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Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
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...

Cancelled
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
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.

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.

Expert Travel Tips: Art Around the World (ages 18+)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a special series from travel experts at Elite Travel, Inc. Sessions include: June 4 - Traveling on a Budget - Join us to learn how to travel on a budget and make ...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Join us for a special series from travel experts at Elite Travel, Inc. Sessions include:

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.

BabyBook (ages 0-1)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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!

Cancelled
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.

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.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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...

Cancelled
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.

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.

Family Escape Room: Camp Creepy (all ages)

All Day
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him! Available by appointment; click the butt...

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

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him!

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Adult Coloring (ages 18+)

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Praxair Program Room 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: Praxair Program Room
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, August 5, 2024 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 required for all new participants, be sure to include your email address to receive notifications...

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

Join us for our adult popular fiction book club, The Page Turners! Registration is required for all new participants, be sure to include your email address to receive notifications and book lists via email.

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.

Family Escape Room: Camp Creepy (all ages)

All Day
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him! Available by appointment; click the butt...

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

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him!

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Books on Tap: A Social Book Club (ages 18+)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ebb & Flow Fermentations at CGPL
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our free-form, read-what-you-want book club! The theme for discussion will be: “The Great Outdoors.” The theme for reading during August is: “They Could Be Worse: Moral...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Ebb & Flow Fermentations
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our free-form, read-what-you-want book club! The theme for discussion will be: “The Great Outdoors.” The theme for reading during August is: “They Could Be Worse: Morally Gray Characters.”

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.

Family Escape Room: Camp Creepy (all ages)

All Day
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him! Available by appointment; click the butt...

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

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him!

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Alzheimer’s Association: Foundations of Caregiving & Supporting Independence (ages 18+)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This class will cover the first two modules of the Empowered Caregiver series offered by the Alzheimer's Association. The Empowered Caregiver series teaches caregivers how to na...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This class will cover the first two modules of the Empowered Caregiver series offered by the Alzheimer's Association.

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.

Family Escape Room: Camp Creepy (all ages)

All Day
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him! Available by appointment; click the butt...

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

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him!

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Family Escape Room: Camp Creepy (all ages)

All Day
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him! Available by appointment; click the butt...

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

CGPL Campground is haunted! Gather your family and friends and help our ghost find his missing items...or you could be trapped with him!

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Sensory Craft: Bubble Painting (ages 18+)

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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 ...

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

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.

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: Alcohol Ink Trinket Dishes (ages 18+)

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! This month we are decorating plain white trinket dishes with alcohol ink! Each participant will decorate one trinket dish to take home.

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! This month we are decorating plain white trinket dishes with alcohol ink! Each participant will decorate one trinket dish to take home.

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: Bubble Painting (ages 18+)

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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 ...

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

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.

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.

Medicare 101 (ages 18+)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an informational presentation all about Medicare. This program is presented by Missouri SHIP. Missouri SHIP (MO SHIP) is certified by the federal and state governm...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join us for an informational presentation all about Medicare.

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 Forgotten Trunk in the Attic: Native American Stories (ages 18+)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Forum / Speaker
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable educational presentation by renowned Native American speaker Galen Gritts, as he unwinds the past to discover the history and stories of Native America...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Forum / Speaker
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable educational presentation by renowned Native American speaker Galen Gritts, as he unwinds the past to discover the history and stories of Native Americans.

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.

Do It Together (all ages)

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

A monthly event to come together and get crafty! Art materials, supplies, and ideas will be presented.  Bring your imagination and a friend!

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

A monthly event to come together and get crafty! Art materials, supplies, and ideas will be presented.  Bring your imagination and a friend!

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.

EARLY ACCESS - Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Fill up your shelves with fresh fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, romance, political selections, cookbooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and everything in between at the Fri...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Fill up your shelves with fresh fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, romance, political selections, cookbooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and everything in between at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale here at the Cape Girardeau Publi

Tech Tutoring (ages 18+)

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Fill up your shelves with fresh fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, romance, political selections, cookbooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and everything in between at the Fri...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Fill up your shelves with fresh fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, romance, political selections, cookbooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and everything in between at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale here at the Cape Girardeau Publi

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Fill up your shelves with fresh fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, romance, political selections, cookbooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and everything in between at the Fri...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Fill up your shelves with fresh fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, romance, political selections, cookbooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and everything in between at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale here at the Cape Girardeau Publi

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Fill up your shelves with fresh fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, romance, political selections, cookbooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and everything in between at the Fri...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Fill up your shelves with fresh fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, romance, political selections, cookbooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and everything in between at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale here at the Cape Girardeau Publi