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Senior Sketches (ages 55+)

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Penzel Conference Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Penzel Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
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.

A-maze-ing Mazes (ages 9-11)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Tweens
Youth Program Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare to be a-maze-d as we get lost in a world of mazes! Join us to explore unique mazes around the world, navigate tricky pathway puzzles and create your very own labyrinth designs.

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.

Senior Sketches Exhibit (all ages)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Forum / Speaker
Event Details:

This exhibit is the culmination of a fine arts workshop in drawing for seniors, called Senior Sketches. This event is open to the public, and will feature work created during the workshop. Stop by anytime between 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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.

Crafternoon: Embroidered Button Magnets

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we make adorable button magnets! Each participant will make 2-3 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.

Adult Coloring (ages 18+)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Adult Services
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities

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.

Construction Club (ages 6-11)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities

Construction Club

Two hours of free play will give kids the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with LOTS of LEGO. Work on your own creations or build as a team. The library will provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination!

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: Yarn Flowers (ages 18+)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This month we are making flowers using yarn, forks, and pipe cleaners! Participants will get to take home the flowers they make. 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.

Crafternoon: Map-Covered Magazine Holders (ages 18+)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we turn cereal boxes into storage for your home! Participants will use cereal boxes, glue, scissors, and maps to create these magazine holders. Each participant will make one magazine holder to take home. 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.

Sensory Craft: Yarn Flowers (ages 18+)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This month we are making flowers using yarn, forks, and pipe cleaners! Participants will get to take home the flowers they make. 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.

Library Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Memorial Day.

Adult Coloring: Playing with Patterns

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Adult Services
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

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.

This month we are getting creative with patterns! Join us as we color intricate patterns and mandalas!

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.

Cooperative Mural (ages 6-11)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Help us kick off summer reading by creating a shared work of art that will be displayed all summer long! 

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.

Construction Club (ages 6-11)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities

Construction Club

Two hours of free play will give kids the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with LOTS of LEGO. Work on your own creations or build as a team. The library will provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination!

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.

Anime Club (ages 12-18)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Youth Program Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities
Registration Required

Anime Club

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Want to get into anime but don’t know where to start? Come join our after-hours anime club and learn about Japanese culture while enjoying all your favorite shows!

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.

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.

Teens Only

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

High Tea (all ages)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Hirsch Community Rooms
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don your fanciest costume and join us for an afternoon of crafts, games, prizes, and TEA! Food from Rosie's Bake Shoppe and tea from Old Town Spice Shoppe.

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.

Darn It! Visible Mending (ages 12-18)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Youth Program Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your old clothes some new life with fun and creative sewing and stitching! Bring a ripped, stained, or bland old piece of clothing and learn how to turn it into something new. 

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.

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.

Teens Only

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

Full STEAM Ahead: Color Mixing

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop, Early Learning, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:

Color mixing is a fun way for kids to learn about colors and is a great introduction to both art and basic science concepts related to color.  Come prepared to make a mess. 

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.

Full STEAM Ahead: Color Mixing

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop, Early Learning, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:

Color mixing is a fun way for kids to learn about colors and is a great introduction to both art and basic science concepts related to color.  Come prepared to make a mess. 

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.

Sensory Craft: 3D Doily Flowers

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we are making beautiful flowers using paper doilies, markers, and brass fasteners!

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: Painting with Acrylics

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we explore painting with acrylics on canvas board. As a group, we will paint a picture of umbrellas floating on water. The library will provide all the necessary supplies.

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: 3D Doily Flowers (ages 18+)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This month we are making beautiful flowers using paper doilies, markers, and brass fasteners!

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.

Bad Art Studio (ages 6-11)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens
Youth Program Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use our variety of craft supplies to create your own (terrible) masterpiece! No art experience needed!

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.

Cultured Donuts: Gyotaku (ages 12-18)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Youth Program Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut and create a masterpiece!

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.

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.

Teens Only

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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Juneteenth.