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Adult Coloring (ages 18+)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
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.

Bad Art Studio (ages 6-11)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Tech Tutoring (ages 18+)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Adult Services
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.

The Page Turners Book Club (ages 18+)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Penzel Conference Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Penzel Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for our adult popular fiction book club, The Page Turners! Registration is required for new participants only. 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.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Children
Youth Program Room
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.

Pokémon Battle Academy (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: Forum / Speaker, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in to learn how to battle Pokémon! Use one of the library’s decks or bring your own!

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.

Library Legends Adult TTRPG: Spooky Dungeon Delve (ages 18+)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 Tween Books: Censorship, Fake News, and Media Literacy

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth, Tweens
Facebook
Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Check out this informative video about fiction and nonfiction children's books that will help you teach your children about the timely topics of censorship, fake news, and being media-literate.

BabyBook (ages 0-1)

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Youth Program Room
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+)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Hirsch Community Rooms
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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.

Empowered Caregivers: Exploring Care & Support Services (ages 18+)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us for a special presentation by the Alzheimer's Association. The Empowered Caregiver series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia.

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.

Cultured Donuts: Rembrandt (ages 12-18)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn about art history, practice your painting skills, and enjoy a donut! Come back every month this year to learn about a new artist and eat a new donut!

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.

Adult Fiction Writing Class (ages 18+)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Penzel Conference Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Penzel Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for this free writing class, all about how to write books for adults by adults. Learn everything you need to know to write and publish your own books! 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.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2)

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Youth Program Room
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.

Youth Book Club (ages 9-11)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Tweens
Youth Program Room
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We have a book club for kids! Join your peers to discuss what you’ve been reading and enjoy a small snack!

Ask a Youth Services librarian what we’re reading this month.

 

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.

Full STEAM Ahead: Bats and Cats (ages 2-5)

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, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:

Science, technology, engineering, art, and math may seem like grand subject matter for preschool children, but in reality, preschoolers spontaneously engage in STEAM activities on a regular basis!

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.

Full STEAM Ahead: Bats and Cats (ages 2-5)

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, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:

Science, technology, engineering, art, and math may seem like grand subject matter for preschool children, but in reality, preschoolers spontaneously engage in STEAM activities on a regular basis!

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: Salt Glue Art (ages 18+)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

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 creating salt glue art using table salt, glue, and watercolors.

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: Felt Leaf Wreath (ages 18+)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us as we create fall wreaths using felt, scissors, floral wire, floral tape, and hot glue. Each participant will make one wreath to take home. Registration 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.

Puzzle Drop Off (all ages)

All Day 10/14 - 10/18
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Adult Services
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for another fun puzzle swap! Bring in your old puzzles (with all pieces included) and swap them out for new-to-you puzzles.

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.

Creative Poetry Writing Workshop (ages 55+)

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for a series of FREE fine arts workshops! In this series, participants will learn poetry writing 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.

Tech Tutoring (ages 18+)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Adult Services
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.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Children
Youth Program Room
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.

Cryptid Journals (ages 12-18)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Start your cryptid hunting by making your own log journal! Journals will be provided, you just need to bring your creativity!

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.

Teens Only

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