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November is Library and Information Services Month…at least in the Philippines it is. But I think as the year comes to a close, it is important to look back on our libraries and remember why they are important to us and our communities. So let’s celebrate! 

November is National Family Literacy Month and there's no better way to celebrate than by stopping by your local public library! There are plenty of ways you can begin to develop literacy skills with your baby, and it's a great way for families to bond, too. 

I originally started writing this post because I thought November 6th was National Nonfiction Day. Upon trying to find more information, not only did I not find an actual date for it, but it's also something mostly acknowledged in the UK.

As October draws to a close, we near what most call the spookiest, scariest, most spine-chilling day of the year...Halloween! While many embrace the ghoulish festivities, here at CGPL, we recognize that not everyone loves the creepy crawlies.

It’s that time of year again (my favorite time of the year), spooky scary skeleton season! We are about a week away from Halloween, and you know what that means?

This week we want to celebrate our teen patrons! From programs, to reading recommendations, to after school Wii sessions, we enjoying seeing our teen patrons every week.

The puppet theater in the Youth Department has been a staple in the library for many many years.  As a well-loved piece of furniture, it has recently been in rough shape.  Luckily, we were approached by Girl Scout, Katherine Godbey with an amazing opportunity - a brand new puppet theate

Happy Black Speculative Fiction Month! Recognized around the world, Black Speculative Fiction Month is a time to read and celebrate black speculative authors, genres, and stories. 

The Cape Girardeau Public Library is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Library of the Year Award by the Missouri Library Association.

Earlier this year, the Cape Girardeau Public Library seized the opportunity to join a new initiative to bring fine arts education to adults: Advancing Creative Aging Through State Library Leadership.

Well met, ladies and gents of the Cape Girardeau area! Fall is on its way and with it comes the library’s annual Shakespeare show. Each year, we invite the Stone Soup Shakespeare company to our community to put on a spectacular performance on our front lawn.

These books are the perfect novels to read in the autumn months, curled up in your pajamas with a fuzzy blanket in your lap and a warm drink in your hands. Choose a book that is the perfect combination of cozy, dark, magical, and/or spooky!

Along with the start of fall and all things pumpkin comes our annual Fall Local Author Fair!