Riverside Regional Library

Programs and Events for August 2024

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Title: Photography Contest
Date: Aug. 1-31
Place: Perryville Branch
Enter our photography contest in celebration of World Photography Day (Aug. 19). Submit a photo that you think represents “summer” to the Perryville Branch by Aug. 31. Submission can be made either in person or via email perryvillebranch@rrlmo.org. Open to all ages. Contest winner will receive a special prize.

Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy a fun story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.

Title: International Cat Day Craft
Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 8
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate International Cat Day by building a cat toy for your furry companion. For all ages at the Perryville Branch.

Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 8 at 3:30 p.m.
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: Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash
Date and time: Friday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Visit the Perryville Branch and help us celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday. We’ll have lots of fun for all ages.

Title: Story Time
Date and time: Saturday, Aug. 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Place: Altenburg Branch
Join us for a great story time and craft for ages 3-8 at the Altenburg Branch.

Title: Book Club
Date and time: Monday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
This month we’ll be discussing “To Capture What We Cannot Keep” by Beatrice Colin at the Perryville Branch. For ages 18+.

Title: Storytelling Circle
Date and time: Monday, Aug. 12 at 3:30 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
In honor of International Youth Day, we’ll have a storytelling circle for ages 7-17 at the Perryville Branch. As a group, create and share stories while working on public speaking skills and getting to know your community.

Title: ID Protection and Retirement Management Program
Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us for National Financial Awareness Day and learn about ID protection and retirement management from Mike Friesz from Regions Bank at the Perryville Branch. For ages 18+.

Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy a special story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.

Title: Credit Building & Reporting
Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us for National Financial Awareness Day and learn about credit, how it is reported and how you can build better credit from Mike Friesz from Regions Bank at the Perryville Branch. For ages 18+.

Title: ABCs of Medicare
Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Learn the ABCs of Medicare and how to choose the right policy for you with Webb Insurance. For ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.

Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 15 at 3:30 p.m.

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: Tell a Joke Day
Date and time: Friday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Come into the Perryville Branch and contribute your joke to our collage board! For all ages.

Title: Story Time
Date and time: Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy a special story time and craft with Ms. Samantha for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.

Title: Senior Citizens Day
Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate the Seniors in our community by coming into the Perryville Branch and creating a cheerful card that will be given to residents at a local nursing home. For all ages.

Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy an awesome story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.

Title: Tooth Fairy Day Craft
Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Celebrate Tooth Fairy Day by creating fairy wings. Craft for ages 7-12 at the Perryville Branch.

Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 22 at 3:30 p.m.
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: Puppy Story Time
Date and time: Monday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
We’ll celebrate National Dog Day with this special story time featuring puppies! For ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.

Title: Riverside Virtual Book Club
Date and time: Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.
Place: Virtual via Zoom
This month we’ll be discussing the book “The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise” by Colleen Oakley via zoom. Program for ages 18+. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 ext. 123 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.

Title: Toddler Story Time
Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Enjoy an awesome story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.

Title: ABCs of Medicare
Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Learn the ABCs of Medicare and how to choose the right policy for you with Webb Insurance. For ages 18+ at the Perryville Branch.

Title: Teen Activity
Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m.
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: Grief Awareness Day Story Time
Date and time: Friday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Place: Perryville Branch
Join us for a special story time and craft for ages 0-6 at the Perryville Branch.