Elementary Age
Family Med School: FUNdamentals
Kids in fifth grade and up, along with their parents, can spend an afternoon learning about the heart and cardiovascular system in this hands-on experience with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science from Washington University.
Pokemon Go Night at the Saint Louis Science Center
Catch 'em all and try to be the best there ever was during Pokemon Go Night at the Saint Louis Science Center. There will be amazing science demonstrations, Pokemon-themed food and drink specials and more.
The Science Center will be open late 'til 8 with lure modules set at their Pokestops all night. Show your team pride by battling for control of the gym located at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. The Planetarium will be lighted in the team color of whoever controls it at the end of the night! Don't miss the demos from local augmented reality and virtual reality developers.
Stories and Songs
Preschoolers will enjoy playing instruments, singing and dancing at this musical storytime.
Is There a Surgeon in the House?
Kids can learn about the medical field, wear face masks and gloves and learn about what surgeons do in this free workshop.
Presented by Little Medical School of St. Louis, in this workshop, kids ages 7 to 10 will learn to suture and tie knots. Registration is required.
Is There a Surgeon in the House will be held:
Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Weber Road Branch
Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Jamestown Bluffs Branch.
Back to School and Community Empowerment Festival
St. Louis Public School and the Urban League of Metro St. Louis present the annual Back to School and Community Enpowerment Festival, free for all city residents.
This year's festival features a main stage on the arena floor where student performances and academic showcases will take place. Free school supplies will be given away while supplies last and a free lunch will also be served.
Comics Central at Central Library
The 5th annual Comics Central is an all-ages event that features game demos, a Comic Craft Corner from Star Clipper, vendors selling comics, artwork, a cosplay contest, mobile video gaming, virtual reality demos, food trucks and a DJ.
Happy Birthday Daniel Boone
Celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Daniel Boone library with a special story time and live music from the 1920s.
At 10 a.m., kids ages 2 - 6 can enjoy stories, songs and rhymes to wish the library a happy 50th birthday during a special early literacy story time.
At 2 p.m., enjoy live music from the 1920s performed by the duo Harmony. For all ages.
Both event are free. At the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library.
More information: slcl.org
