Today's Events

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

Celebrate the Grands with a fun craft. For all ages at the Oran Branch.

How did great civilizations of the past, supposedly lower on the evolutionary time scale, accomplish amazing things that we know little or nothing of today? What happened to them, and why? Can we learn anything from them? The Bible provides a...

September 10 Paint NIght: Under the Sea 6-9 p.m. Preregistration due by June 10 / $10 Public fee required or Free to SEMO students Follow step by step to create your underwater landscape and add interesting subjects using stencils. Create...

Come socialize, make progress on your scrapbook projects and share ideas. For ages 12+ at the Scott City Branch.

Come in for games, snacks, crafts and to socialize. All teens (ages 13-17) are welcome 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.

The Dexter Farmers Market will kick off its 2026 season on Thursday, May 7, at East City Park. The market will be held every Thursday through September, offering fresh produce, local goods, and handmade items from area vendors. Residents and...

Ellen Hahs will have 39 pieces of art on display at Catapult Sept. 1 - 25, 2026 at Catapult Creative House, 612 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO. The public is invited to attend a special evening opening reception 5-7 p.m. on September 4 at...

Located at the Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum on 538 Independence St, we are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. This display will be on display until we close for the season!

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...

Local artists Brenda Seyer and Helen Towner have an art display at Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum Sept. 1 through Sept. 25, 2026. The public is invited to attend a reception Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 from 4-8 p.m. Refreshments will be...

Is your kid interested in learning Spanish, the world's fourth most-spoken language? Sign them up for our 8-week introduction to Spanish with guest lecturer, Carla Vaca Diez! By registering for this program, you are committing to 8 programs that...

Come relive the excitement of Fourth of July celebrations and summertime church picnics from years gone by. From baseball games and band concerts to candy, sno cones, and all the traditions that made these gatherings special, you’re sure to find...

Join us for Toddler Time—an interactive storytime designed to spark your child’s love of books and language! Through lively stories, catchy songs, and playful activities, toddlers will explore the joy of reading while building essential early...

Semo Prom Mothers of Cape Presbyterian Churches will start fall appointments for free teen dress appointments for her high school special event on Aug 29-Nov 23 . Visit Semo Prom Mothers' Facebook page to schedule an appointment. Address 1820...

Join fellow American Mahjong enthusiasts for a fun and friendly game session! This event is for players who already know the rules and want to enjoy some lively rounds together. If you have your own mahjong set, please bring it along—our library has...