DINOvember!
November is here, and that means it's time to get ready for DINOvember, a whole month dedicated to celebrating the biggest and coolest creatures to ever walk the Earth!
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Need a Last Minute Costume? Embrace Mundane Halloween!
Look, I hate to tell you this, but at the end of the week? That’s Halloween. I know, I know, that’s scary for a reason that’s not the reason it’s supposed to be: you haven’t even thought of a costume yet! Look, don’t worry, I’ve got your back. The library has all the resources you need to put together the quickest costume anyone has ever seen to make sure you slide in under the wire for being involved in whatever big spooky shindig you might have going down. So let me throw some ideas on you based on that most exciting of trends: Mundane Halloween!
CGPL to Receive $10K Gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary
We're thrilled to announce our library is receiving a special gift!
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: Cozy Fall Romances and Mysteries
Let me just put on my pumpkin tinted glasses—it’s fall, y'all! I am so excited about everything that comes with this season.
Media That Made Staff Want To Turn On The Lights
Fall is here and with it comes the spotlight on spooky~! If you know me, you know I'm always down for a spooky time, but even more so when the cooler temps start rolling in. Vampires and mummies and werewolves, oh my!
Happy International Coffee Day: What's Your Coffee/Book Vibe?
It’s international coffee day today (October 1st)! Not only do we officially get to kick off the Halloween season, but we get to celebrate my favorite beverage of choice: COFFEE! Do I hear someone saying “Pumpkin Spice Latte”? Yes, please! Sign me up!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With These Teen Book Recs!
From September 15th to October 15th, we honor the rich history, vibrant cultures, and countless contributions of the Hispanic/Latinx community. It’s a great time to explore stories that reflect Latinx voices, experiences, and traditions!
Did You Know Books Can Teach You Things???
Did you know books can teach you things? I know it sounds odd, but it’s true: you can read a book and learn something. What’s more, the book you read to learn something can be something interesting and fun! The stress of testing and performance in schools can sometimes make us feel like learning new things is a pain, a chore, and the worst activity you can engage in, but that’s totally not true. There’s lots of interesting topics out there in the world, and lots of people presenting that information in a way that won’t put you to sleep! Don’t believe me? Let me prove it! Here’s some Nonfiction recommendations that will teach you about topics you didn’t know you needed to know about in a fun and funny way. So let’s get to class and get learning!
Which Horror Movie Character Trope Are You?
Halloween is creeping upon us! It's time for scary movies and spooky reads. Almost. To help you get into the haunting mood, why not take a fun little quiz to see what character trope you are? Are you the best friend who is here to party with her buds?
Stop Loafing Around: It's Sourdough September, Let’s Make Some Bread
Hello, readers! According to National Today, September is Sourdough Month!
Put Some TTRPG in your Book-Reading Rotation!
Are you someone who rolls dice? Do you enjoy counting your remaining spell slots when facing down dire, desperate circumstances? Do you have elf eyes? Do people often inquire about what they see? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may play Tabletop RPGs, such as Dungeons and Dragons. These games are super popular, and are a ton of fun (and if you want to try them, why not sign up for our Library Legends programs sometime! We play on Tuesday nights, and we’ve recently started having TTRPG Game Days on the weekends, like the one coming up this Saturday! Seats are limited, so signups are very much encouraged, but I hope to see you there!) but perhaps you already have a game you play. Perhaps you just want a little of that TTRPG flavor in your media? Well, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered there too. Let’s take a trip down the many books that are inspired by the tabletop space!
BookTok Made Me Read It
Ranked number 4 and/or 5 among social media apps based on number of users (depending on which site you go to), TikTok has been a popular means of expressing ourselves online for a while.
Learning Through LEGO
The first Wednesday of each month is a day of excitement and imagination at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. That’s when our Construction Club meets, a program where dozens of kids gather to let their creativity shine using nothing but LEGO bricks and their own brilliant minds.
Summer Anime Recommendations From Someone Who Is Not Old, Promise!
I may be so old that I remember when they used to call it “Japanimation” instead of anime but I promise you I’m hip! I’m with it! I know what anime people are watching nowadays! And I can prove it by sharing with you some of the anime we’ve recently added to our collection!
Surreal Science Books for the Mad Scientist at Heart
Some people find science books to be boring (who wants to read facts stated to you in a bland realistic way?), but just like any book, it’s all about how you present the material.