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Spring
Featured Programs
Advance registration is required for these programs.
For specific program information including dates, times & registration
requirements, see the branch listing.
WORLD
BIRD SANCTUARY |
JUGGLING
FUNNY STORIES |
| MOVIE
EFFECTS Grab your popcorn but don’t sit back! We’re going to learn first hand how advances in science & technology are behind our favorite special effects! At the end of this cool program children will take home an animator booklet and cool anaglyph glasses . 3-2-1 Science in Action! Presented by Mad Science of St. Louis. Kathryn Linnemann Branch McClay Branch Deer Run Branch |
| SNAKES
(& MORE) ALIVE Thanks to the members of the St. Louis Herpetological Society, families will learn about and meet (up close & personal) a fascinating variety of exotic and native-to-Missouri reptiles & amphibians. Presentations may include a Jackson Chameleon, Bearded Dragon, Blue Tongue Skink, or even a Burmese Python. Native species may be represented by the Glass Lizard, Speckled King Snake or Alligator Snapping Turtle as well as a variety of frogs, toads and salamanders. McClay Branch Middendorf-Kredell Branch |
| HANDS
ON STRUCTURES How do buildings stand up? How can an arch hold weight? Explore the physics behind the structures by building & experimenting with Roman Arches & bridges. Presented by St. Louis Science Center. Kisker Road Branch Corporate Parkway Branch Deer Run Branch |
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SOMETHING
FOR EVERYONE @ YOUR LIBRARY! National Library Week April 10-16, 2005 |
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Dragons,
Dreams & Daring Deeds -- Summer Reading Club June 6-July 16, 2005 |
Spencer
Road Branch Programs
(Evening & weekend programs are marked with an *.)
MARCH
SPRING FLOWERS
March 7 - 25
Decorate a flower to add to the spring garden on the front of the Children’s
desk.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Embryology display co-sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension. Incubator
and eggs on display Tuesday, March 8– Friday, March 18 Approx. hatch date:
Tuesday, March 15. Come see the chicks hatch!
TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Tuesdays, March 15 – March 29 -- 10-10:30 am
Age 2. Limit 15.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 8.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
LEPRECHAUN HOUSE—School
Age Craft
Tuesday, March 15 -- 4:15-5:15 pm
Grades 1 - 5. Limit 20.
Registration begins Monday, March 7.
* CLUCK CLUCK CHICKENS
STORY TIME
Little chickie stories & a visit to chicks in the library.
Ages 3-6. Limit 30.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 9 for the session of your choice:
1. Wednesday, March 16 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, March 16 -- 6:30-7:15 pm
* EASTER STORY TIME
Saturday, March 19 -- 10:00-10:45 am
Age 3 - 6. Limit 25.
Registration begins Thursday, March 10.
EASTER BASKET STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3 - K. Limit 15 per session.
Registration begins Thursday, March 17 for the session of your choice:
1. Wednesday, March 23 -- 10:00-10:30 am
2. Wednesday, March 23 -- 1:00-1:30 pm
* TEDDY BEAR STORY
TIME
Bring your favorite stuffed friend to listen!
Tuesday, March 29 -- 6:30-7:15 pm
Age 3 - 6. Limit 25.
Registration begins Monday, March 21.
APRIL
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN
GROW?
April 4 - 30
Do you recognize these seeds? What will grow if you plant them?
LAPSIT
Activities for 1 year olds & parents.
Tuesdays, April 5 – 19 -- 10:00 -10:20 am
Age 12 - 24 months. Limit 15.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 29.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
PRESCHOOL STORY
TIME
Ages 3 - 6. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 30 for the session of your choice:
1. Wednesdays, April 6-April 27 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesdays, April 6-April 27 -- 1:00-1:45 pm
RICE PICTURES—School
Age Craft
Monday, April 11 -- 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Monday April, 4.
EARTH DAY WINDSOCK
STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3 - K. Limit 15 per session.
Registration begins Thursday, April 7 for the session of your choice:
1. Friday, April 15 -- 10:00-10:30 am
2. Friday, April 15 -- 1:00-1:30 pm
* IT’S SPRING!
MAKE-IT-STATION
Tuesday, April 19. Drop in 3:30-7:00 pm.
All Ages. No registration.
Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents encouraged to participate.
