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Adult Brick Studio (ages 18+)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Some people say LEGOs are just for kids, but we know better. Join other brick-building enthusiasts at this program designed for adults, and let your creativity run wild! We we...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Some people say LEGOs are just for kids, but we know better. Join other brick-building enthusiasts at this program designed for adults, and let your creativity run wild! We welcome all adults from beginners to Master Builders.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children
Preschool Storytime:

This storytime is designed to help build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills and features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, in...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

This storytime is designed to help build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills and features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

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 permitted.

Learn to Play: Dungeons and Dragons (ages 9-11)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Heartland Gaming Convention will bring in experts to teach about and practice the magical role-playing game of D&D. Enjoy free pizza and receive a set of dice! D&D hel...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Heartland Gaming Convention will bring in experts to teach about and practice the magical role-playing game of D&D. Enjoy free pizza and receive a set of dice! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library Legends Adult TTRPG: A Corvid Conspiracy! (ages 18+)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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 e...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Let’s Talk Teen Books: New Year, New Books!

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Facebook at CGPL
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Take a look at these new Teen books and get an early start on those 2025 reading goals!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Take a look at these new Teen books and get an early start on those 2025 reading goals!

BabyBook (ages 0-1)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
BabyBook:

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that introduces a love for books and reading through music & movement, rhythm & rhyme, and cuddles & play!

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

BabyBook

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that introduces a love for books and reading through music & movement, rhythm & rhyme, and cuddles & play!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

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 permitted.

Gentle Yoga (ages 18+)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Gentle Yoga:

Join us for an hour of gentle yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Gentle Yoga

Join us for an hour of gentle yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Tech Tutoring (ages 18+)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at CGPL
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If you: ...are having trouble navigating your new smartphone or tablet ...need help setting up an email account ...are having other issues with technology ...then Te...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

If you:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Organize Your Life: Power Over Paper (ages 18+)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Start the year off on a clean slate with our Organize Your Life series. Join us for this special organization series, led by local organizer Lindsey Neels. This series will include...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Start the year off on a clean slate with our Organize Your Life series. Join us for this special organization series, led by local organizer Lindsey Neels. This series will include 4 sessions:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Chess Club (ages 18+)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you interested in chess? Join our new Chess Club! This club is designed for adults who are interested in playing chess. Meetings will be held in the Clarence C. Schade stu...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Are you interested in chess? Join our new Chess Club! This club is designed for adults who are interested in playing chess. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00am - 8:00am
Penzel Conference Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Board & Committee Meetings:

View agenda here.

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Penzel Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting

Board & Committee Meetings

View agenda here.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

This interactive storytime introduces toddlers to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, and activities. Learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills children ne...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

This interactive storytime introduces toddlers to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, and activities. Learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

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 permitted.

Tech Tutoring (ages 18+)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Adult Services at CGPL
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If you: ...are having trouble navigating your new smartphone or tablet ...need help setting up an email account ...are having other issues with technology ...then Te...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

If you:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Life-Size Clue (ages 12-18)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Was it Miss Scarlett in the Teen Room with the 1000-page dictionary? Or Colonel Mustard in the puppet theater with the feather boa? Come take a look at our clues and solve the case...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Was it Miss Scarlett in the Teen Room with the 1000-page dictionary? Or Colonel Mustard in the puppet theater with the feather boa? Come take a look at our clues and solve the case!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Teens Only

Parents, please plan to drop your teen off to enjoy this event with their peers.

Intro to Tabletop RPGs Workshop (ages 18+)

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you not know your cantrips from your concentration spells? Dungeons and Dragons and the many games it inspired are a lot of fun, but it can be intimidating for a first-time play...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Do you not know your cantrips from your concentration spells? Dungeons and Dragons and the many games it inspired are a lot of fun, but it can be intimidating for a first-time player looking to join in.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Bite-Sized Chefs (ages 6-11)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens
Bite-Sized Chefs:

Each month, build your recipe repertoire by exploring creative culinary techniques that are easy and pleasing to the eye. Create and enjoy a sample at the library, then take home t...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Bite-Sized Chefs

Each month, build your recipe repertoire by exploring creative culinary techniques that are easy and pleasing to the eye. Create and enjoy a sample at the library, then take home the recipe ideas to dazzle your family and friends!

Help us be mindful of allergies; if you have any concerns, please call and ask prior to registering.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

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 permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children
Preschool Storytime:

This storytime is designed to help build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills and features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, in...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

This storytime is designed to help build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills and features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

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 permitted.

Library Legends Adult TTRPG: A Corvid Conspiracy! (ages 18+)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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 e...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Let's Talk Board Games: Pictureka!

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Facebook at CGPL
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Watch as the Youth Staff teach you this beloved family-friendly game - Pictureka! Then join us tomorrow for Game and Gather from 3-5 pm to play this game and similar titles with yo...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Watch as the Youth Staff teach you this beloved family-friendly game - Pictureka! Then join us tomorrow for Game and Gather from 3-5 pm to play this game and similar titles with your family!

BabyBook (ages 0-1)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
BabyBook:

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that introduces a love for books and reading through music & movement, rhythm & rhyme, and cuddles & play!

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

BabyBook

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that introduces a love for books and reading through music & movement, rhythm & rhyme, and cuddles & play!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

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 permitted.

Gentle Yoga (ages 18+)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Gentle Yoga:

Join us for an hour of gentle yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Gentle Yoga

Join us for an hour of gentle yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Game & Gather: Pictureka! (all ages)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in to join us for a sampling of family-friendly board games and a light snack!  Pictureka will be the main game with a sampling of similar titles.

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in to join us for a sampling of family-friendly board games and a light snack!  Pictureka will be the main game with a sampling of similar titles.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

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 permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Organize Your Life: Streamline Your Schedule (ages 18+)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Start the year off on a clean slate with our Organize Your Life series. Join us for this special organization series, led by local organizer Lindsey Neels. This series will include...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Start the year off on a clean slate with our Organize Your Life series. Join us for this special organization series, led by local organizer Lindsey Neels. This series will include 4 sessions:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Chess Club (ages 18+)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you interested in chess? Join our new Chess Club! This club is designed for adults who are interested in playing chess. Meetings will be held in the Clarence C. Schade stu...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Are you interested in chess? Join our new Chess Club! This club is designed for adults who are interested in playing chess. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.