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BabyBook (ages 0-1)

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Library Closed

All Day
CGPL

The library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Thanksgiving.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creative Poetry Writing Workshop (ages 55+)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a series of FREE fine arts workshops! In this series, participants will learn poetry writing over the course of 8 guided sessions. Our professional teaching artist, Ash...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for a series of FREE fine arts workshops! In this series, participants will learn poetry writing over the course of 8 guided sessions.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Coloring (ages 18+)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Adult Coloring:

Join us for a casual adult coloring session where we provide the pages, colored pencils, and a fun atmosphere to color and socialize.

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY

Adult Coloring

Join us for a casual adult coloring session where we provide the pages, colored pencils, and a fun atmosphere to color and socialize.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Tutoring (ages 18+)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services at CGPL
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If you: ...are having trouble navigating your new smartphone or tablet ...need help setting up an email account ...are having other issues with technology ...then Te...

Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

If you:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Page Turners Book Club (ages 18+)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Penzel Conference Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our adult popular fiction book club, The Page Turners! Registration is required for new participants only. Be sure to include your email address to receive no...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Penzel Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for our adult popular fiction book club, The Page Turners! Registration is required for new participants only. Be sure to include your email address to receive notifications and book lists via email.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children
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, Children
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Books on Tap: A Social Book Club (ages 18+)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ebb & Flow Fermentations at CGPL
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our free-form, read-what-you-want book club! The theme for discussion will be: “Books You Can Count On.” The theme for reading during December is "Pen Pals (Authors ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Ebb & Flow Fermentations
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our free-form, read-what-you-want book club! The theme for discussion will be: “Books You Can Count On.”

The theme for reading during December is "Pen Pals (Authors with Pen Names)."

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Library Legends Adult TTRPG: Trials of the Toymakers (ages 18+)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for role-playing adventure in Dungeons and Dragons and beyond! We will have short campaigns telling a complete story arc, with new sessions beginning every four weeks. No e...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for role-playing adventure in Dungeons and Dragons and beyond! We will have short campaigns telling a complete story arc, with new sessions beginning every four weeks.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Let’s Talk Picture Books: Best of 2024

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Facebook at CGPL
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Children
Event Details:

Join us as Renee rounds up some of her favorite books from this year!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Join us as Renee rounds up some of her favorite books from this year!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

BabyBook (ages 0-1)

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Gentle Yoga (ages 18+)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Gentle Yoga:

Join us for an hour of gentle yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Gentle Yoga

Join us for an hour of gentle yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is required.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Construction Club (ages 6-11)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, 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: Arts & DIY, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

D.I.Y. Holiday Bows (ages 18+)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all crafters and decorators! Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a fancy ribbon bow? Now is your chance! This class features step-by-step instructions on how to make ...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Calling all crafters and decorators! Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a fancy ribbon bow? Now is your chance! This class features step-by-step instructions on how to make four different types of bows!

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2)

Thursday, December 5, 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Mindful Movement with Maggie (ages 2-5)

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
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, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club (ages 12-18)

Friday, December 6, 2024 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...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

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.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Science Rocks (ages 6-11)

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join our favorite scientist, Becky Hicks, for some exciting science experiments!

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join our favorite scientist, Becky Hicks, for some exciting science experiments!

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creative Poetry Exhibit (all ages)

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms at CGPL
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a free poetry reading, featuring poems written and performed by local authors! Snacks and refreshments will be provided by the library. This event is free and open to t...

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

Join us for a free poetry reading, featuring poems written and performed by local authors! Snacks and refreshments will be provided by the library. This event is free and open to the public. No registration.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children
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, Children
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pokémon Battle Academy (ages 6-11)

Tuesday, December 10, 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 Pokémon! 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 Pokémon! 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Library Legends Adult TTRPG: Trials of the Toymakers (ages 18+)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Praxair Program Room at CGPL
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for role-playing adventure in Dungeons and Dragons and beyond! We will have short campaigns telling a complete story arc, with new sessions beginning every four weeks. No e...

Required
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for role-playing adventure in Dungeons and Dragons and beyond! We will have short campaigns telling a complete story arc, with new sessions beginning every four weeks.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Let’s Talk Tween Books: Giftworthy Titles

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Facebook at CGPL
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Watch this book talk for our picks for best-of-the-best fiction and nonfiction books for gifting to children over the winter holidays.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Watch this book talk for our picks for best-of-the-best fiction and nonfiction books for gifting to children over the winter holidays.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

BabyBook (ages 0-1)

Wednesday, December 11, 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.