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Spring Plant Swap

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outdoor Terrace at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Spring Plant Swap! Bring in healthy, unwanted plants (please label with name/type of plant) and take home new-to-you plants! While plant supplies last. No re...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Outdoor Terrace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Spring Plant Swap! Bring in healthy, unwanted plants (please label with name/type of plant) and take home new-to-you plants! While plant supplies last. No registration needed.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Let’s Talk Teen Books: Sci-Fi

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Facebook at CGPL
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Being a teenager is hard enough without having to deal with artificial intelligence, time travel, and...aliens?! Check out these teen sci-fi novels!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Being a teenager is hard enough without having to deal with artificial intelligence, time travel, and...aliens?! Check out these teen sci-fi novels!

Library Closed

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
CGPL

The library is closed for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Memorial Day.

Let’s Talk Graphic Novels: Adventures!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Facebook at CGPL
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This year's summer reading theme is Adventures at Your Library! Here are a few graphic novels to help you gear up for your own adventure!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

This year's summer reading theme is Adventures at Your Library! Here are a few graphic novels to help you gear up for your own adventure!

Where Have You Been? Interactive Map (all ages)

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Adult Services at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us in a community collaboration to see how much of the USA we have visited! We will have a giant wall map highlighting U.S. National Parks for you to mark where you have been....

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us in a community collaboration to see how much of the USA we have visited! We will have a giant wall map highlighting U.S. National Parks for you to mark where you have been.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

High Tea @ CGPL (all ages)

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Don your fanciest costume and join us for an afternoon of crafts, games, prizes, and TEA! Featuring food from Rosie's Bake Shoppe and tea from Old Town Spice Shoppe.  

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Don your fanciest costume and join us for an afternoon of crafts, games, prizes, and TEA!

Featuring food from Rosie's Bake Shoppe and tea from Old Town Spice Shoppe.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Preschool Storytime:

This storytime is designed to help build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills and features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, in...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

This storytime is designed to help build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills and features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Miniature Hobbit Houses (ages 6-11)

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

We’re going on an adventure! Join our summer art teacher, Cristy Crites, in making an adorable miniature Hobbit house!  

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

We’re going on an adventure! Join our summer art teacher, Cristy Crites, in making an adorable miniature Hobbit house!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

BabyBook (ages 0-1)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
BabyBook:

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that introduces a love for books and reading through music & movement, rhythm & rhyme, and cuddles & play!

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

BabyBook

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that introduces a love for books and reading through music & movement, rhythm & rhyme, and cuddles & play!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Construction Club (ages 6-11)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens
Construction Club:

Two hours of free play will give kids the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with LOTS of LEGO. Work on your own creations or build as a team. The library w...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities

Construction Club

Two hours of free play will give kids the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with LOTS of LEGO. Work on your own creations or build as a team. The library will provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

This interactive storytime introduces toddlers to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, and activities. Learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills children ne...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

This interactive storytime introduces toddlers to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, and activities. Learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

DIY Treasure Maps (ages 6-11)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join our summer art teacher, Cristy Crites, in making your own treasure map! Share your maps with friends to see who can find the most treasure!  

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join our summer art teacher, Cristy Crites, in making your own treasure map! Share your maps with friends to see who can find the most treasure!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Mindful Movement with Maggie (ages 2-5)

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Early Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join youth-certified yoga instructor Maggie Salem for a half hour of toddler mindful movement. Yoga mats will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join youth-certified yoga instructor Maggie Salem for a half hour of toddler mindful movement. Yoga mats will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Anime Club (ages 12-18)

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Want to get into anime but don’t know where to start? Come join our after-hours anime club and learn about Japanese culture while enjoying all you...

Event Details:

For ages 12-18.

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Anime Club

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Want to get into anime but don’t know where to start? Come join our after-hours anime club and learn about Japanese culture while enjoying all your favorite shows!

Event Details:

For ages 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Teens Only

Parents, please plan to drop your teen off to enjoy this event with their peers.

Community Hike @ Trail of Tears (all ages)

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Trail of Tears State Park at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meet Alli out at the Trail of Tears Visitor Center for an interactive, guided hike through nature. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Trail of Tears State Park
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet Alli out at the Trail of Tears Visitor Center for an interactive, guided hike through nature. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Creating Cartoon Characters with Will Stuck (ages 6-11)

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Will Stuck (and his 20+ years of cartooning experience) at the library to learn how to create your own cartoon character!

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join Will Stuck (and his 20+ years of cartooning experience) at the library to learn how to create your own cartoon character!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Will Stuck’s Adventures into the Absurd! (ages 0-11)

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Take a journey into Will's usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science)!

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Take a journey into Will's usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science)!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Preschool Storytime:

This storytime is designed to help build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills and features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, in...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

This storytime is designed to help build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills and features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Pokemon Battle Academy (ages 6-11)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Forum / Speaker, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop in to learn how to battle Pokemon! Use one of the library’s decks or bring your own!

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Forum / Speaker, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in to learn how to battle Pokemon! Use one of the library’s decks or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

BabyBook (ages 0-1)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
BabyBook:

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that introduces a love for books and reading through music & movement, rhythm & rhyme, and cuddles & play!

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

BabyBook

BabyBook is a lapsit storytime that introduces a love for books and reading through music & movement, rhythm & rhyme, and cuddles & play!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Cultured Donuts: Picasso (ages 12-18)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about art history, practice your painting skills, and enjoy a donut! Come back every month this year to learn about a new artist...and eat a new donut! For ages 12-18. Hel...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn about art history, practice your painting skills, and enjoy a donut! Come back every month this year to learn about a new artist...and eat a new donut! For ages 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Teens Only

Parents, please plan to drop your teen off to enjoy this event with their peers.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

This interactive storytime introduces toddlers to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, and activities. Learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills children ne...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

This interactive storytime introduces toddlers to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, and activities. Learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Magic the Gathering (ages 12-18)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop in to develop your Planeswalking skills! Use one of the library’s decks or bring your own!

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in to develop your Planeswalking skills! Use one of the library’s decks or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Teens Only

Parents, please plan to drop your teen off to enjoy this event with their peers.

Glow-in-the-Dark Paintings (ages 6-11)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us in creating glow-in-the-dark masterpieces inspired by the great artistic masters!  

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us in creating glow-in-the-dark masterpieces inspired by the great artistic masters!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.