Today's Events

Join us for a fun hour of book-themed bingo! Play for book prizes, enjoy good company, and explore our collection and recommendations throughout the library. For all ages at the Main Branch in Jackson.

This month our Banned Book Club will discuss the novel “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. For ages 12+ at the Perryville Branch.

Dance with Latin Bachata Lesson Friday, Aug 21st 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Bachata is a popular style of Latin social dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. The dance is intrinsically tied to Bachata music. The fundamental footwork moves...

Biggest Sale of the Year! Don't Miss it! 100's of items at unbeatable prices! Beat the heat and shop in the Cool! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Stock up your shelves (and your watchlist) at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale at CGPL! You’ll find everything from edge-of-your-seat reads to cozy romances and tasty cookbooks, plus DVDs, CDs, and more. Friends Foundation members get a...

Local artists Brenda Seyer and Helen Towner have an art display at Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum through Sept. 25, 2026. HELEN TOWNER Helen Towner is a prolific artist who creates drawings and paintings predominantly but is...

Local artists Brenda Seyer and Helen Towner have an art display at Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum through Sept. 25, 2026. HELEN TOWNER Helen Towner is a prolific artist who creates drawings and paintings predominantly but is...

Located at the Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum on 538 Independence St, we are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. This display will be on display until we close for the season!

A new paint-for-a-cause mural has begun. VisitCape and Painted Wren Art Gallery have joined forces to bring you The Blues Highway Mural. This mural celebrates 100 years of Highway 61, also known as the Blues Highway. The historic highway begins in...

Come relive the excitement of Fourth of July celebrations and summertime church picnics from years gone by. From baseball games and band concerts to candy, sno cones, and all the traditions that made these gatherings special, you’re sure to find...