Community Calendar

Build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills with our Preschool Storytime program! This fun and educational program features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and songs.

(Ages 3-5)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

For the month of June, we are going to be reading “Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson” by Tourmaline. Learn about the life and love of this revolutionary activist!

For ages 16+ at the Perryville Branch.

Unleash your creativity at our hands-on String Art Workshop! Select your favorite pattern, hammer in the nails, and weave vibrant threads to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready for a fun, relaxing session where art and DIY meet. All materials provided. (ages 12-18)
Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Teens Only: Parents, please plan to drop your teen off to enjoy this event with their peers.

Join us for a conversation about issues renters are experiencing in Cape Girardeau. Are you struggling with unsafe housing? Rising rent? Fear of eviction? Pests? Come talk to us about what you’re experiencing and how we can work together toward solutions.

Learn More: EmpowerMO.org/Tenant-Organizing
erica@empowermissouri.org
573-375-5735

updated 11:39 a.m. on June 29, 2026: The Cape Girardeau Public Library regrets to announce that this event has been cancelled. They appreciate your understanding and hope you'll join them for future programs.

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Join Marybeth Niederkorn, director of the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center, for a fascinating presentation honoring our nation’s 250th anniversary. Discover the stories of over 50 Revolutionary War Patriots buried in and around Cape Girardeau County, along with many more in neighboring areas. Learn about these remarkable individuals, their families, and their service to our country, and find out where you can visit their final resting places. Registration is appreciated but not required. (ages 18+)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Embark on a thrilling role-playing adventure with Tuesday Night Game’s Mothership: Dinoplex Cataclysm! This summer, join fellow spacers and workers for a much-needed vacation at Dinoplex—a space station resort orbiting a planet teeming with real, resurrected dinosaurs. Enjoy attractions like the Tricera Rodeo and the Extinction Extravaganza, but beware: in true Mothership fashion, danger lurks beneath the surface of this aging, questionably managed park.

No experience is needed—pre-made characters are available, or bring your own! Dice, notebooks, and pencils are recommended but not required. Snacks are welcome. Each short campaign tells a complete story arc, with new sessions starting every four weeks. Registration is required and covers all sessions in the arc. Will you survive the Cataclysm? Sign up and find out! (ages 18+)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Food Allergies: We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Join us for BabyBook, a lively lapsit storytime designed to spark your baby’s love for reading! Through joyful stories, playful music and movement, and gentle rhymes, your little one will build early literacy skills and connect with others in a warm, nurturing environment. Perfect for babies and their caregivers—come share cuddles, giggles, and the magic of books together! (ages 0-1)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Join us to read an advanced picture book together, discuss it, then do enriching activities related to the story. This will be a fun club for improving literacy, encouraging read-aloud confidence, and making friends. For ages 5-7 at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Drop in to put your imagination and engineering skills to the test! Join us for hands-on challenges, creative building activities, and fun problem-solving—no experience necessary. All ages welcome! (ages 6-11)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host Birding by Season: Summer on July 1.

Birding is a fantastic way to get into nature during summer. Attendees will do some birding and learn about our summer resident birds and common birding apps. The class is for beginners who haven’t committed to buying binoculars or find it difficult to identify birds. Binoculars will be available to borrow during the class. For ages 13+.

Birding by Season: Summer will take place on Wednesday, July 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center.

To register, visit Events | Missouri Department of Conservation or call (573) 290-5218.