WINGS
FOR TOTS
Presented by World Bird Sanctuary
Tuesday, April 26 -- 10:00 am
Rec for ages 3-6. Families Welcome. Limit 50 .
Registration begins Monday, April 11.
MAY
HIDDEN BUTTERFLIES
May 2 - 20
Butterflies are hidden in the Children’s Area. Find the one who knows
the magic word and claim your reward at the Children’s Desk.
CATERPILLARS TO
BUTTERFLIES
At the beginning of May watch live caterpillars spin cocoons & turn in to
Painted Lady butterflies. Activity sheets will be available.
FLOWERS FOR MOM
STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3 - K. Limit 15.
Registration begins Monday, April 25 for the session of your choice:
1. Tuesday, May 3 -- 10:00-10:30 am
2. Tuesday, May 3 -- 1:00-1:30 pm
GIANT PAPER FLOWERS—School
Age Craft
Thursday, May 5 -- 4:15-5:15 pm
Grades 1 - 6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Thursday, April 28.
TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Friday, May 6 – May 20 -- 10:00-10:30 am
Age 2. Limit 15.
Registration begins Friday, April 29.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
* TELL US A STORY
– Parent & child story time
Traditional and interactive storytelling.
Tuesday, May 10 -- 7:00 pm
Ages 3-7. Limit 30.
Registration begins Monday, May 2.
PRINCESS PARTY
Feel like a princess stories & activities.
Ages 4-7. Limit 15.
Registration begins Wednesday, May 18 for the session of your choice:
1. Wednesday, May 25 -- 10:00 – 10:45 am
2. Wednesday, May 25 -- 4:15 – 5:00 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR
SEUSS MOVIETIME
Wednesday, March 2 -- 10-11 am
All ages. Parents Welcome. No registration.
MOTHER GOOSE TIME
Activities for toddlers & parents.
Age 1. Limit 10 per session.
Registration begins Monday, February 28 for the session of your choice:
1. Mondays, March 7, 14 & 21 -- 10:00-10:20 am
2. Mondays, March 7, 14 & 21 -- 10:30-10:50 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
* WINDY DAYS STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-7. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 1 for the session of your choice:
1. Thursday, March 10 -- 10:00-11 am
2. Thursday, March 10 -- 6:30-7:30 pm
LITTLE LEPRECHAUNS
STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-7. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 9 for the session of your choice:
1.Wednesday, March 16 -- 10:00-11 am
2.Wednesday, March 16 -- 1:30-2:30 pm
BUNNIES STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-7. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 15 for the session of your choice:
1. Tuesday, March 22. Drop In 1:30-2:30 pm.
2. Wednesday, March 23 -- 10-11 am
MAKE IT STATION
SPRING CRAFTS
Thursday, March 24 -- 1:00-3:00 pm
All ages. Parents Welcome. No registration.
Children age 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Parents encouraged
to participate.
WINGS
FOR TOTS
Presented by the World Bird Sanctuary.
Tuesday, March 29 -- 10:00-11:00 am
Rec for ages 3-6. Families Welcome. Limit 50.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 22.
APRIL
IT’S POETRY
MONTH!
Stop by the children’s desk and read a poem on our poetry-pull-outs and
check out poetry books from the poetry display.
TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Age 2. Limit 10 per session.
Registration begins Monday, March 28 for the session of your choice:
1. Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25 -- 10-10:30 am
2. Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25 -- 11-11:30 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Embryology display co-sponsored by St. Charles County Extension. Incubator and
eggs on display beginning noon Tuesday, April 5. Expected hatch date: April
12. Chicks leave Friday, April 15
CHRIS
FASCIONE Juggling Funny Stories!
A unique combination of storytelling, mime, clowning, & a touch of juggling
to educate, entertain & lead children into the world of books.
Friday, April 8 -- 1:00 pm
All ages. Families welcome. Limit 65.
Registration begins Friday, March 25.
CHICK STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-7. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 5 for the session of your choice:
1. Tuesday, April 12 -- 1:30-2:30 pm
2. Wednesday, April 13 -- 10:00-11:00 am
RAINFOREST STORY/CRAFT
Tuesday, April 19 -- 4:30-5:15 pm
Grades 1 & up. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 12.
