Middle Schoolers
Rhythms and Folklore of Africa
Enjoy the rhythms and stories of Africa with storyteller and performer Kenya Ajanaku at this exciting, free program for all ages. Part of the Black History Month celebration at the St. Louis County Library.
Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch
Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch
Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch
Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch
Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch
More information: slcl.org
African Percussion Workshop
At this free workshop, kids can expand their cultural knowledge and learn the techniques and rhythms of authentic instruments, such as the djembe, caxixi, agogo, and kalimba.
For ages 8 and up. Presented by Freedom Arts and Education as part of the Black History Month celebration at the St. Louis County Library. The workshop will be held:
Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Headquarters Branch
Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Rock Road Branch
Volunteer Open House
If you're interested in volunteer opportunities and science, the Volunteer Open House at the Saint Louis Science Center is for you. Some family volunteer opportunities are available.
Living in the Age of Airplanes Opens at the Saint Louis Science Center
The airplane has changed our world, but do we really understand exactly how much? Living in the Age of Airplanes reminds us how profoundly this amazing invention has changed the way we do just about everything.
Annie Jr.
Leaping Lizards! STAGES St. Louis is proud to present its second annual production of Annie Jr. live on stage.
Watch as the irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's most loved musicals.
Performances are Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 6 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m.
More information: stagesstlouis.org
Rocket Launch Workshop
Kids will have a blast as they design and launch a rocket and study the effect of trajectory and pressure at this free workshop.
Part of the ST Art @ Your Library series. For ages 8-12.
Balloon Twisting Workshop for Kids
Kids can bring out their inner sculptor at this free balloon twisting workshop. They'll learn how to twist a basic balloon dog, a simple hat, a huge octopus and more. Presented by Circus Kaput. At the St. Louis County Library.
Part of the ST Art @ Your Library series. For ages 8-12.
The Balloon Twisting workshop takes place:
March 23 at 2 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch
Free, but registration is required.
