St. Charles County Library

Santa Visits the Library

Kids can enjoy stories and songs during a visit with Santa! Parents should bring their cameras for photos with jolly ole' Saint Nick.

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Tale Waggers: Read to a Dog

Kids can increase their confidence and reading skills while reading to an adorable, attentive dog in this program sponsored by Love on a Leash.

Bring your own book or choose one at the library and read for 10 minutes to one of the dogs from Love on a Leash. Reading to dogs is a positive and non-threatening way to build confidence in reading. For ages 5-12.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the McClay Branch of the St. Charles County Library. Free.

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Here’s How St. Louis Families Can Celebrate

The inimitable Dr. Seuss may have passed away in 1991, but he remains one of the most important and influential figures in children’s literature.

For Kids, Books Are Still Magical

At a time when a child’s day is filled with iPods, the Wii and Netflix, there’s still a moment in the evening, when a parent and child snuggle in bed and crack open a book, that technology goes out the window and one’s imagination runs wild.

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Things to Do

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, December 13, 2019

Monday, December 16, 2019

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym.

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Breakfast with Santa at Dinnertime

Friday, December 13, 2019

For those of you who just aren't morning people, Eckerts is offering Breakfast with Santa at Dinnertime. It's exactly like Breakfast with Santa, but at dinnertime. Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, and Santa will have a special gift for each child.

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Holiday Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours (that are stroller-friendly).

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Photos with Santa at the Kirkwood Train Station

Friday, December 13, 2019

Bring your kids and your camera to take photos with Santa at the historic and festive Kirkwood Train Station in downtown Kirkwood. On Dec. 12 there will be a special visit from live reindeer too! Free. Early arrival is recommended.

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Parents Night Out at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, December 13, 2019

Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!

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