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Chess Club
2026-03-19 16:30:00 2026-03-19 18:30:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Join us every Thursday at the Main Branch from 4:30-6:30pm for Chess Club! All ages and skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided. Ridgel Branch -

Thursday, March 19
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-19 16:30:00 2026-03-19 18:30:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Join us every Thursday at the Main Branch from 4:30-6:30pm for Chess Club! All ages and skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided. Ridgel Branch -

Join us every Thursday at the Main Branch from 4:30-6:30pm for Chess Club! All ages and skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided.

AGE GROUP: | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Play | Educational |

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Ridgel Branch
library@poplarbluff.org
Phone: 573-686-8639
Hours
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We're closed Sunday April 05
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 Closed
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
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About the branch

The Dr. Gus T. Ridgel Branch is located on 3398 Kanell Blvd. This branch is perfect for picking up or dropping off items as the lobby has self-service access from 6 am to 10 pm 7 days a week. 

Upcoming events

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Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Branch - Wolpers Board Room
The Library Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. A call-in option is offered for those who prefer to participate remotely. For more information, please visit poplarbluff.org/board.
Storytime - Aliens Love Underpants
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch - Theater
Get ready to giggle! Wacky aliens zoom to Earth not for invasion—but to snatch silly underpants!
Books & Babies
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Discover the magic of Books & Babies! A gentle, interactive program that includes simple stories, songs, & rhymes that support early language development and bonding. Designed for babies 0- 18 months.
Book in the Bluff with Special Guest, Chris Henry
Tue, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Three Rivers College - Tinnin Center
Don't miss this year's Book in the Bluff guest speaker!
Tai Chi - Registration Required* - With the Butler County MU Extension Council
Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Branch - Theater
Join us for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, a gentle and empowering program designed to enhance both body and mind. REGISTER at poplarbluff.org/taichi
S.T.E.A.M Club - Infinite Fun
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch
Can you step through an index card? In this fun STEM challenge, kids will turn ordinary cards into giant loops through clever cutting and creative thinking. A mind-bending mix of science and fun!
Chess Club
Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Branch
Join us every Thursday at the Main Branch from 4:30-6:30pm for Chess Club! All ages and skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided.
S.T.E.A.M Club - Infinite Fun
Thu, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Branch - Theater
Can you step through an index card? In this fun STEM challenge, kids will turn ordinary cards into giant loops through clever cutting and creative thinking. A mind-bending mix of science and fun!
Family Adventure Day - Astronaut Training Day
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Theater
Join us on our journey through the stars to become astronauts! Complete exciting chellenges using space, science, and teamwork to fill your Mission Log and receive your Astronaut Certification.
Adult Book Club
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch - Wolpers Board Room
Join us for Adult Book Club where we discuss this month's read - The Pelican Child
Teen Hangout Night - Cosmic Laser Tag
Sat, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Branch - Theater
For one night only, Poplar Bluff Library will become a cosmic laser tag arena for teens! Bring your energy and your competitive spirit; we’ll provide the gear, snacks, crafts, and prizes.
Storytime - How to Catch a Star
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch - Theater
Dive in to a story about a boy who dreams of catching a star and shows that imagination and determination can lead to magical adventures.
Books & Babies
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Discover the magic of Books & Babies! A gentle, interactive program that includes simple stories, songs, & rhymes that support early language development and bonding. Designed for babies 0- 18 months.
The Edit Room 2.0
Tue, Apr 14, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Theater
Join us for The Edit Room 2.0. This is a hands-on series for teens interested in vlogging, video podcasting, filmmaking, or video essays.
S.T.E.A.M Club - Space Science from the Pantry
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Branch - Theater
Learn how astronauts eat in space and try fun activities inspired by real space food!
Planting the Sensory Garden
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Branch - Sensory Garden
Calling all teens 13–18! Bring your creativity and love for plants as you help design and plant the library’s garden planters. Let’s make the Library bloom together!
Storytime - Interstellar Cinderella
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch - Theater
Enjoy a futuristic twist on the classic tale—Cinderella fixes rockets and rescues herself in this empowering space story.
Books & Babies
Tue, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Discover the magic of Books & Babies! A gentle, interactive program that includes simple stories, songs, & rhymes that support early language development and bonding. Designed for babies 0- 18 months.
Trash Art - Earth Day Celebration - With Parks and Recreation
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hendrickson Park
Celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on adventure!
Chess Club
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Branch
Join us every Thursday at the Main Branch from 4:30-6:30pm for Chess Club! All ages and skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided.
Arbor Day Celebration - With Parks and Recreation - Bacon Park Pavilion 2
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Branch
Celebrate Arbor Day with stories, creativity, & a touch of nature! Youth and teens can enjoy a themed book, complete fun coloring sheets, & take home a sapling to plant.
Storytime - There's No Place Like Space
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch - Theater
Join the Cat in the Hat on a rhyming tour of the solar system that’s out of this world!
Books & Babies
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Discover the magic of Books & Babies! A gentle, interactive program that includes simple stories, songs, & rhymes that support early language development and bonding. Designed for babies 0- 18 months.
The Edit Room 2.0
Tue, Apr 28, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Theater
Join us for The Edit Room 2.0. This is a hands-on series for teens interested in vlogging, video podcasting, filmmaking, or video essays.
Chess Club
Thu, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Branch
Join us every Thursday at the Main Branch from 4:30-6:30pm for Chess Club! All ages and skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided.
S.T.E.A.M Club - Escape the Space Station
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Branch - Theater
Someone has hidden the moon rock sample to protect it from an incoming asteroid storm. Your mission is to solve the clues, crack the code, and unlock the box before time runs out!
Stars and Stripes Exhibit - Exhibit Dates: May 1 - June 30
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Branch
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by delving into the Civil War era through this exhibit from the Stars and Stripes Museum.
Stars and Stripes Exhibit - Exhibit Dates: May 1 - June 30
Mon, May 04, All day
Main Branch
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by delving into the Civil War era through this exhibit from the Stars and Stripes Museum.
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Branch - Wolpers Board Room
The Library Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. A call-in option is offered for those who prefer to participate remotely. For more information, please visit poplarbluff.org/board.
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