Events that happened on Thursday, April 30, 2026

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime that introduces toddlers to books, reading, and the love of language through stories, songs, and activities. Parents can discover fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read!...

Dementia Caregiver Workshop A 6 week workshop offered free for all caregivers of persons with dementia. Facilitator: Carol Dippold, M.A. Licensed Professional Counselor. Certified Dementia Practitioner Dates: Thursdays starting March 26 and...

Registration period: March 19 - April 9 Birds are especially vocal in spring—but not all of their sounds mean the same thing. In this virtual program, we’ll explore the difference between bird songs and calls, explore alarm calls, and discover...

Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.

Come to learn, play, or teach others at the Main Branch, Jackson. Adults are welcome but this club is primarily for youth ages 6-17.

Our choir has been working hard all month long to cultivate their boomwhacker skills! Come and support them in their very first performance! (all ages) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If...

Jackson Reads 2026 Thursday, April 30, 2026 5:30-7:00pm Jackson City Park Band Shell Bring your family & friends, a book, blankets or lawn chairs Gather with your school and community Book Swap, Local Authors, Storytellers & Guest Readers,...

Master Gardener training will be held on Thursdays for 12 weeks from April 30 thru July 23, 2026. The classes will be held at Cape Girardeau County Extension Office in Jackson, Mo. in the evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will be 2 optional field...

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...

Come see over 40 Red and White quilts from the collection of Ann Meyer Hazelwood. Ann Meyer Hazelwood’s love for red and white began in Perry County, where she was born and raised. Her passion for quilting grew when she opened Patches Etc. in...

A new paint-for-a-cause mural has begun. VisitCape and Painted Wren Art Gallery have joined forces to bring you The Blues Highway Mural. This mural celebrates 100 years of Highway 61, also known as the Blues Highway. The historic highway begins in...