The St. Louis County Library system is honoring moms
by hosting a variety of free programs for kids. The programs include storytelling, movies, crafts, cupcakes, pampering and more. All programs are free and open to the public.
It’s All about Mom
Wednesday, May 4, 4 p.m.
Kids can make a gift and a card for mom. Recommended for grades 2-5. Registration required.
Prairie Commons Branch, 915 Utz Ln., Hazelwood.
Mother’s Day Craft
Wednesday, May 4, 4 p.m.
Kids can create a homemade gift for mom for Mother’s Day. Recommended for ages 6-12. No registration required.
Weber Road Branch, 4444 Weber Road, St. Louis.
Mommy Stories and Craft
Thursday, May 5, 10 and 11:30 a.m.
Kids can listen to stories about all kinds of mothers and make a craft to take home for mom. Stories and activities are recommended for ages 3 – 6, but all are welcome.
Eureka Hills Branch, 103 Hilltop Village Center, Eureka.
Story Time: Mothers and Mommies
Thursday, May 5, 10 a.m.
There are all sorts of wonderful things children can learn through stories! This storytime includes learning fingerplays and having fun. Recommended for ages 2-5. Meramec Valley Branch, 625 New Smizer Mill Rd., Fenton.
Super Saturday: Mother’s Day Celebration
Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with at the library, where kids can make fun gifts and watch The Incredibles. (Rated PG). Snacks are provided. This program is open to kids in grades kindergarten through 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rock Road Branch, 10267 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. Ann.
Mother’s Day Cupcake Party
Saturday, May 7, 10 - 11 a.m.
Bring your kids and make something special this Mother’s Day weekend. Watch as cake decorator Jeannie Gearin demonstrates several different decorating techniques. Then design and decorate your own cupcakes. Recommended for moms and children ages 6-11. One adult per child. Auditorium. Registration required.
Tesson Ferry Branch, 9920 Lin-Ferry Dr., St. Louis.
Mother/Daughter Spa
Wednesday, May 11, 6 p.m.
Daughters and their mothers, or other special adults, are invited to an evening of being pampered. Make bath products, enjoy refreshments, and give each other manicures. Ages 7-11. Registration required.
Oak Bend Branch, 842 S. Holmes Ave., St. Louis.
All About Mothers: Evening Story Time
Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.
Read stories about mothers and Mother’s Day and make a craft that mom will cherish for years to come. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Grand Glaize Branch, 1010 Meramec Station Rd., Manchester.
For more information about any of these events, call 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.
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.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
Families and kids of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, many of your favorite Zoo exhibits and lots more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo!
Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun, spellbinding decorations and great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, Conservation Carousel, and more.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1and up can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.