Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library Foundation

08/13/2026

Our volunteers are busy sorting, stacking and packing to get hundreds of books ready for their next chapter and hopefully, that’s on your bookshelf! 📚

🚨 Our Book Sale kicks off NEXT THURSDAY, August 20! 🚨

Clear some space. You’ve been warned. 👀

08/06/2026

It's almost time to restock your TBR piles at the Friends Book Sale!

Save the date:
📚Thursday, August 20 – Friends members preview @ 6–8 PM
📚Friday, August 21 @ 6–8 PM
📚Saturday, August 22 @ 8 AM–5 PM
📚Sunday, August 23 @ 1–5 PM

Not a Friends member? Join online or at the door for VIP early access!
https://capelibrary.org/about/friends

07/21/2026

Become a Library Concierge volunteer and help create a welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors! 📚

As a concierge volunteer, you'll:
✅ Greet visitors with a friendly smile
✅ Answer questions and help people find their way
✅ Make someone's day with a simple act of kindness

Whether you have a few hours a week or a few hours a month, your time can make a meaningful difference in our community.

Interested? Email [email protected] for more information!

07/06/2026

☀️ Too hot to be outside? Beat the heat, discover something new, and make the library part of your week.

See this week's events and plan your visit! 📚

What a lineup this week! There’s plenty happening at the library, so come join us for fun, creativity, and a little friendly competition. 🇺🇸✨

🎨 Artwork Thrift Flip
Transform old thrifted art into bold, unexpected creations—yes, even dinosaurs totally belong in the mix.

🎬 PBS "The American Revolution": Voices & Visions
Enjoy a special PBS screening exploring art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, followed by a short discussion.

🧠 US Trivia
Test your U.S. knowledge from presidents to pop culture to weird state laws! Winning teams take home a prize bundle (teams up to 8).

https://capelibrary.org/events/week

06/16/2026

📚 Fun Fact: Libraries are among the most visited community spaces in the U.S.!

As a Friend of the Cape Library, you help keep ours thriving. 💛 We’d love to hear from you! Share your favorite library memory in the comments! ✨

Not a Friend yet?
Learn more about it 👉 www.capelibrary.org/about/friends!

06/12/2026

Friends, we need your help! 📢

Since 2018, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funding has brought more than $225,000 to our library, supporting Summer Reading, literacy grants, Wi-Fi in the Parks, technology upgrades, staff development, STEAM kits, and more.

It also supports essential statewide services, including courier delivery, database access, and Missouri Evergreen membership.

⚠️This critical federal funding is now at risk!

Please join us in advocating for our library and libraries nationwide by signing the petition ✍️at SaveIMLS.org.

Together, we can help ensure these services continue for future generations.

06/10/2026

Friendly reminder, Friends!

If you haven’t had a chance yet, take a few minutes to complete our survey and share what you’d like to see from your membership. Everyone who participates will be entered to win $10 in Book Bucks at our next book sale! 💛

👉 https://tinyurl.com/45f8ja3y

06/01/2026

“What do you do?”
“How do you raise money?”
“Can I volunteer?”

If you’ve ever had questions about the Friends Foundation, swipe right — we’re answering all of these and more.

05/29/2026

The Library is kicking off the Summer Reading Program and celebrating America’s 250th with an all-ages Backyard BBQ tomorrow! 🎉

🎶 Live entertainment
🎨 Community painting
🇺🇸 An interactive presentation about the Declaration of Independence
🎯 Games & contests
🍔 Food & drinks
🎁 Free giveaways

Bring the whole family and join the celebration!

This free event features an action-packed afternoon of games, food, and entertainment all designed to bring the community together and celebrate America’s 250th birthday, our Carnegie library legacy, and the start to a

05/28/2026

One of the core goals of the Friends of the Library Foundation is to raise public awareness about the library’s programs and services. For us, this also means keeping our community informed about issues that affect those programs and services.

Below, you’ll find information about how rising e-book prices are impacting local libraries, including our own.

Digital access of library patrons is under threat…all because of rising e-book costs. Libraries are spending up to 3 times more than consumers to buy e-books, only for that content to expire.

That’s why we’re calling on North America’s Big Five publishers to work with libraries together to identify and implement real, sustainable solutions. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4dBnwj6