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Library Closed

All Day 5/28 - 5/29
Branches:
CGPL
Description:
The library is closed for Memorial Day. ...
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.
Library Branch: CGPL
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Early Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, STEM / STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:
Sign up for Summer Reading! This year's theme is All Together Now, so stop by the library to enjoy a BUNCH of fun community events this June and July.  Read, have fun, and win prizes! ...

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeon Delvers

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join an adventuring party that will solve mysteries, fight monsters, and unlock treasure! Character sheets and dice are provided, but feel free to 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 made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional funding provided by the Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library.

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.

All Together Messy!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Join our favorite scientist, Becky Hicks, as she demonstrates lots of ways to make your own slime! ...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeon Delvers

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join an adventuring party that will solve mysteries, fight monsters, and unlock treasure! Character sheets and dice are provided, but feel free to 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 made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional funding provided by the Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library.

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 "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.

Chalk the Block with Kindness

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Back Lawn
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Drop in to spread kindness at your library with beautiful sidewalk chalk art! ...

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.

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

STEM: Solar Updraft Towers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
We know wind can make a pinwheel twirl, but so can…the sun??? This simple STEM project will demonstrate how the power of the sun can heat and move air to create movement. ...

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.

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.

Community Hike @ Trail of Tears

9:00am - 10:00am
Trail of Tears State Park
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Trail of Tears State Park
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Meet us at the Trail of Tears Visitor Center for a guided hike with park ranger Tiffanie Atherton! ...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeon Delvers

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join an adventuring party that will solve mysteries, fight monsters, and unlock treasure! Character sheets and dice are provided, but feel free to 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 made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional funding provided by the Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library.

Teens Only

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

Library Closed

07/11/2023 @ 8:00am - 07/12/2023 @ 1:00pm
Branches:
CGPL
Description:
The library is closed for staff training. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

All Together Take Off!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Explore the science - or magic - of paper airplanes with Becky Hicks. ...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeon Delvers

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join an adventuring party that will solve mysteries, fight monsters, and unlock treasure! Character sheets and dice are provided, but feel free to 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 made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional funding provided by the Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library.

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.

All Together Now Erupt!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Class / Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Join our favorite scientist, Becky Hicks, in some EXPLODING 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.

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.

Branches:
CGPL
Description:
The library is closed for necessary catalog upgrades.  ...

Library Closed

All Day 9/3 - 9/4
Branches:
CGPL
Description:
The library is closed for Labor Day. ...

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Branches:
CGPL
Description:
The library is closed for Christmas. ...
Branches:
CGPL
Description:
The library is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ...

Library Closed

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Branches:
CGPL
Description:
The library is closed for Memorial Day. ...