St. Louis County Library's Little Readers Festival

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Celebrate reading at the Little Readers Festival. This free event features a variety of activities and performances, and kids ages 5 and under will receive free books and shaved ice. Activities will be provided by the Bubble Bus, Miss Libby's Music Party, Llama Llama Story Time, and more.

Guests will also get to meet Fredbird and the St. Louis Blues mascot Louie from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.!

The Little Readers Festival is free.

Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library Florissant Valley Branch.

More information and performance schedules: slcl.org

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Locations: St. Louis County

Ages: Babies and Toddlers, Elementary Age, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool

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