Welcome to the
Cape Girardeau
Public Library

Temporary Location:

301 S. Broadview

(Opposite end of Trees 'n Trends)

Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

(573)334-5279

Library Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m-9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (thru May)

 Now available:  Downloadable Videos

Visit the Program page for Adult programs.

Look at what's going on at the Library!

Follow this link for photos of recent library events.

Library Expansion Project   

Thank you to all our Library Supporters

who believe in the vision of a destination library. 

Visit this page for general information regarding the building expansion project, view a video featuring the layout of the proposed design and submit questions and comments.

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the expansion and building of our beautiful new library took place Monday morning, November 5th. Over 70 supporters gathered to witness this great moment in Cape Girardeau Public Library's history.

Pictured from left to right: Sheryl Smith-President of the Board of Trustees, Amee Boettcher-Library Construction Liaison, Tom Kiefner-General Contractor, Mayor Jay Knudtson, Betty Martin-Library Director, Carolyn Ford Bock-Friends of the Library Foundation Board President, Jim Hirsch-donor, Margie Hirsch Deimund-donor, Senator Jason Crowell, Harold Hager-Building Committee Chair, Nick Bira-representative of our community's youth, & Doug Leslie-City Manager.