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

Another Halloween, another Spirit Week! 👻 Dust off those pointy hats and broomsticks. We're dressing up ALL week to cele...
10/23/2026

Another Halloween, another Spirit Week! 👻 Dust off those pointy hats and broomsticks. We're dressing up ALL week to celebrate the spooky season:

🕺 Monday 10/26 – Decades: Dress as your favorite decade of any century!
📚 Tuesday 10/27 – Book Characters: Copy your favorite character's style.
⭐ Wednesday 10/28 – Celebrity: Musicians, actors, influencers, filmmakers, it's up to you!
😂 Thursday 10/39 – Pun: Get clever (and ready to explain it!)
🎃 Friday 10/30 – Classic Halloween: Channel your inner ghost, witch, scarecrow, etc.!

THIS WEEKEND! Join us for an exciting Local Author Fair! Featuring author panels, books across all ages and genres, and ...
10/22/2026

THIS WEEKEND! Join us for an exciting Local Author Fair! Featuring author panels, books across all ages and genres, and even free refreshments and door prizes, this special event has something for everyone.

Bring your friends and family for a dive into local culture!

👥 All ages
📆 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 1:00pm–3:30pm
☑️ Registration is appreciated, but not required
🔗 https://capelibrary.org/event/fall-local-author-fair-all-ages-27695

We unfortunately have to cancel today's American Mahjong Club at 1:00pm–4:00pm due to a scheduling conflict. We're sorry...
10/22/2026

We unfortunately have to cancel today's American Mahjong Club at 1:00pm–4:00pm due to a scheduling conflict. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! Next week's club on the 29th will meet as usual.

For all of you ghosts and ghouls out there ready to throw down some Halloween fun, here's a list of your favorite creatu...
10/21/2026

For all of you ghosts and ghouls out there ready to throw down some Halloween fun, here's a list of your favorite creatures and some books and movies that they star in.

Whether you're interested in the history and science behind them, or if you just want some good old fashioned fiction recommendations—we’ve got you covered! So stretch those bat wings or grab your broomsticks and fly on by the library to grab some Halloween favorites! 🦇

https://capelibrary.org/posts/monster-mash-fiction-nonfiction-and-dvds-feature-your-favorite-creature

Join us for a spooky night of games, treats, and tricks at our HallowTEEN Party! Come in your best costume to try and wi...
10/21/2026

Join us for a spooky night of games, treats, and tricks at our HallowTEEN Party! Come in your best costume to try and win our Best-Dressed trophy, enjoy some good food, and commune with the library's ghost 😱 Don't forget to register so we can make sure there's enough treats to go around!

👥 Ages 12-18
📆 Friday, October 30
⏰ 6:00pm–8:00pm
☑️ Registration is required!
🔗 https://capelibrary.org/event/hallowteen-party-12-18-32034

10/20/2026

When the sun goes down, the stories change. Join storyteller Suzanne Jones as she shares traditional Native American stories of spirits, mysterious beings, supernatural events, and creatures. Come listen, but remember: Some traditions say there are good reasons not to whistle after dark.

👥 All ages
📆 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 1:00pm–3:30pm
☑️ Registration is appreciated, but not required
🔗 https://capelibrary.org/event/native-american-storyteller-all-ages-28106

Our youth department had some fun this past weekend at our new Junior Anatomist program! Check out the owl pellets kids ...
10/20/2026

Our youth department had some fun this past weekend at our new Junior Anatomist program! Check out the owl pellets kids had a chance to dissect! 😮

Don't worry if you missed the event, Junior Anatomists will be back—save your spot for the November session, where our young scientists will practice on crayfish!

👥 Ages 9-11
📆 Saturday, November 21
⏰ 1:00pm–2:00pm
☑️ Registration is required.
🔗 https://capelibrary.org/event/junior-anatomists-ages-9-11-32387

10/19/2026

Join us for our first Illustrated Story Society book club meeting! Explore the world of graphic novels and comics for older readers.

Our first meeting with discuss "The Summer Hikaru Died" by Mokumokuren—it's a blend of horror, mystery, and romance (?), perfect for the spooky season. Haven't read it yet? Read for free through ComicsPlus.

👥 Ages 18+
📆 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00pm–7:30pm
☑️ Registration appreciated, but not required.
🔗 https://capelibrary.org/event/illustrated-story-society-ages-18-31971

We've got a PACKED week coming up! Take some time to recharge, embark on a mythological adventure, or meet the authors b...
10/19/2026

We've got a PACKED week coming up! Take some time to recharge, embark on a mythological adventure, or meet the authors behind your next favorite book.

🧘 Chair Yoga & Meditation
🐉 D&D: “The Cycle of Cerberus”
✍️ Fall Local Author Fair

We can't wait to see you!
https://capelibrary.org/events/week

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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

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+15733345279

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