Since the beginning of time, humans have been writing and talking about themselves and their experiences. During ancient times people relied on scrolls, clay tablets, and oral traditions to pass on their thoughts and experiences.
With cooler evening temperatures and hazy, cloudy days ahead, you know that fall is right around the corner. Along with the changing of the leaves and the arrival of all things pumpkin-spice, comes our annual Fall Local Author Fair!
Summer reading might be over, but that doesn't mean the fun stops at the public library!
Though the idea of Romance Awareness Month is really to bring attention to romance and the idea that even in an established relationship there should be some intention behind gestures that keeps the spark and fun of the relationship alive, it's important to remem
Have you heard about our new book club?
Cape Girardeau Public Library and Riverside Regional Library are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership that will significantly enhance the library experience for their patrons.
Have you heard? CGPL is now a part of Missouri Evergreen, a statewide consortium of over 60 member libraries!
Access to the online catalog will be temporarily unavailable beginning Sunday, July 23rd at 5:00 PM as we make the switch to Missouri Evergreen. Our new catalog will go live on Thursday, July 27th.
Summer is the time for picnic fun, and July is National Picnic Month. It's a good time to grab a book and something tasty to eat, then find a beautiful place outdoors to get some reading in. Here are a few of my favorite picnic aesthetics...complete with reading recommendations to match!
Exciting news! CGPL is joining Missouri Evergreen–a consortium of over 60 library systems statewide (and growing!)
What changes can you expect as a library user?
July is Anti-Boredom Month and perfect timing too! July just so happens to be the height of summer reading. If you can’t beat boredom at the library, where else can you go? There are so many fun free things to do here from programs for all ages to books and bored games.
Have you ever wanted to play an instrument in a flawless performance? Or maybe try your hand at picking a lock on a treasure chest? Or even practice magic? Just come to the library!
Happy summer, Cape Girardeau! We are just about a third of the way through our summer reading program this year - 3 weeks! Can you believe it? A question I often get asked when patrons in the community come to sign up for our summer reading program is “Do audiobooks count as reading?”.
Pottery: it's fun to paint and messy to make!
As many of you may know, June is pride month. It’s a time to both celebrate who you are and to promote love and respect throughout the community. This ties in well with this year's Summer Reading theme: “All Together Now.” So let’s take some time to read with pride!