Cape Girardeau Public Library

Cape Girardeau Public Library A community hub designed to serve you through social interaction, programming, technology, and the written word for all ages.

09/30/2026

🏆WINNING DESIGNS ANNOUNCEMENT!🏆

A big congratulations to Jack and Eleora from all of us at CGPL! We received so many great pieces of art, but these two designs stood out for their use of color, style, and originality.

Their designs will become the newest additions to our library card collection. More details about when you can get the cards at CGPL coming soon!

Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity with us. We loved seeing all the ways our community imagines their library!

Shirt orders have arrived! ✨If you placed an order for a shirt during the Friends of the Library Book Sale in August, yo...
09/28/2026

Shirt orders have arrived! ✨

If you placed an order for a shirt during the Friends of the Library Book Sale in August, you can now pick up your order at the library! Stop in any time during open hours and collect your goodies from our User Services desk.

In a rush? You can also call ahead and request to have your order available for pickup through our drive-thru window!

New week, new events! From tasty creations to hands-on science and Shakespeare under the stars, there’s plenty to enjoy....
09/28/2026

New week, new events! From tasty creations to hands-on science and Shakespeare under the stars, there’s plenty to enjoy.

🍜 Meals in a Mug
🧪 Science Rocks
🎭 Stone Soup Shakespeare

We're here all week!
https://capelibrary.org/events/week

No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try...
09/26/2026

No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!

Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at our book clubs, crafting classes, and author talks. A headphone kind of day? Find your focus in a study room or vibe out in a cozy nook. Compose your future with new skills by checking out instruments and tools in the Library of Things. No matter what rhythm you find yourself in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you.

This September, B sharp, and sign up for a library card!

Bring your chairs, picnic blankets, picnics, and friends!Join us for a special outdoor performance of Merry Wives by loc...
09/25/2026

Bring your chairs, picnic blankets, picnics, and friends!

Join us for a special outdoor performance of Merry Wives by local theatre group Stone Soup Shakespeare! This fun-filled production of Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" invites you to party with Mistress Page and Mistress Ford who will fill you in on all the gossip in Windsor, namely all the gossip about Falstaff. 👀

⭐ Stone Soup Shakespeare: Merry Wives
👥 All ages
📆 Saturday, Oct. 3
⏰ 6:00pm–8:00pm
☑️ Registration is appreciated, but not required.
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Not sure how cooking will go once you're away at college? Learn to make delicious dorm-approved meals in a single microw...
09/24/2026

Not sure how cooking will go once you're away at college? Learn to make delicious dorm-approved meals in a single microwavable mug at our Meals in a Mug program. Each month will feature a new recipe, so be sure to come back!

⭐ Meals in a Mug
👥 Ages 12-18
📆 Wednesday, Sept. 30
⏰ 4:00pm–5:00pm
☑️ Registration is required.
🔗 https://capelibrary.org/event/meals-mug-ages-12-18-31410

09/22/2026

Are your pockets overflowing with chapstick, hair ties, and a ton of random trinkets? Join us to make your own personalized Altiod tin wallet to match your style and carry all of your essentials!

⭐ Tin Wallets
👥 Ages 12-18
📆 Friday, Sept. 25
⏰ 3:30pm–4:30pm
☑️ Registration is required.
🔗 https://capelibrary.org/event/tin-wallets-ages-12-18-31689

Today's the day: Be sure to turn in your submissions for the Library Card Design Contest! 💫Submission details: https://c...
09/21/2026

Today's the day: Be sure to turn in your submissions for the Library Card Design Contest! 💫

Submission details: https://capelibrary.org/library-card-design-contest

Our internal panel of judges (a.k.a. CGPL staff) will compare all the entries starting tomorrow. Stand by for an announcement for the winning designs next week, September 30! We'll be sharing the results here. Good luck to our young artists!

Address

711 N Clark Street
Cape Girardeau, MO
63701

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15733345279

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