* HOORAY FOR LIBRARIES
PM STORY TIME
Thursday, April 21 -- 6:30-7:15 pm
Ages 2-7. Parents Welcome. Limit 65.
Registration begins Thursday, April 14.
MARVELOUS MUD STORYTIME
Ages 3-7. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Friday, April 15 for the session of your choice:
1. Friday, April 22 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Friday, April 22 -- 1:30-2:15 pm
MAY
* MOTHERS DAY STORY/CRAFT
Make something special for mom!
Ages 3-7. Limit 20 per session.
Registration begins Thursday, April 28 for the session of your choice:
1. Thursday, May 5 -- 6:30-7:15 pm
2. Friday, May 6 -- 10:00-10:45 am
MOTHER GOOSE TIME
Activities for toddlers & parents.
Age 1. Limit 10 per session.
Registration begins Monday, May 2 for the session of your choice:
1. Mondays, May 9, 16 & 23 -- 10:00-10:20 am
2. Mondays, May 9, 16 & 23 -- 10:30-10:50 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
IT’S MAY STORY/CRAFT
TIME
Flower Power and Going Buggy
Ages 3-7. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, May 3 for the session of your choice:
1. Tuesdays, May 10 & 17 -- 1:30-2:30 pm
2. Wednesdays, May 11 & 18 -- 10:00-11 am
*
MOVIE EFFECTS
Presented by Mad Science
Wednesday, May 11 -- 7:00-8:00 pm
Grades 1 – 5. Limit 22.
Registration begins Wednesday, May 4.
Kisker
Road Branch Programs
(Evening & weekend programs are marked with an *.)
MARCH
READ ACROSS KISKER
In honor of Read across America, come read across the Kisker Road Library. There
will be three story stations set up ending with cookies, a certificate and a
bookmark.
Tuesday, March 8 -- 10:00-11:00 am
All ages. Families welcome. No registration.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA!
Embryology display co-sponsored by St. Charles County Extension. Incubator &
eggs on display Tuesday, March 8 – Friday, March 18. Approximate hatch
date: March 15. Come see the chicks hatch!
LAPSIT
Activities for toddlers & parents.
Age 1. Limit 8.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 2 for the session of your choice:
1. Wednesday, March 9, 16, 23 -- 10:00 am
2. Wednesday, March 9, 16, 23 -- 10:30 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
TAKE IT AND MAKE
IT
Monday, March 14 – Thursday, March 17
Drop by the Reference Desk & pick up a Leprechaun puppet craft to make at
home.
TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Age 2. Limit 12 per session.
Registration begins Monday, March 7 for the session of your choice:
1. Monday, March 14, 21, 28 -- 9:30 am
2. Monday, March 14, 21, 28 -- 10:15 am
3. Monday, March 14, 21, 28 -- 11:00 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
EGG-CITING STORIES,
CRAFT & FUN
Ages 3-6. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 8 for the session of your choice:
1. Tuesday, March 15, 22, 29 -- 10:00 am
2. Wednesday, March 16, 23, 30 -- 2:00 pm
* “MARCH”ing
MUSIC FUN
Stories, activities and a craft about music!
Tuesday, March 15 -- 7:00 pm
All ages. Families welcome. No registration.
CRAFT TO GO!
Monday, March 21 – Saturday, March 26
Drop by the Reference Desk & pick up an Easter craft to make at home.
FUNNY BUNNY MOVIE
Watch a funny movie and make a bunny craft!
Friday, March 25 -- 10:00 am
All ages. Families welcome. No registration.
*
BIRDS OF PREY
Presented by World Bird Sanctuary
Tuesday, March 29 -- 7:00 pm
Rec for age 5 & up. Families Welcome. Limit 75.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 23.
APRIL
SPRING POTPOURRI
STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 29 for the session of your choice:
1. Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19 -- 10:00 am
2. Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20 -- 2:00 pm
COUNT THE BOOKS
In honor of National Library Week, April 10 –16 count the paper diecut
books displayed around the library. Some participants will receive a free book!
* FAMILY LIBRARY
WEEK CRAFT NIGHT
Monday, April 11. Drop in 6:30-8:30 pm.
All ages. Families welcome. No registration.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
* FUNNY POETRY NIGHT
Wednesday, April 13 -- 7:00 pm
All ages. Families welcome. No registration.
TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Age 2. Limit 12 per session.
Registration begins Monday, April 11 for the session of your choice:
1. Monday, April 18, 25 & May 2 -- 9:30 am
2. Monday, April 18, 25 & May 2 -- 10:15 am
3. Monday, April 18, 25 & May 2 -- 11:00 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
HOPPY STORY TIME
Stories, activities and a craft about frogs!
Thursday, April 28 -- 10:00 am
Ages 2-6. Limit 30.
Registration begins Thursday, April 21.
*
HANDS ON STRUCTURES
Presented by St. Louis Science Center
Saturday, April 30 -- 10:00 am
Rec grades 2-5. Limit 35.
Registration begins Friday, April 15.
MAY
THINGS THAT GO
Stories, activities & a craft about transportation.
Tuesday, May 3 & 10 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-6. Limit 25.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 26.
HERBIE PARTY
Herbie the Love Bug movie & craft!
Wednesday, May 4 -- 2:00 pm
All ages. Families welcome. No registration.
* AMERICAN GIRL
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Celebrate American Girls. Bring your favorite doll!
Wednesday, May 11 -- 7:00 pm
Grades K-5th. Limit 25.
Registration begins Wednesday, May 4.
CELEBRATE PET MONTH!
Stories, activities, a craft & a pet show!
Friday, May 20 -- 10:00 am
Ages 2-6. Limit 30.
Registration begins Friday, May 13.
MAY TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Age 2. Limit 12 per session.
Registration begins Monday, May 16 for the session of your choice:
1. Monday, May 23 -- 10:00 am
2. Monday, May 23 -- 11:00 am
3. Thursday, May 26 -- 10:00 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
McClay
Branch Programs
(Evening
& weekend programs are marked with an *.)
MARCH
COUNT THE SHAMROCKS
March 1-17. Ages 2-14.
Count the shamrocks in the children’s area of the library. If you have
the luck of the Irish you will win a paperback book for counting the correct
number.
Winners will be called!
LAPSIT
Activities for toddlers & parents.
Tuesdays, March 8, 15, 22 -- 10-10:20 am
Ages 13-23 months. Limit 8.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 1.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Let’s roar like a lion into Spring Storytimes!
Ages 3-6. 10:00 am. No Registration.
Wednesday, March 9 “We Love the Circus”
Wednesday, March 16 “Kiss the Blarney Stone”
Wednesday, March 23 “Hip Hop into Spring”
* GECKO BACKPACK
PULL School Age Craft
Saturday, March 12 -- 10:30 am
Ages 8-12. Limit 10.
Registration begins Saturday, March 5.
MOVIE TIME FUN
Easter Egg Farm, Easter Bunny, The Ugly Duckling, Caps for Sale
Monday, March 14 -- 10:00 am
All Ages. No Registration.
*
BIRDS OF PREY
Presented by The World Bird Sanctuary.
Tuesday, March 15 -- 7:00 pm
Rec ages 5 & up. Limit 75.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 1.
LEPRECHAUN STORYCRAFT
Celebrate St. Patricks Day!
Thursday, March 17 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-7. Limit 20.
Registration begins Thursday, March 10.
PETER COTTON TAIL
STORY/CRAFT
Friday, March 25 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Friday, March 18.
CHICKA BOOM BOOM
STORY/CRAFT
Movin’ and groovin’ time!
Tuesday, March 29 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-7. Limit 25.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 22.
MOVIE
EFFECTS
Presented by Mad Science!
Thursday, March 31 -- 10:00 am
Grades 1-5. Limit 22.
Registration begins Monday, March 22.
APRIL
TISKET-A-TASKET…EGGS
IN A BASKET
April 1-30. All Ages.
Come decorate an egg at the Children’s Reference Desk & write the
name of your favorite book title. Enter into a drawing to win a paperback book!
MOVIE TIME FUN
Danny and the Dinosaur, Strega Nona, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Monday, April 4 -- 10:00 am
All Ages. No Registration.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
April showers bring story hours!
Ages 3-6. 10:00 am. No Registration.
Tuesday, April 5 “Circus Stories”
Tuesday, April 12 “Naughty Tales”
Tuesday, April 19 “Colorful Stories”
TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Age 2. Limit 10 per session.
Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20 -- 9:30-10:00 am
Registration begins Wednesday, March 30.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
FRIDAY PRESCHOOL
STORYTIME
Rain, rain go away, come again another day!
Friday, April 8 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-6. No Registration.
MISS SPIDER’S
TEA PARTY
Miss Spider stories, games & a craft!
Thursday, April 14 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-7. Limit 25.
Registration begins Thursday, April 7.
*
SNAKES (& MORE) ALIVE
Presented by St Louis Herpetological Society.
Tuesday, April 19 -- 7:00 pm
Rec for ages 3 & up. Families Welcome. Limit 50.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 5.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA!
Embryology display. Co-sponsored by University of Missouri Extension. Incubator
& eggs on display April 26 – May 6. Approximate hatch date: May 2
or 3. Come see the chicks hatch! Chicks return to the farm on May 6th.
PRESCHOOL CHICKEN
& EGG STORY/CRAFT
Chicken & egg stories, games & craft!
Friday, April 29 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Friday, April 22.
MAY
* MOM OR GRANDMA
& ME
Bring Mom or Grandma to a special program.
Tuesday, May 3 -- 7:00 pm
All Ages. No Registration.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Ages 3-6. 10:00 am. No Registration.
Wednesday, May 4 “Flowers”
Wednesday, May 11 “Rainbow of Colors”
Wednesday, May 18 “Strange Creatures”
CHICKEN STORY/CRAFT
Thursday, May 5 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-6. Limit 25.
Registration begins Thursday, April 28.
MOTHER’S DAY
STORY/CRAFT
Stories about Mom & make a gift for Mom!
Friday, May 6 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Friday, April 29.
MOVIE TIME FUN
Tops & Bottoms, Make Way for Ducklings, Happy Birthday Moon
Monday, May 9 -- 10:00 am
All Ages. No Registration.
FLOWER STORY/CRAFT
Enjoy May flowers, stories & craft!
Thursday, May 12 -- 10:00 am
Ages 3-7. Limit 20.
Registration begins Thursday, May 5.
* MONKEY AROUND
STORY/CRAFT
Thursday, May 12 -- 7:00 pm
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Thursday, May 5.
Middendorf-Kredell
Branch Programs
(Evening
& weekend programs are marked with an *.)
MARCH
SHAMROCK & LEPRECHAUN
COUNT
March 1-17
Count the shamrocks & leprechauns hidden in the children’s area. Closest
guess wins a paperback book.
DISCOVER THE ARTIST:
PAUL KLEE
Learn about the artist & make craft.
Tuesday, March 15 -- 4:30-5:15 pm
Grades 1-5. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 8.
* ST. PATTY’S
DAY STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 9 for session of your choice.
1.Wednesday, March 16 -- 10-10:45am
2.Wednesday, March 16 -- 11-11:45am
3.Wednesday, March 16 -- 1:30-2:15pm
4.Wednesday, March 16 -- 7-7:45pm
TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Age 2. Limit 15 per session.
Registration begins Thursday, March 10 for session of your choice.
1.Thursdays, March 17, 24 & 31 -- 10-10:30am
2.Thursdays, March 17, 24 & 31 -- 11-11:30am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
MARCH LAPSIT
Activities for toddlers & parents.
Age 1(12-23 months). Limit 12 per session.
Registration begins Friday, March 11 for session of your choice:
1.Friday, March 18 -- 10-10:20 am
2.Friday, March 18 -- 10:30-10:50 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
HAPPY EASTER CRAFTS
Ages 3-6. Limit 20 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 15 for session of your choice:
1.Tuesday, March 22 -- 10-10:30 am
2.Tuesday, March 22 -- 11-11:30 am
3.Tuesday, March 22 -- 1:30-2 pm
4.Wednesday, March 23 -- 10-10:30 am
SUPERHERO STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 22 for session of your choice:
1.Tuesday, March 29 -- 10-10:45 am
2.Tuesday, March 29 -- 11-11:45 am
3.Tuesday, March 29 -- 1:30-2:15 pm
SNAKES
(& MORE) ALIVE
Presented by St. Louis Herpetological Society
Wednesday, March 30 -- 10 :00 am
Rec for ages 3 & up.
Families Welcome. Limit 50.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 23.
