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Sing, dance, stretch and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. Music and instruments are heavily featured in this program.
Enjoy Storytime along with sensory activities in the great outdoors! Blankets and snacks provided or feel free to bring your own! This storytime takes place in the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape. Storytimes may be cancelled due to weather. Check slpl.org for updates. Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for ages 0-18 months. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Includes singing and clapping.
St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure which occupies a full city block is a historic treasure. Individuals interested in participating in this tour should meet at the Great Hall desk. For more information, visit https://www.slpl.org/central-library-tours/
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Stories, songs, and more! This Storytime is held through Google Meet. Register to receive a link. Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.
Cut, paste, color or paint a seasonal creation. Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells, sticky glue and other physical sensations associated with crafts.
Test your skills at video games, or enjoy crafts, art projects and more. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Flashing lights and loud noises.
Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises.
Start your week with a thrilling new blockbuster hit on the second Monday of every month. Grab your popcorn, take a seat, and enjoy. September: Goat November: Hoppers December: Bad Guys 2 All movies are rated PG. Ideal for ages 10-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for closed proximity/shared space. Loud and sudden noises. Potential flashing lights. Mild gore and horror. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
The Library is offering free emergency diaper distribution. We offer diapers in sizes Newborn-6 and training pants in sizes 2T-4T. You may only request diapers once per month, for children in your immediate household. While supplies last. This program is intended for those at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.
Tuesdays belong to teens! Each month, we’ll rotate between different boredom-busting activities: 1st Tuesday - Watch Movies and TV Shows 2nd Tuesday - Musical Instrument Jam 3rd Tuesday - Art Club Open Studio 4th Tuesday - Board Games and Chess 5th Tuesday - Button Maker and Fiber Arts We’ll also offer video games and coloring each and every week! Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Possibility of flashing lights and loud noises from video games / movies / musical instruments. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Show off your gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch. Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.
Make paper airplanes and test them out. How far will your paper airplane fly? Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated with arts & crafts programming.
Show off your gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox X. Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.
Decorate a bookmark to mark your place or give as a gift. Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for strong smells and For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288
Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for ages 0 - 18 months. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Includes singing and clapping.
Michèle Barbier served as personal secretary to St. Louis-born icon Josephine Baker during the final years of Baker’s life. A French author and cabaret artist, Barbier will share personal recollections, photographs and songs, offering a rare firsthand perspective on Baker’s extraordinary life and legacy. The program will also feature a virtual conversation with members of Josephine Baker’s global family. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Michèle Barbier
Sing, dance, stretch, and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Music and instruments are heavily featured in this program.
Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
The St. Louis Department of Health will be at Buder Library tabling every Thursday from 1:30–3:30 PM to share resources related to family, community, and school health. For additional information, please contact the St. Louis Department of Health at 314-612-5100 or ingramr@stlouis-mo.gov
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Come scavenge through abandoned magazines and various other media to create something new. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for strong smells, loud noises, and proximity to peers. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Show off your gaming skills on the Switch 2, Xbox X, or Playstation 5. Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Flashing lights, loud noises, minor gore. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.
Crafting the perfect setting can be tough, but working together opens portals to realities we never dreamed possible. Invent fantastical geographies, extraordinary histories, and unspeakable calamities as we collaboratively discover that half the fun is in building the world itself. Ideal for ages 8-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Are you looking for an adventuring party to join, a new opponent to challenge, or a place to sharpen your hobby skills? Whether you’re a seasoned Dungeon Master or have never picked up a 20-sided die, the Central Library invites you to Looking for Group! Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, we transform our space into a tabletop haven. Connect: Meet local players interested in CCGs, RPGs, and miniatures. Play: We have ample table space for staples like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Dungeons & Dragons. Explore: Don’t have a game of your own? Choose from our extensive in-house library of modern and classic board games. Create: Visit our Army Painter Painting Station! Whether you’re finishing a massive dragon or your very first space marine, we provide the space and supplies to help you get your miniatures table-ready. Learn: Newcomers are always welcome—our community is happy to teach you a new game or help you pick up a paintbrush for the first time. When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Where: Central Library(History and Languages Room) Cost: Free and open to the public. All experience and interest levels are welcome! Looking for Group (LFG) – Frequentl
Want to raise a reader? This workshop will provide you with a better understanding of how children transition into independent reading. You will learn about how brains develop and what’s happening at school, then practice hands-on phonics strategies with your child that you can do at home. This program is free, but registration is required. For children ages 4-8 and their caregivers. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Gather ‘round the cozy library campout to enjoy spooky stories and campfire-themed crafts. Ideal for ages 8 - 12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Blinking lights from the use of flashlights.
