Events that happened on Thursday, December 21, 2023

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.

Help More, Feed More Volunteer Days are 1 to 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Southeast Missouri Food Bank. Tasks may include sorting donated food, labeling cans, packing boxes, clerical work or cleaning. This new volunteer opportunity...

We’ll have fun making pop tart pillow with Ms. Robbie for age 3-17 at the Main Branch, Jackson.

You are invited to walk The Labyrinth at Abbey Road on the longest night of the year to celebrate the Winter Solstice when Light returns to us for longer periods with each new day forward. The blessing of darkness in this season allows us time to...

Registration period: November 2 - December 21 Learn how Missouri Native plants can provide relief of coughs and stuffy noses during cold and flu season. Participants will learn about the soothing properties of Missouri plants that ease the...

This time of year can bring a variety of emotions... excitement, joy, heartache, and pain. Many of us have a difficult time during the Christmas season. December 21st is the longest night of the year, where there are more hours of darkness than...

Calling all crafters and decorators! Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a fancy ribbon bow? Now is your chance! This class features step-by-step instructions on how to make four different types of bows! Participants will use ribbon provided...

Speaker Ken Raney visited The Grand Canyon this past summer on a Creation bus/raft tour. He’ll present photos and evidence of the Grand Canyon and the Grand Staircase and answer this question: What do these two spectacular geologic features have in...

The Holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. Don’t have time to wrap those last-minute gifts? Then let Cape Community Church wrap your presents while you finish your Christmas shopping. Cape Community Church will be wrapping...

Each evening at 7:00 PM from December 17 through 23 St Mary Cathedral will hold the Advent Novena Prayer Service. Just 30 minutes long, the evening of o-antiphons, prayers help you to slow down and and prepare for the coming of the Christ Child! All...

Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (age 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.

Think you have what it takes to survive in the Arctic? Come immerse yourself in our arctic research station and learn all about the tundra, the Northern Lights, and how to adapt to this climate! Recommended for families/teams to work together....

Step into the magical world of Santa’s House. Dozens of vintage lighted houses, adorable nutcracker collection, vintage trees, and a beautiful nativity on display for everyone to see. Santa’s House is viewable 24 hours a day, but lighted from 5 to...

View the beautiful Lights of Marble Hill, Missouri

Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum presents, Backstage Hollywood: Photography of Bob Willoughby. Opening and reception will be November 10, 4-8 p.m. Willoughby was the first outsider photographer invited into movie studios. His work...

Backstage Hollywood is a collection of 91 photos taken by Bob Willoughby. Willoughby was the first outsider photographer invited into movie studios. His work took off in 1954 when asked to work with Judy Garland, during the filming a "Star is...

The Indoor Nativity Walk exhibit features trees and displays depicting the stories, art history, symbols, and legends of the Christmas story.

During the months of December and January, the window exhibit is a very special one, as the Visual Arts Cooperative Artists will be showing their annual Holiday Annual Miniature Art Works.

Meghan teaches yoga 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Dana teaches Shine Dance 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. Thursday.

Christine teaches Barre 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday.

Brittney will teach cardio drumming 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday.