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Holiday Cookie Recipe Drop-Off

All Day
Adult Services
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
‘Tis the season for sharing and caring! Please share your favorite holiday cookie recipe with us. We will be hosting a Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap on Monday, December 18th. Please drop off your printed holiday cookie recipe(s) at the Information Desk ...

Tech Tutoring

9:00am - 11:00am
Adult Services
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
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 Tech Tutoring is for you! Schedule a 30-minute appointment with one of o...

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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.

Sensory Craft: Wooden Owl Ornaments

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

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 making Owl Ornaments out of wood slices, pipe cleaners, and buttons! ...

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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.

Bite-Sized Chefs: Teddy Graham Tents

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Bite-Sized Chefs

Each month, build your recipe repertoire by exploring creative culinary techniques that are easy and pleasing to the eye. Create and enjoy a sample at the library, then take home the recipe ideas to dazzle your family and friends!

Help us be mindful of allergies; if you have any concerns, please call and ask prior to registering.

Event Details:
If you would like some variety, bring a bag of candy to share with the group.  Teddy Graham Tents are an easy "gingerbread house"-type activity.   With all the wonderful options of candy, decorating the tents will get colorful and creative....

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.

Holiday Cookie Recipe Drop-Off

All Day
Adult Services
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
‘Tis the season for sharing and caring! Please share your favorite holiday cookie recipe with us. We will be hosting a Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap on Monday, December 18th. Please drop off your printed holiday cookie recipe(s) at the Information Desk ...

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, 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.

Event Details:
Ages 3-5 ...

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.

Let's Talk Tween Books: Pet Tales

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Facebook
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:
Tween readers who love animals will devour these novels about children with their own animal companions. Read stories with cats, dogs, bunnies, or birds!   ...

Holiday Cookie Recipe Drop-Off

All Day
Adult Services
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
‘Tis the season for sharing and caring! Please share your favorite holiday cookie recipe with us. We will be hosting a Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap on Monday, December 18th. Please drop off your printed holiday cookie recipe(s) at the Information Desk ...

BabyBook

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room
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!

Event Details:
Ages 0-1 ...

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 made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional funding provided by the Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library.

Gentle Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Hirsch Community Rooms
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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.

Holiday Cookie Recipe Drop-Off

All Day
Adult Services
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
‘Tis the season for sharing and caring! Please share your favorite holiday cookie recipe with us. We will be hosting a Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap on Monday, December 18th. Please drop off your printed holiday cookie recipe(s) at the Information Desk ...

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room
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!

Event Details:
Ages 1-2 ...

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.

Arctic Tundra Escape Room

All Day
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
Think you have what it takes to survive in the Arctic? Come immerse yourself in our arctic research station and learn all about the tundra, the Northern Lights, and how to adapt to this climate! Recommended for families/teams to work together. Fin...

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.

Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Praxair Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
‘Tis the season for sharing and caring! Please share your favorite holiday cookie recipe with us. We will be hosting a Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap on Monday, December 18th. Please drop off your printed holiday cookie recipe(s) at the Information Desk ...

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.

Arctic Tundra Escape Room

All Day
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
Think you have what it takes to survive in the Arctic? Come immerse yourself in our arctic research station and learn all about the tundra, the Northern Lights, and how to adapt to this climate! Recommended for families/teams to work together. Fin...

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.

Let’s Talk Teen Books: Meet Jenna!

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Facebook
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:
The best way to get to know someone is to look at their bookshelf! Learn about our new Youth staff, Jenna, with these teen reads! ...

Arctic Tundra Escape Room

All Day
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
Think you have what it takes to survive in the Arctic? Come immerse yourself in our arctic research station and learn all about the tundra, the Northern Lights, and how to adapt to this climate! Recommended for families/teams to work together. Fin...

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

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Arctic Tundra Escape Room

All Day
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
Think you have what it takes to survive in the Arctic? Come immerse yourself in our arctic research station and learn all about the tundra, the Northern Lights, and how to adapt to this climate! Recommended for families/teams to work together. Fin...

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.

DIY Holiday Bows

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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! Participants will use ribbon provided by...

Arctic Tundra Escape Room

All Day
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
Think you have what it takes to survive in the Arctic? Come immerse yourself in our arctic research station and learn all about the tundra, the Northern Lights, and how to adapt to this climate! Recommended for families/teams to work together. Fin...

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 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:
The library is closed for Christmas. ...

Arctic Tundra Escape Room

All Day
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
Think you have what it takes to survive in the Arctic? Come immerse yourself in our arctic research station and learn all about the tundra, the Northern Lights, and how to adapt to this climate! Recommended for families/teams to work together. Fin...

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.