Events on Thursday, April 9, 2026

Discover the importance of Missouri reptiles and amphibians and see what it takes to keep our education animals happy and healthy. Bring your family and watch as we introduce and feed several different reptiles and amphibians.

Bring your little one in for a fun spring-themed story time. For ages 0-5 at the Oran Branch.

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...

Celebrate Unicorn Day with this great craft. For all ages at the Perryville Branch.

Registration period: February 27 - March 25 Fishing is a great way for kids and families to have fun outdoors, learn about conservation, and make happy memories. Our Discover Nature-Fishing program is a hands-on, four-part fishing instruction...

OMG, you guys! The blockbuster movie turned Broadway musical sensation will dance across the River Campus stage this spring. When the effervescent Elle Woods is dumped by her boyfriend, she follows him to Harvard Law School, determined to win him...

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.

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...

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

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...

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...