Teens have the opportunity to discuss reading and writing with the
author of 20 nationally best-selling mystery novels at this free event at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters.
Author Sara Paretsky will discuss her career and offer insider tips to aspiring teen writers. The discussion is free and open to all. Teens are welcome to stay and have reserved seats for Paretsky's 7 p.m. discussion of her new novel "Brush Back."
The discussion with teens is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the St. Louis County Library Foundation and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.
More information: slcl.org
RSVP to foundation@slcl.org
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting its annual Spring Fling for families on April 18. The fun includes an up-close look at the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch horses, wagon rides through the 165-acre state-of-the-art horse farm and animal rehabilitation facility, and lots more.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.