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Senior Sketches Exhibit (all ages)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Forum / Speaker
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

This exhibit is the culmination of a fine arts workshop in drawing for seniors, called Senior Sketches. This event is open to the public, and will feature work created during the workshop. Stop by anytime between 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Forum / Speaker
Event Details:

This exhibit is the culmination of a fine arts workshop in drawing for seniors, called Senior Sketches. This event is open to the public, and will feature work created during the workshop. Stop by anytime between 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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.

Dungeon Delvers: Coven of Cats (ages 12-18)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Participants MUST sign up for this 3-week series.  Each month, join a party of adventurers and work together to complete your mission.

Cancelled
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Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants MUST sign up for this 3-week series.  Each month, join a party of adventurers and work together to complete your mission.

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.

Let's Talk Board Games: Wits and Wagers

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Facebook at CGPL
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Watch as the Youth Staff teach you this family-friendly game - Wits and Wagers!

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Watch as the Youth Staff teach you this family-friendly game - Wits and Wagers!

Game and Gather: Wits and Wager (all ages)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Drop in to join us for a sampling of family-friendly board games and a light snack!  Wits and Wagers wil

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

Drop in to join us for a sampling of family-friendly board games and a light snack!  Wits and Wagers wil

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.

Food Allergies

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

Let’s Talk Teen Books: Colorful Casts and Characters

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Facebook at CGPL
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Teens

Check out a graphic novel with these unique character designs!

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

Check out a graphic novel with these unique character designs!

Library Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
CGPL

The library is closed for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Memorial Day.

Let's Talk Board Games: Everdell

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Facebook at CGPL
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Watch as the Youth Staff teach you this family-friendly game - Everdell.  There will be no Game and Gather this m

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Watch as the Youth Staff teach you this family-friendly game - Everdell.  There will be no Game and Gather this m

Anime Club (ages 12-18)

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games & Activities
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...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities
Registration Required

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!

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.

High Tea (all ages)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games & Activities, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

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

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

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

Darn It! Visible Mending (ages 12-18)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Give your old clothes some new life with fun and creative sewing and stitching! Bring a ripped, stained, or bland old piece of clothing and learn how to turn it into something new. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your old clothes some new life with fun and creative sewing and stitching! Bring a ripped, stained, or bland old piece of clothing and learn how to turn it into something new. 

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.

Dungeon Delvers: Apple Orchard Fiasco (ages 12-18)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Join a party of adventurers for this special summer one-shot!  Characters and dice will be provided.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a party of adventurers for this special summer one-shot!  Characters and dice 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.

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.

Great Horned Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight (all ages)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Forum / Speaker
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Mark H. X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park, a large urban park in St.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Forum / Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mark H. X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park, a large urban park in St.

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.

Community Hike @ Trail of Tears (all ages)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Trail of Tears State Park at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

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

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Registration Required
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, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
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.

Dino O'Dell: Color Our World (all ages)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Performance, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join a special musical guest, Dino O’Dell, and go on a colorful adventure across all seven continents!

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Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:

Join a special musical guest, Dino O’Dell, and go on a colorful adventure across all seven continents!

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: Gyotaku (ages 12-18)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy a donut and create a masterpiece!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut and create a masterpiece!

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.

Library Closed

All Day
CGPL

The library is closed for Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Juneteenth.

Do It Together! (all ages)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

We have a bunch of craft supplies with ideas on what you could make.  You have creativity and imagination for days.  Let’s get together and make some magic! 

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Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:

We have a bunch of craft supplies with ideas on what you could make.  You have creativity and imagination for days.  Let’s get together and make some magic! 

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.

Color War (ages 12-18)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Back Lawn at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

An all time favorite summer camp tradition is making its way to the library! Get ready for Color Wars, where teams will face off in an epic battle with vibrant colored powder. Wear a white shirt and come prepared to get messy!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

An all time favorite summer camp tradition is making its way to the library! Get ready for Color Wars, where teams will face off in an epic battle with vibrant colored powder. Wear a white shirt and come prepared to get messy!

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.

Tiny Library (ages 12-18)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Design and assemble miniature versions of your favorite books, complete with a tiny bookshelf to display them!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and assemble miniature versions of your favorite books, complete with a tiny bookshelf to display them!

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.

Craft Supply Drop-Off (all ages)

06/25/2025 @ 9:30am to 06/26/2025 @ 4:00pm
Adult Services at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Calling all crafters! Do you have a over-abundance of supplies? Materials leftover from past projects? Are you in search of new inspiration?

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

Calling all crafters! Do you have a over-abundance of supplies? Materials leftover from past projects? Are you in search of new inspiration?

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.

Game and Gather: DroPolter (all ages)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Drop in to join us for a sampling of family-friendly board games and a light snack.  DroPolter will be the main game with some of the same type games also available. 

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

Drop in to join us for a sampling of family-friendly board games and a light snack.  DroPolter will be the main game with some of the same type games also available. 

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.

Craft Supply Swap (all ages)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Calling all crafters! Do you have a over-abundance of supplies? Materials leftover from past projects? Are you in search of new inspiration?

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

Calling all crafters! Do you have a over-abundance of supplies? Materials leftover from past projects? Are you in search of new inspiration?

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.

Do It Together! (all ages)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

More craft supplies with ideas on what you could make.  You have creativity and imagination for days.  Let’s get together and make some magic!

View Details
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:

More craft supplies with ideas on what you could make.  You have creativity and imagination for days.  Let’s get together and make some magic!

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.

Library Closed

All Day
CGPL

The library is closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Independence Day.