. Robbie for age 3-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, December 21 at 3:30 pm Place: Perryville Branch Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (age 13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Friday, December 22 at 10:30 am Place: Perryville Branch Join us for a fun-filled story time for toddlers (age 0-6) and their caregivers at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Story Time
Date and time: Friday, December 22 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for stories, take time to play, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (age 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson. This week we’ll be decorating cookies.
Title: Story Time
Date and time; Friday, December 22 at 2 pm Place: Benton Branch We’ll have a great story time for age 0-6 and their caregivers at the Benton Branch.
Title: Edible Peppermint Slime Craft
Date and time: Saturday, December 23 at 10 am – 12 pm Place: Scott City Branch For our final Saturday Christmas crafting day will be making Edible Peppermint Slime!! For all ages at Scott City Branch.
Title: Children’s Bingo
Date and time: Tuesday, December 26 at 10 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’re getting out the bingo cards and playing with kids age 8-12 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Book Club
Date and time: Tuesday, December 26 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 age 18+.
Title: The Art of Collage
Date and time: Wednesday, December 27 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 age 7+.
Title: Adult Game Day
Date and time: Wednesday, December 27 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, December 27 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 age 7+.
Title: Bookend Painting Craft
Date and time: Thursday, December 28 from 1 pm Place: Main Branch, Jackson We’re getting out the paint and using it to deocrate book ends. For age 8-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, December 28 at 3:30 pm Place: Perryville Branch Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (age 13- 17) at the Perryville Branch.
Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Friday, December 29 at 10:30 am Place: Main Branch, Jackson Join Ms. Robbie for stories, take time to play, and do crafts perfect for toddlers (age 0-6) and their caregivers at the Main Branch, Jackson.
Title: Bingo
Date and time: Friday, December 29 at 4 pm Place: Scott City Branch Everyone is welcome to come play some bingo at the Scott City Branch.