Events on Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Join us to read an advanced picture book together, discuss it, then do enriching activities related to the story. This will be a fun club for improving literacy, encouraging read-aloud confidence, and making friends. For ages 5-7 at the Main Branch,...

Head to the library for fun and social time. Bring a friend and enjoy a card game, learn to play Golden Six or bring your own game to share. For age 18+ at the Altenburg Branch.

Have a favorite t-shirt that’s seen better days? Bring a T-shirt and make repairs or turn it into a work of art with paint. For all ages at the Scott City Branch.

Discover how German Americans in St. Louis traversed the rocky path of religion, politics, and yes, beer from the 1840s to the 1920s. Missouri Humanities speaker Elizabeth Kurrus will explore the chaos and tumult of this era through the history of...

Registration period: July 24 - August 12 You may have heard about endangered species but what about endangered habitats right here in Missouri? Sand prairies are an uncommon habitat in Missouri with species of plants and animals unique to them....

Join us to build strength and balance through gentle exercise. This class is appropriate for most fitness levels. If you have questions, contact Frankie at 573-243-8141. For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Bring in your little one to the library for some group toddler time, sharing a story and learning important lessons. Enjoy funny, colorful books, ones that rhyme, and ones that teach valuable life lessons. Sometimes we have games, sometimes we have...

Bring in your little one to the library for some group toddler time, sharing a story and learning important lessons. Enjoy funny, colorful books, ones that rhyme, and ones that teach valuable life lessons. Sometimes we have games, sometimes we have...

Love chess or want to sharpen your skills? Join our Chess Club, open to all adults interested in the game—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player. Meet fellow enthusiasts, enjoy friendly matches, and improve your strategy in a relaxed...

Chaffee Downtown Farmer’s Market will run every Wednesday from 430 to 645 at 127 W Yoakum Chaffee MO. We turn Downtown Sidewalks into front porches, offering a selection of baked goods, vegetables, honey, eggs, local meats and more. The market will...

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...