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Comics Aren't Kids' Stuff!
Batman. Spiderman. Stilt-Man. You might think of these names when you think about comic books. (Except probably Stilt-Man, who is real and was at one point fighting Daredevil in Marvel Comics. That’s his picture over there.).
Let's Get Crafty!
Time to break out the glitter, construction paper, and hot glue guns because March is National Craft Month!
Quiz: Which Trailblazing Woman Are You?
During March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by thinking of the women who have positively influenced our global society throughout time. Through arts, sciences, law, and even sports, women have continued to redefine what it means to be female.
Exciting eBook Reads for Everyone!
March is “National Read an eBook Month” with March 3rd through the 9th being “National Read an eBook Week”.
Valentine's Day at CGPL
Happy Valentine's Day! Most people think of today as a day of romance, but there are many other things to love and we want to celebrate them! This year, we asked our youngest patrons to tell us what they love, and we got a wide variety of answers.
Start Exploring Black History This Month
February can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, from their first birthday in four years to some time with their sweetheart, but one of the most important things we should all try to celebrate is Black History Month. The man in the picture there is Edward C.
Award-Winning Board Games
Were you aware that one of the many things the country of Germany is known for is board games? One of the reasons for this is that the most prestigious award in board games, the Academy Award of board game design, is awarded every year in Nürnberg.
Let's Take a Shelfie!
We are back again folks with Library Shelfie Day! This fun little holiday takes place on the fourth Wednesday in January every year and celebrates books and their readers! So take some time to show off those shelves and tell us what your favorite books are.
Peculiar People Day
Everyone has someone they know that’s a little odd, a little silly. They might be a friend, or a family member, or even a neighbor that everyone thinks of fondly for their quirky behavior.
CGPL Receives $11K Grant to Boost 2024 Summer Reading Program
We're thrilled to announce that we have been awarded an $11,033 grant to support our upcoming summer reading program.
This New Year, Make Some Bookish Resolutions
This year, we challenge you to read intentionally. Not sure how to go about that? We've rounded up suggestions for reading resolutions that will help you make 2024 a year for the books. These tips can be applicable to you or any children in your life.
A Statement from the Cape Girardeau Public Library
The mission of the Cape Girardeau Public Library is to be the community’s first choice for information-gathering, experiences through social interaction, programming, technology, and the written word for all ages.
Can YOU Survive the Arctic?
The youth staff has done it again! We have transformed our Youth Program Room into an Arctic Research Lab!
Find Your Perfect Hot Chocolate + Book Pairing!
Do you like hot chocolate? Do you also like reading books? Have you ever wondered which type of hot chocolate you might be? Take our quiz and find out not only which chocolatey drink you are but also what books you might like to try reading while you sip it.
Let Our Cats Recommend Some Purr-fect Reads!
Each December, cat lovers around the world pay homage to a librarian's best friend for National Cat Lovers' Month. One of the most comforting activities during the winter months is cozying up under a blanket with a book to read and a cat to warm you.