St. Louis County Library's Little Readers Festival

Saturday, September 27, 2025
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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 Ready Readers, Missouri History Museum, Cardinals Care, Nine PBS, Florissant Valley Fire Protection, Parents as Teachers, St. Louis Science Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, The Magic House and many others.

Guests will also enjoy performances and storytimes: 

  • Ms. Libby's Music Party at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
  • Pigeon Story Time at 10:45 and 11:45 a.m.
  • Meet Fredbird and the St. Louis Blues mascot Louie from 12:30 to 1 p.m.!

The Little Readers Festival is free.

Saturday, Sept. 27 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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