Habitat Engineering Presented by the Saint Louis Zoo

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

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Kids will discover creative ways to build animal habitats and the specific needs of individual animals. They'll also meet live animals as they build miniature habitats. For ages 4-8. Presented by the Saint Louis Zoo. Free.

Habitat Engineering will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library. Registration is required.

Saturday, August 3 at 2 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch

Tuesday, August 6 at 2 p.m at the Lewis & Clark Branch

Friday, August 16 at 10 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch

Wednesday, August 28 at 4:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch

Wednesday, September 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch

More information: slcl.org

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Locations: St. Louis County

Ages: Elementary Age, Preschool

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Things to Do

Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

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Books and Butterflies

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Friday, November 22, 2019

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Experience this storytelling adventure at The Butterfly House. Your little ones will enjoy fun storytime readings with some very special guests. Books and Butterflies is included with Butterfly House admission.

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Parent's Night Out at Code NInjas

Friday, November 22, 2019

You can have a night out while your kids are having a blast at Code Ninjas. Kids ages 7-14 will play games, assemble puzzles, build robotics and more. Plus, there will be pizza!

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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