Stories, songs and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.
Can you navigate the obstacles and beat the clock? It’s derby day at the track. Gallop, canter, and leap your way to a blue ribbon! Ideal for ages 5-10. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Drop by and make a birdfeeder! Use pinecones, vegetable shortening, and birdseed to create a tasty treat for the feathered friends who visit your neighborhood. Ideal for ages 6-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated with arts & crafts programming. Accessibility Note: This building is not wheelchair accessible and lacks an elevator. There are 13 steps to enter the building and 20 stairs to access the restrooms. Accessible parking is unavailable at this location.
Learn how to make your own felt board and felt stories. While caregivers craft, kiddos will enjoy an engaging storytime featuring felt stories in action. Each adult will create one felt board, a simple felt story, and a more advanced felt story to take home. Registration is encouraged. We have enough supplies for 15 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Ideal for caregivers and kiddos ages 2-5. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure which occupies a full city block is a historic treasure. For more information, see https://www.slpl.org/central-library-tours/
We are offering free reading tutoring for ages 7-10! Participants will work in small groups to improve decoding and phonics skills. Parents or guardians must remain on site during tutoring. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration can be done in person at either Carpenter or Julia Davis Libraries.
Preparing for college and have questions about the FAFSA and financial aid options? Drop in to complete or correct your 2027-2028 FAFSA and learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities. One-on-one support is provided by The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis. Please bring the following information to reference when completing the FAFSA: ● Student SSN ● Parent(s) SSN(s) or Parent(s) ITIN(s) If applicable, please also bring: ● Student Federal 2025 Taxes ● Parent(s) Federal 2025 Taxes Additional information may be required. For questions on what to bring, please contact The Scholarship Foundation at info@sfstl.org or (314) 725-7990. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Join in for afternoon tabletop games like Wingspan, Cascadia, Rebirth, and 7 Wonders Architects. This meetup will be held at Buder on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of each month from 1-4:45 p.m., in partnership with The St. Louis Board Game Meetup Group. If you'd like, bring your games, or bring along a friend. New players welcome!
Paint, color, draw, craft! Bring your family and come enjoy numerous art projects. Ideal for families. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated with arts & crafts programming.
Want to raise a reader? This workshop will provide you with a better understanding of how children transition into independent reading. You will learn about how brains develop and what’s happening at school, then practice hands-on phonics strategies with your child that you can do at home. This program is free, but registration is required. For children ages 4-8 and their caregivers. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
The Gateway Festival Chamber Ensemble and guests will play music that celebrates the influence of Native American music on the classical repertoire and explores the relationship between the two genres.
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Sing, dance, stretch and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. Music and instruments are heavily featured in this program.
Enjoy Storytime along with sensory activities in the great outdoors! Blankets and snacks provided or feel free to bring your own! This storytime takes place in the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape. Storytimes may be cancelled due to weather. Check slpl.org for updates. Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for ages 0-18 months. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Includes singing and clapping.
St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure which occupies a full city block is a historic treasure. Individuals interested in participating in this tour should meet at the Great Hall desk. For more information, visit https://www.slpl.org/central-library-tours/
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Stories, songs, and more! This Storytime is held through Google Meet. Register to receive a link. Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.
Cut, paste, color or paint a seasonal creation. Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells, sticky glue and other physical sensations associated with crafts.
Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises.
Drop by for a movie night and enjoy some ramen from our ramen bar! Guests will choose between Sonic the Hedgehog or Big Hero 6 for the movie. Ideal for ages 12-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.
Stories, songs, and SNORE! Wear your favorite pajamas and bring along a stuffed friend for a Storytime all about hibernation! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. Accessibility Note: This building is not wheelchair accessible and lacks an elevator. There are 13 steps to enter the building and 20 stairs to access the restrooms. Accessible parking is unavailable at this location.
St. Louis is the Gateway Arch's city, and its Forest Park holds a zoo, a science centre and an art museum that are all free. The City Museum, built from salvaged architecture inside an old shoe factory, and the Magic House children's museum are the family landmarks, and Ted Drewes' frozen custard is a rite. St. Louis Public Library's central branch reopened in 2012.
Holiday events for kids in St. Louis, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
106 children’s events are on in St. Louis in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of St. Louis Public Library (13 branches, 1,026 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
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Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in St. Louis’s own time zone.
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