MAGIC TREE HOUSE
PARTY
Activities & craft on Mary Pope Osborne books.
Thursday, March 31 -- 4:30-5:15 pm
Grades 1-5. Limit 20.
Registration begins Thursday, March 24.
APRIL
SPRINGTIME STORYTIME
Ages 3-6. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 29 for session of your choice:
1.Tuesdays, April 5, 12 & 19 -- 10-10:45 am
1.Tuesdays, April 5, 12 & 19 -- 11-11:45 am
3.Tuesdays, April 5, 12 & 19 -- 1:30-2:15 pm
4.Wednesdays, April 6, 13 & 20 -- 10-10:45 am
LAPSIT
Activities for toddlers & parents.
Age 1(12-23 months). Limit 12 per session.
Registration begins Thursday, March 31 for session of your choice:
1.Thursdays, April 7, 14 & 21 -- 10-10:20 am
2.Thursdays, April 7, 14 & 21 -- 10:30-10:50 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
*
CHRIS FASCIONE Juggling Funny Stories!
A unique combination of storytelling, mime, clowning, & a touch of juggling
to educate, entertain & lead children into the world of books.
Saturday, April 9 -- 10:00 am
All Ages. Families Welcome. Limit 100.
Registration begins Friday, April 1.
AROUND THE WORLD:
JAPAN
Learn about Japan & make crafts.
Thursday, April 14 -- 4:30-5:15 pm
Grades 1-5. Limit 20.
Registration begins Thursday, April 7.
COTTON-TALES FOR
TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Age 2. Limit 15 per session.
Registration begins Friday, April 8 for session of your choice:
1.Friday, April 15 -- 10-10:30 am
2.Friday, April 15 -- 11-11:30 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
* LITTLE LAMBS BEDTIME
STORYTIME
Thursday, April 21 -- 7-7:45 pm
Ages 3-6. Limit 25.
Registration begins Thursday, April 14.
ON OUR FARM!
April 25-May 14
Decorate a farm animal to fill up our barnyard!
JUNIE B. JONES PARTY
Tuesday, April 26 -- 4:30-5:15 pm
Grades K-2. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 19.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA!
Embryology display co-sponsored by St. Charles County Extension. Incubator &
eggs on display Tuesday, April 26 – Friday, May 6. Approximate hatch date:
May 2. Come see the chicks hatch!
WINGS
FOR TOTS
Presented by World Bird Sanctuary
Thursday, April 28 -- 10:00 am
Rec for ages 3-6. Families Welcome. Limit 50.
Registration begins Thursday, April 21.
MAY
CUDDLY CRITTERS
STORYTIME
Ages 3-6. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 26 for session of your choice:
1.Tuesdays, May 3, 10 & 17 -- 10-10:45 am
2.Tuesdays, May 3, 10 & 17 -- 11-11:45 am
3.Tuesdays, May 3, 10 & 17 -- 1:30-2:15 pm
4.Wednesdays, May 4, 11 & 18 -- 10-10:45 am
TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Age 2. Limit 15 per session.
Registration begins Friday, April 29 for session of your choice:
1.Fridays, May 6, 13 & 20 -- 10-10:30 am
2.Fridays, May 6, 13 & 20 -- 11-11:30 am
Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
* JUST FOR YOU
Crafts for moms & dads.
Saturday, May 7. Drop in 10am-noon.
All ages. No limit. No registration.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
DISCOVER THE ARTIST:
MARY CASSATT
Learn about the artist & make a craft.
Tuesday, May 10 -- 4:30-5:15 pm
Grades 1-5. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, May 3.
MAY LAPSIT
Activities for toddlers & parents.
Age 1(12-23 months). Limit 12 per session.
Registration begins Thursday, May 12 for the session of your choice:
1.Thursday, May 19 -- 10-10:20 am
2.Thursday, May 19 -- 10:30-10:50 am
* BED-E-BYE BEDTIME
STORYTIME
Tuesday, May 24 -- 7-7:45 pm
Ages 3-6. Limit 25.
Registration begins Tuesday, May 17.
Corporate
Parkway Branch Programs
(Evening & weekend programs are marked with an *.)
MARCH
JELLYBEAN COUNT
March 1 – March 31. All Ages.
Guess how many jellybeans are in the jar. Paperback books will be given for
the closest guesses.
