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Every year people around the world celebrate early literacy on March 19th, International Read to Me Day. This holiday encourages adults to read to the children in their lives, and encourages children to talk about their own literacy.

Happy Women’s History Month from the Cape Girardeau Public Library!

March is National Reading Month, a celebration dedicated to the joy of reading and encouraging everyone to explore books of all kinds. Throughout March, people of all ages are invited to dive into new genres, rediscover beloved classics, and share the magic of reading with others.

Every year on February 27th, Pokémon fans everywhere come together to celebrate National Pokémon Day! This day marks the anniversary of Pokémon Red & Green’s original Japan release back in 1996.

February is National Embroidery Month. Embroidery is a craft that has been around for thousands of years, dating back to the time of ancient civilizations in China, Egypt, and India.

It's February, and you know what that means: it's Library Lover's Month, of course! But it's also a season for romance. But what if you could combine the two? What if you could... date the library?

This April, voters in the Municipal Library District of the City of Cape Girardeau will have the opportunity to vote on Prop L, a measure to continue the existing library tax set to expire in 2027.

It’s 2025 and with it comes an avalanche of New Year’s resolutions, ‘New Year, New Me’ mantras, health and wellness goals, and of course - hobbies. January might be the start of a new calendar year, but it also happens to be National Hobby Month.

Hello fellow readers and book lovers! I can’t believe we are nearing the end of 2024 already! My favorite time of year, Halloween, has come and gone.

As the weather gets cold and families are searching for inside activities to keep busy, TV and smart devices offer an easy and hassle-free source of entertainment. Understandably, many harried parents use tablet, phone, and TV screens to keep children occupied.

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.