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Son of SEMO: The Poetry of Robert Lowes

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a special presentation by poet Robert Lowes. Listen to original poems by this Southeast Missouri native and Jackson High School graduate, who has published two poetry b...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Join us for a special presentation by poet Robert Lowes. Listen to original poems by this Southeast Missouri native and Jackson High School graduate, who has published two poetry books since 2020.

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.

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax preparation assistance. Please bring all necessary documents with you (ex. W-2s, 1099s, social security income statements, interest a...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax preparation assistance. Please bring all necessary documents with you (ex.

Adult Coloring (ages 18+)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Adult Coloring:

Join us for a casual adult coloring session where we provide the pages, colored pencils, and a fun atmosphere to color and socialize.

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY

Adult Coloring

Join us for a casual adult coloring session where we provide the pages, colored pencils, and a fun atmosphere to color and socialize.

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.

The Page Turners Book Club (ages 18+)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Penzel Conference Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our adult popular fiction book club, The Page Turners! Registration is encouraged for new participants, but not required. Be sure to include your email address to ...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Penzel Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for our adult popular fiction book club, The Page Turners! Registration is encouraged for new participants, but not required. Be sure to include your email address to receive notifications and book lists via

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: Kickflipping Over a Quantum Centipede!

Tuesday, April 8, 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: 3
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.

Senior Sketches (ages 55+)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Penzel Conference Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a series of FREE fine arts drawing workshops! In this series, participants will learn how to draw over the course of 8 guided sessions. Our professional teaching artist...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Penzel Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a series of FREE fine arts drawing workshops! In this series, participants will learn how to draw over the course of 8 guided 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.

Gentle Yoga (ages 18+)

Wednesday, April 9, 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: 19

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, April 9, 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.

Chess Club (ages 18+)

Wednesday, April 9, 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. This club will be held in the Genealogy Room in Adult Se...

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. This club will be held in the Genealogy Room in Adult Services. 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.

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax preparation assistance. Please bring all necessary documents with you (ex. W-2s, 1099s, social security income statements, interest a...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax preparation assistance. Please bring all necessary documents with you (ex.

Tech Tutoring (ages 18+)

Friday, April 11, 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.

Sensory Craft: Popsicle Stick Art (ages 18+)

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Sensory Craft Time:

Our sensory craft times specialize in making crafts accessible and available to adults with mental disabilities. All are welcome to join, however, this session has been structured ...

Event Details:

This month we are making art using popsicle sticks, pencils, and markers!

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Sensory Craft Time

Our sensory craft times specialize in making crafts accessible and available to adults with mental disabilities. All are welcome to join, however, this session has been structured for adults with mental, behavioral, or physical disabilities. Two sessions are offered each month; please register for only one session.

Event Details:

This month we are making art using popsicle sticks, pencils, and markers!

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.

Crafternoon: Embroidered Button Magnets

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as we make these adorable button magnets! Each participant will make 2 button magnets to take home. Participants will embroider a design, cut it out, use a button tool, and...

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

Join us as we make these adorable button magnets! Each participant will make 2 button magnets to take home. Participants will embroider a design, cut it out, use a button tool, and glue a magnet to the back.

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.

Sensory Craft: Popsicle Stick Art

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This month we are making art using popsicle sticks, pencils, and markers!

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

This month we are making art using popsicle sticks, pencils, and markers!

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.

Adult Brick Studio (ages 18+)

Tuesday, April 15, 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.

Library Legends Adult TTRPG: Kickflipping Over a Quantum Centipede!

Tuesday, April 15, 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: 3
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.

Senior Sketches (ages 55+)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Penzel Conference Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a series of FREE fine arts drawing workshops! In this series, participants will learn how to draw over the course of 8 guided sessions. Our professional teaching artist...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Penzel Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a series of FREE fine arts drawing workshops! In this series, participants will learn how to draw over the course of 8 guided 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.

Gentle Yoga (ages 18+)

Wednesday, April 16, 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: 19

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.

Chess Club (ages 18+)

Wednesday, April 16, 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. This club will be held in the Genealogy Room in Adult Se...

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. This club will be held in the Genealogy Room in Adult Services. 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.

Families Eating Smart, Moving More

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a special series on healthy nutrition and exercise. This series is led by Nutrition Program Associate, Mandie Sullivan from the University of Missouri Extension Service...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for a special series on healthy nutrition and exercise. This series is led by Nutrition Program Associate, Mandie Sullivan from the University of Missouri Extension Services.

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.

Tech Tutoring (ages 18+)

Friday, April 18, 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.

Library Closed

All Day
CGPL

The library is closed for Easter.

Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Easter.

Baby-Led Weaning (ages 18+)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Early Learning, Forum / Speaker, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Is your baby ready to start experimenting with solid foods? Join dietitian Ellen Gipson to learn some helpful techniques for this important transition!

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Early Learning, Forum / Speaker, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Is your baby ready to start experimenting with solid foods? Join dietitian Ellen Gipson to learn some helpful techniques for this important transition!

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.

Library Legends Adult TTRPG: Kickflipping Over a Quantum Centipede!

Tuesday, April 22, 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: 3
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.