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Sensory Craft: D.I.Y. Faux Snow (ages 18+)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Sensory Craft Time

Our sensory craft times specialize in making crafts accessible and available to adults with mental disabilities. All are welcome to join, however, this session has been structured for adults with mental, behavioral, or physical disabilities. Two sessions are offered each month; please register for only one session.

Event Details:

This month we are celebrating the cooler weather by making faux snow! Participants will mix baking soda, shaving cream, and glitter to make fake snow.

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.

Crafternoon: Plastic Canvas Retro Home Ornament (ages 18+)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us to make a festive ornament just in time for the holidays! Participants will make an ornament out of plastic canvas and yarn in the shape of a small retro-style house. 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.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Sensory Craft: D.I.Y. Faux Snow (ages 18+)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Sensory Craft Time

Our sensory craft times specialize in making crafts accessible and available to adults with mental disabilities. All are welcome to join, however, this session has been structured for adults with mental, behavioral, or physical disabilities. Two sessions are offered each month; please register for only one session.

Event Details:

This month we are celebrating the cooler weather by making faux snow! Participants will mix baking soda, shaving cream, and glitter to make fake snow.

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.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Tech Tutoring (ages 18+)

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Adult Services
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.

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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Let’s Talk Teen Books: Books Around the World

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Facebook
Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Go on a reading vacation this winter with these books set in different countries!

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Gentle Yoga (ages 18+)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Hirsch Community Rooms
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19

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.

Machine Knitting with Rebecca (ages 18+)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover the art of machine knitting with local knitter Rebecca Goff! Join us for a fun workshop where Rebecca will teach you everything you need to know to machine knit a hat.

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.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Eve.

Let's Talk Graphic Novels: 2024’s Most Popular

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Facebook
Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Graphic novels aid in reading comprehension through strong vocabulary and exciting plots, they are visually engaging with detailed illustrations, and most importantly: readers love them!

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

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

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closing at 5:00 PM for New Year's Eve.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for New Year's Day.

Mindful Movement with Maggie (ages 2-5)

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Early Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games & Activities
Registration 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.

Adult Coloring (ages 18+)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Adult Services
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.

The Page Turners Book Club (ages 18+)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for our adult popular fiction book club, The Page Turners! Registration is encouraged for new participants, but not required. Be sure to include your email address to receive notifications and book lists via emai

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.