Happy Black Speculative Fiction Month!
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.
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Creative Pursuits for Aging Adults
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.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
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.
Have a Roleplaying Adventure on a Budget!
You might be familiar with some of the classics, like Dungeons and Dragons, but there are so many more out there, and what’s better, there are plenty of fantastic games to play for the price of Zero Dollars! So let me give you some suggestions of TTRPGs to play on a budget.
Fascinating Folklore
Welcome! Thanks for clicking. Is this a bad time to mention that this post is NOT about the Taylor Swift album?
They're a 10, But...
Happy August, readers! Summer Reading might be over and done with for another year, but here at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, we offer a thousand different ways, reasons, and excuses to keep the reading flowing and going. For example, did you know that August is Romance Awareness Month?
Adventures in Being the Chosen One
Hello, readers! Today is July 31st - do you know what that means? Yes, it does mean that our summer reading program for 2024 is coming to a close, but I am talking about it being Harry Potter’s birthday!
Which Cryptid Are You?
Okay, okay. I know it's not time for spooky things yet. But we all need a distraction from this July heat, so why not take yet another personality quiz? So forget about everything else for a minute and discover what otherworldly vibes you bring to the summer cookout!
A Novel Novel Mystery! Can You Deduce The Connecting Thread Between These Books?
Calling all sleuths! We’ve got a library mystery on our hands! Below I’ve put together a list of seven books for you to peruse. But here’s the twist: They’re connected by a secret theme. Can you determine what that theme is?
It's Pride! Let's Celebrate with Queer Romance!
Have you been enjoying Pride? This wonderful time of year is where we get to get out, be who we are, and celebrate!
Quiz: Which Teen Adventure Novel Should You Check Out?
Are you in need of an action-packed book that you won't be able to put down? The teen adventure genre is the way to go. Answer our carefully crafted questionnaire to determine which young-adult adventure novel you should pick up this summer.
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover!
Don’t judge a book by its cover. We’ve all heard it, but we all do it. It’s what draws our attention when we’re looking for our next great read. The artwork and the font catch our eye, then we pick it up and read the jacket. Looks good!
Feed Your Wanderlust
When I think of “adventure,” the first thing that comes to mind is travel. This summer we are offering a number of FREE travel-themed programs for adults, as well as some on-going travel-themed activities that you can enjoy throughout the summer.
Memory Matters! New STEM Kits for Adults
Back in March, the Cape Girardeau Public Library was awarded an LSTA grant by the Missouri State Library to fund the purchase of Memory kits for adults with the focus of strengthening memory and cognitive functions.
Start Your Summer Reading Adventure at the Library!
CGPL's back at it again with another summer full of fun reading, games, and events! This year's Summer Reading theme is Adventure Begins At Your Library.