* WINDY TIMES EVENING
STORYTIME
Thursday, March 10 -- 6:30 pm
Ages 2 and up. No Limit. No Registration.
TIME FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds & parents.
Wednesdays, March 16, 23 and 30 -- 10:30 am
Age 2. Limit 15.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 9.
An adult must accompany each child.
SCHOOLAGE CERAMIC
EGG CRAFT
Decorate and design a beautiful ceramic egg.
Wednesday, March 16 -- 4:30 pm
Gr. 1 and up. Limit 10.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 9.
FUN FILMS
Friday, March 18 -- 10:30 am
All Ages. No Limit. No registration.
BUNNY FUN STORYHOUR
Ages 3 - 6. Limit 10 per session.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 16 for the session of your choice:
1. Monday, March 21 -- 10:00 am
2. Monday, March 21 -- 1:30 pm
SPRING FUN MAKE
IT/ TAKE IT
Friday, March 25. Drop in 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Ages 2 and up.
Parents encouraged to participate. An adult must accompany children under 5.
BIRDS
OF PREY
Presented by World Bird Sanctuary
Tuesday, March 29 -- 1:00 pm
Rec Ages 5 & up. Families welcome. Limit 65.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 23.
APRIL
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Embryology Display. Co-sponsored by St. Charles County University Extension.
Incubator and eggs on display Tuesday, April 5 – Friday, April 15, expected
hatch date is April 12. Check out our special book display to go along with
the hatching.
CHICKEN FUN MAKE
IT STATION
Check out our eggs and make crafts.
Wednesday, April 6. Drop in 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Ages 2 and up.
Parents encouraged to participate. An adult must accompany children under 5.
PRESCHOOL STORY
HOUR
Ages 3 - 6. Limit 25 per session.
Registration begins Wednesday, April 6 for the session of your choice:
1. Mondays, April 11, 18 & 25 -- 10:00 am
2. Mondays, April 11, 18 & 25 -- 1:30 pm
TWOS DAY CHICKEN
FUN STORYTIME
Stories for 2 year olds and their parents.
Tuesday, April 12 -- 10:30 am
Ages 2. Limit 15.
Registration begins Wednesday, April 6.
An adult must accompany children.
* NATIONAL LIBRARY
WEEK PM STORYTIME
Stories, songs and fingerplays.
Thursday, April 14 -- 6:30 pm
Ages 2 and up. No Limit. No Registration.
FUN FILMS
Friday, April 22 -- 10:30 am
All Ages. No Limit. No registration.
HANDS
ON STRUCTURES
Presented by St. Louis Science Center.
Wednesday, April 27 -- 4:00 pm
Rec for Grades 2-5. Limit 35.
Registration begins Wednesday, April 20.
MAY
MAY DAYS TIME FOR
TWOS
Stories, Songs & Fingerplays for 2s & parents.
Tuesday, May 17 -- 10:30 am
Age 2. Limit 15.
Registration begins Wednesday, May 11.
An adult must accompany each child.
FRIDAY FUN FILMS
Friday, May 20 -- 10:30 am
All Ages. No Limit. No RegistratIon.
FRIENDSHIP BRACELET
SCHOOLAGE CRAFT
Fun bracelet made from thread & pony beads.
Monday, May 23 -- 4:30 pm
Grades 1 and up. Limit 10.
Registration begins Wednesday, May 18.
PUPPY FUN STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3 - 6. Limit 10 per session.
Registration begins Wednesday, May 18 for the session of your choice:
1. Wednesday, May 25 -- 10:00 am
2. Wednesday, May 25 -- 3:00 pm
* BEDTIME STORYTIME
Thursday, May 26 -- 6:30 pm
Ages 2 and up. No Limit. No Registration.
PICNIC FUN TIME
FOR TWOS
Picnic fun for 2 year olds & parents. Please bring a small lunch to munch.
Tuesday, May 31 -- 10:30 am
Age 2. Limit 15.
Registration begins Wednesday, May 25.
An adult must accompany each child.
Deer
Run Branch Programs
(Evening
& weekend programs are marked with an *.)
MARCH
WHERE IN THE WORLD
IS...
March 1 –31. Guess Lucky Leprechaun’s location & enter a drawing
to win a book.
