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.

🌎 New ways to learn, connect & grow at CGPL!Thanks to a Spotlight on Literacy grant, our Youth Department is expanding i...
08/26/2026

🌎 New ways to learn, connect & grow at CGPL!

Thanks to a Spotlight on Literacy grant, our Youth Department is expanding its cultural literacy programs! From Bilingual Storytime to Beginner Spanish and Beginner ASL, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to learn something new this fall.

Want to learn more? Check out our latest blog post for all the details! 👇

https://capelibrary.org/posts/language-learning-for-kids

08/25/2026

Our phones are now working! Thank you for your patience!

08/25/2026

🚨 Please note we're currently experiencing issues with our phone lines. If you need to get in touch with us, please email us at [email protected] or reach out on Facebook.

Thank you, and we'll let you know when they're back up!

What's your favorite way to get reading recommendations? There are so many ways to find amazing books, from online tools...
08/25/2026

What's your favorite way to get reading recommendations? There are so many ways to find amazing books, from online tools to friendly suggestions.

Here at CGPL, our staff are always recommending great selections! Check out our staff-selected favorites online: https://capelibrary.org/books-more/reading-recommendations

Think your team has what it takes to finish first? Gather your friends and compete in the library's Puzzle Race! 🏁🏆 Team...
08/24/2026

Think your team has what it takes to finish first? Gather your friends and compete in the library's Puzzle Race! 🏁

🏆 Teams of up to four players will race to complete identical 500-piece puzzles, with the fastest team winning a free puzzle for each participant!

⭐ Puzzle Race
👥 Ages 6+
📆 Saturday, August 29 | 1:00–2:00 PM
☑️ Registration required
🔗 https://capelibrary.org/event/puzzle-race-ages-6-31131

It's a week of puzzles! 🧩Drop off your gently used puzzles (all pieces included!) during business hours this week, then ...
08/24/2026

It's a week of puzzles! 🧩

Drop off your gently used puzzles (all pieces included!) during business hours this week, then pick out new-to-you puzzles on Saturday with the tokens you've collected.

And to celebrate the fun of puzzles, we're also holding a 🏁Puzzle Race🏁 Saturday for teams of up to 4. Teams will race to complete an identical 500-piece puzzle, with the winning table receiving free puzzles (1 for each player)!

https://capelibrary.org/events/week

FREE BOOK ALERT! 🚨 Stop by the Library today and pick up some FREE books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more, all left ...
08/24/2026

FREE BOOK ALERT! 🚨 Stop by the Library today and pick up some FREE books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more, all left over from the Friends of the Library's Book Sale this past weekend.

There are dozens of boxes full across multiple genres, so be sure to take a peek. 👀 The books will be available in our community room until Tuesday evening...or until the supply runs out!

08/21/2026

It might be back-to-school season, but here at CGPL we’re looking back on the absolutely amazing summer we had with all our youth patrons. From sing-alongs to escape rooms, we did it all—and had a blast! ☀️

What was your favorite moment at CGPL this summer?

IT'S TIME: The fall book sale kicks off tonight! 📚✨Thursday (Friends' Members presale): 6:00–8:00PMFriday: 6:00–8:00PMSa...
08/20/2026

IT'S TIME: The fall book sale kicks off tonight! 📚✨

Thursday (Friends' Members presale): 6:00–8:00PM
Friday: 6:00–8:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM–5:00PM
Sunday (half-off): 1:00–5:00PM

Hundreds of books. Fantastic prices. Big community impact. See you soon at the Library!
https://capelibrary.org/events/month?keywords=book%20sale

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

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+15733345279

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