Cape Girardeau Public Library
711 N. Clark St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
United States
While we recommend loving your library ALL YEAR ROUND, there is a specific week dedicated to appreciating your community’s greatest resource: your local library! This year, celebrate National Library Week from April 23 - April 29.
April is National Poetry Month. First celebrated in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is dedicated to honoring poetry's integral role in our culture.
The month of April is the month of space — it’s global astronomy month, and it’s time to look at the sky.
This week is Hogwarts House Pride Week! Each house has a specific date dedicated to being loud and proud about your placement.
March 20th is deemed Bibliomania Day, a fun celebration day for book lovers!
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.
March is Women’s History Month. This month we commemorate the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
From tales as old as writing itself, such as The Odyssey and Gilgamesh, to "newer" pieces like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Catcher in the Rye, there have always been works that stood the test of time and earned the
If you are a follower of the library or a parent of a child who frequents the library, you might have already seen one or two programs that involve birds (i.e. Every Child Ready to Read: The Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb. 11th).
Throughout history, there has been a significant gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. Although women have made huge strides in these areas, they are still underrepresented in these fields. The United Nations is trying to bridge this gap.
It’s February, and you guys know what that means! It’s the month of love. So let's spread some love for Black History Month!
Every year, book lovers celebrate Library Shelfie Day on the fourth Wednesday of January. This year, Library Shelfie Day falls on January 25th. What is Library Shelfie Day? It’s a day dedicated to sharing your personal library bookshelf with the world.
Hygge. It's such a fun and silly word to say, but what does it mean?
Hello, library lovers! What’s quacking? You are probably wondering about all the duck related puns.
Season's greetings and happy holidays from the Cape Girardeau Public Library! It’s a new year, and you know what that means? New reading lists, new resolutions, new goals, and a fresh start for all!