In the Library with Louie

Meet Louie, the St. Louis Blues mascot, who will pose for photos and sign autographs at this free library event.

Your kids will learn what it's like to be a mascot and what it takes to get ready for the season too!

For ages 5-11. Free. Groups, please contact the hosting branch and to inquire about space availability.

Louie will appear at the following St. Louis County Library branches:

July 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch

July 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Indian Trails Branch

July 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch

July 24 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch

July 25 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch

More information: slcl.org

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Locations: St. Louis County

Ages: Elementary Age, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool

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Sensory Story Time is geared to families with children ages 3-9 who are on the autism spectrum or who have multi-sensory needs. Children of all abilities are welcome.

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