Events that happened on Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills with our Preschool Storytime program! This fun and educational program features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and...

Learn to crochet simple craft projects. For ages 7+ at the Scott City Branch.

Learn a new but simple art technique that can open up worlds of creativity! To do this craft you MUST come to part 1 (creating the paper mache). Part 2 (painting) is optional. For ages 3+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Get in the holiday spirit by making your own ornaments out of air-dry clay. For ages 0-10 at the Perryville Branch.

Sam Herndon is the Emergency Management Director for Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, a position he has held since November 2022. He is responsible for coordinating the county’s disaster response from the Emergency Operations Center located at 3555...

Join us for our free-form, read-what-you-want book club! The theme for discussion will be: “Royalty.” The theme for reading during December is "Chiller Thrillers." Please note the location change of this event. (ages 18+)

Join us for role-playing adventure in Dungeons and Dragons and beyond! We will have short campaigns telling a complete story arc, with new sessions beginning every four weeks. No experience is required in any game system to play, and pre-made...

"The Twelve Days of Christmas in Southeast Missouri" exhibit at the History Center, 102 S. High in Uptown Jackson, MO. See a beautiful display featuring the traditional "Twelve Days" verse with a Southeast Missouri twist including: the forest...

Body Sculpt exercise class will be taught by Tera 5:30 to 6:15 a.m. at the Osage Centre.

Country Fusion is a fun mix of low impact aerobics and country line dancing. The class will be taught by Robyn and is held from 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Yoga Core & More is a 30-minute class utilizing various props such as bands, free weights and your own body weight to challenge your core strength and stability. Taught by tori from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday.

Explore your artistic side with our adult coloring hour! All materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Pilates will be taught by Emily C. 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

Emily teaches Barre 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday and Christine teaches the class 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. Friday.

Partner and line dance classes will be taught by Irene Reynolds. For more information call (573) 382-0008 or email irlinedancer@yahoo.com.

Local artists Aaron Horrell and Barb Bailey, in conjunction with the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri, have started a new Paint For A Cause Project. This is an opportunity for the public to participate in a project to help raise...

When you don't know where to turn ... because someone you care for drinks too much, Al-Anon groups can help. Learn more by attending a confidential and anonymous meeting at River City Freedom Al-Anon Family Group. We Welcome You!

The Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum welcomes you to come "Follow the Star" during their 21st Annual Christmas Tree Display. See about 50 uniquely decorated trees throughout our three galleries. Kids (and adults, too) will enjoy searching for the...

Drop in to learn how to battle Pokémon! Use one of the library’s decks or bring your own! This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be...