* DR. SEUSS FAMILY
TIME
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday.
Rec ages 5-10. Families Welcome. Limit 20.
Registration begins Wednesday, February 23 for the session of your choice.
1. Wednesday, March 2 -- 10:00-11:00 am
2. Wednesday, March 2 -- 2:00-3:00 pm
3. Wednesday, March 2 -- 6:00-7:00 pm
DAISY’S STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 1 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, March 8 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, March 9 -- 10:00-10:45 am
* BUNNIES FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds and parents.
Age 2. Limit 10.
Registration begins Monday, March 7 for the session of your choice:
1. Monday, March 14 -- 10:00-10:30 am
2. Monday, March 14 -- 6:00-6:30 pm
Child must be accompanied by an adult.
SHEEPISH STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 8 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, March 15 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, March 16 -- 10:00-10:45 am
HOPPY STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 15 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, March 22 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, March 23 -- 10:00-10:45 am
THE INCREDIBLES
MOVIE (rated PG)
Tuesday, March 29 -- 2:00 pm
All Ages. No Limit. No Registration.
Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
MOVIE
EFFECTS
Presented by Mad Science.
Thursday, March 31 -- 2:00 pm
Grades 1-5. Limit 22.
Registration begins Monday, March 21.
APRIL
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Embryology display co-Sponsored by University of Missouri Extension. Incubator
& eggs on display Tuesday, April 5 – Friday, April 15. Expected hatch
date: Tuesday, April 12. Come see the chicks hatch!
BOB THE BUILDER MOVIE AND CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 29 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, April 5 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, April 6 -- 10:00-10:45 am
BOOKER’S BOOKS
It’s National Library Week April 10-16. Guess the number of books owned
by Deer Run Branch. Enter a drawing to win a book.
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
* CHICKENS FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds and parents.
Age 2. Limit 10.
Registration begins Monday, April 4 for the session of your choice:
1. Monday, April 11 -- 10:00-10:30 am
2. Monday, April 11 -- 6:00-6:30 pm
Child must be accompanied by an adult.
CHICKEN STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 5 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, April 12 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, April 13 -- 10:00-10:45 am
FARM STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 12 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, April 19 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, April 20 -- 10:00-10:45 am
HAPPY EARTH STORIES
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 19 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, April 26 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, April 27 -- 10:00-10:45 am
*
HANDS ON STRUCTURES
Presented by St. Louis Science Cente
Saturday, April 30 -- 2:00 pm
Rec Grades 2-5. Limit 35.
Registration begins Friday, April 15.
MAY
MAKE MOM A CARD
May 1-7. Make a card for Mother’s Day.
* FLOWERS FOR TWOS
Stories for 2 year olds and parents.
Age 2. Limit 10.
Registration begins Monday, May 2 for the session of your choice:
1. Monday, May 9 -- 10:00-10:30 am
2. Monday, May 9 -- 6:00-6:30 pm
Child must be accompanied by an adult.
BIG & LITTLE
STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, May 3 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, May 10 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, May 11 -- 10:00-10:45 am
WINGS
FOR TOTS
Presented by World Bird Sanctuary
Thursday, May 12 -- 10:00 am
Rec for ages 3-6. Families Welcome. Limit 50.
Registration begins Thursday, May 5.
HEART POWER –
MOVE & GROOVE
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, May 10 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, May 17 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, May 18 -- 10:00-10:45 am
BIKE & TRIKE
STORY/CRAFT
Ages 3-6. Limit 20.
Registration begins Tuesday, May 17 for the session of your choice.
1. Tuesday, May 24 -- 10:00-10:45 am
2. Wednesday, May 25 -- 10:00-10:45 am
Library
Express at WingHaven®
MARCH
Do you have the luck of the Irish? March 1 - 19 count the number of lucky shamrocks
scattered about the children's area & enter a prize drawing.
APRIL
It's National Poetry Month! Each time you check out a poetry book from our special
display, you may enter the prize drawing.
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Boone's
Trail Branch Programs
SPRING STORY TIMES
Ages 2-7 No Limit No Registration
* Tuesdays 6:30 pm
March 15 & 29 -- April 12 & 29 -- May 10 & 24
Thursdays 11:00 am
March 10 & 24 -- April 7 & 21 -- May 5 & 19
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