literacy
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Start summer with an extravaganza of fun for the whole family and kick off a summer of reading at the same time.
The St. Louis County Library is holding Summer Reading Kick-Off Parties at four branches during the first week of June. Parties will include snow cones, face painting, a climbing walls and lots more. All activities are free.
1-4 p.m. at the following branches:
June 1: Grant's View Branch.
June 2: Daniel Boone Branch.
June 3: Florissant Valley Branch.
June 4: Headquarters Branch.
Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog
Your kids can enjoy a story time, fun activities and a visit from everyone's favorite big red dog, Clifford! Don't forget your camera!
This event is part of Children's Book Week at the St. Louis County Library. Free.
Clifford the Big Red Dog will appear:
Monday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
Wednesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at Grant's View Branch
Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at Grand Glaize Branch
Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. at Rock Road Branch
Reservations are not required.
Move and Groove
Little ones will discover the joy of dancing and develop motor skills as they groove to outrageous movement songs.
Goldilocks
In this fun, new musical take on the well-known tale, Goldilocks learns some much-needed lessons about friendship and acceptance when she meets Freddy, a bear with a penchant for science.
Presented by the Imaginary Theatre Company. For ages 5-10.
Free. The performance begins at 6:30 at the Headquarters Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Doors open at 6 p.m.
More information: slcl.org
Plie Playtime
Plié and play in this introductory ballet class for both boys and girls. While learning basic ballet steps, children will explore famous fairy tale ballets. This program presented by the St. Louis County Library and STAGES St. Louis
