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Cuentos En El Museo - Storytelling at the Museum in Spanish

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024

Hear stories in Spanish read by native Spanish-speaking storytellers at the Missouri History Museum's Cuentos En El Museo - Storytelling in the Museum in Spanish. In these free storytelling sessions, the museum's youngest visitors explore traditional and contemporary storybooks and do hands-on crafts.

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Storytelling at the Museum in Spanish

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Citygarden's 10th Birthday Celebration with the Bubble Bus

Celebrate Citygarden's 10th birthday at a free celebration. Kids will have a blast with the Bubble Bus, and DJ Nune will be on hand to provide fun tunes. Don't forget to dress the kids to enjoy Citygarden's many water features including the splash pad.

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Family Workshop: Earth Day Art Making with Perennial

Celebrate Earth Day at the Saint Louis Art Museum by creating your own work of art out of recyclable materials at this free family workshop.

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Storytelling in the Museum: Ready for Bed

Preschoolers are invited to wear their pajamas and hear stories about bedtime.

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Storytelling in the Museum: Thanks for Thanksgiving

Preschoolers are invited hear stories about things we are thankful for.

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Storytelling in the Museum: Please and Thank You

Preschoolers will hear stories about these magic words.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and mealtime. Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Trike Town at The Magic House

Adventures abound at Trike Town, the outdoor, child-size city at The Magic House. Kids can pick out their favorite little red tricycle and explore the entire town while learning about bicycle safety and the importance of wearing a helmet.

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Chess Club at the St. Louis County Library

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Enjoy an evening of chess for all ages. Chess boards and pieces are provided, just bring yourself and a desire to learn and explore your chess skills.

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Chess Club at the St. Louis County Library

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Enjoy an evening of chess for all ages. Chess boards and pieces are provided, just bring yourself and a desire to learn and explore your chess skills.

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Music & Movement

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 2-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

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Are Elmo and Daniel Tiger favorites in your house? Do you start every day with the Wild Kratts and Work it Our Wombats? Then we’ve got a party for you! Nine PBS will celebrate 70 years of serving St. Louis with a FREE family block party on September 22 at their home in Grand Center. Enjoy food, music, face painting, crafts, stories, and more. Get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, Alma from Alma’s Way, and even Sesame Street’s “Maria,” PBS icon Sonia Manzano! Learn more and get your free tickets HERE.

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