Events that happened on Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Come in and enjoy the new branch!! Connect with others in the community and see all the new happenings at the Scott City Branch. For all ages.

Join us for a fun STEM program for ages 2 to 8 at the Perryville Branch.

Decorate a mini piñata to take home for your own Mexican themed party! For all ages at the Perryville Branch.

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...

Drop in to learn a little about the history of Cinco de Mayo, while making crafts and playing games. For all ages at the Main Branch in Jackson.

WESTWARD ROAD in concert at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5, at First General Baptist Church 1812 Cape LaCroix Road, Cape Girardeau. There will be no charge for admission but a freewill offering will be taken.

Join us for our free-form, read-what-you-want book club! The theme for discussion will be: “That 60s Month.” The theme for reading during May is "Happy Birthday America!" (Ages 18+) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our...

Senior Sketches is an 8-week small-group drawing workshop designed for adults 55 and older who want to explore the basics of drawing in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Participants learn fundamental skills for drawing from observation...

If you’d like to give Mom or Grandma a handmade card, come in to the Perryville Branch and create your own special Mother’s Day card for a special lady. For all ages.

Spring Senior Showcase May 1-9, 2026 Opening Reception May 1, 4-8 p.m. Closing Reception May 9, 4-5 p.m. The Spring Senior Showcase Exhibition for Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Art + Design will be displayed at Rosemary...

Need help with your technology? We’ve got you covered!! Drop in for one-on-one sessions for help with smartphones, computers, iPads, and the Libby and Blackstone apps. Whether you’re troubleshooting a device, learning a new feature or getting...

Need help on a crochet pattern or just want time to focus and make progress on your project? Then join us for the weekly crochet group at the Scott City Branch. Program is for ages 6+.

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...

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...