St Louis County Library

Alphabet Soup 

Learning the ABC's is one of the earliest steps in a child's journey toward reading and writing, so why not make the process fun? Join us for an alphabet extravaganza as we explore the letters through a variety of engaging sensory activities. Ages 3-6. Registration required.

Monday, March 4                                 6:00 p.m.                     Meramec Valley
Wednesday, March 6                         10:00 a.m.                   Mid-County
Friday, March 8                                    10:00 a.m.                   Daniel Boone
Friday, March 8                                    10:00 a.m.                   Samuel C. Sachs
Tuesday, March 12                             10:00 a.m.                   Cliff Cave
Tuesday, March 12                             10:30 a.m.                   Thornhill
Thursday, March 14                            10:00 & 11:30 a.m.     Eureka Hills
Thursday, March 14                            10:00 a.m.                   Prairie Commons
Tuesday, March 19                             10:00 a.m.                   Bridgeton Trails
Saturday, March 23                             11:00 a.m.                   Headquarters
Wednesday, March 27                       9:30 & 10:30 a.m.       Indian Trails
Thursday, April 4                                 10:30 a.m.                   Oak Bend
Wednesday, April 10                          10:00 a.m.                   Lewis and Clark
Wednesday, April 10                          10:00 a.m.                   Natural Bridge
Thursday, April 11                               10:00 a.m.                   Natural Bridge
Thursday, April 11                               10:00 a.m.                   Weber Road
Friday, April 12                                    10:00 a.m.                   Lewis and Clark
Friday, April 19                                    10:00 a.m.                   Grand Glaize
Friday, April 19                                    10:00 a.m.                   Jamestown Bluffs
Friday, April 26                                    10:00 a.m.                   Florissant Valley

An Exploration of Poetry 

Calling all lovers of words and songs! Join us for an exciting foray into the wonderful world of poetry. In four weekly sessions, we will learn about and practice several different kinds of poetry. Come for one or come for all. You only need to bring your imagination. Ages 9-13. Registration required.

Mondays at 6:30 p.m. (April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29)    Eureka Hills
Mondays at 7:00 p.m. (March 18, April 1, April 15, April 29) Florissant Valley
Mondays at 4:00 p.m. (April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22)      Headquarters

Blues Songwriting Workshop   

Learn about the blues and how to write and perform a blues song. Workshop presented by Freedom Arts and Education Center. Ages 10-15. Registration required.

Monday, March 4                                7:00 p.m.                     Florissant Valley
Wednesday, March 6                        7:00 p.m.                     Rock Road
Saturday, March 9                              2:00 p.m.                     Thornhill
Wednesday, March 13                      7:00 p.m.                     Tesson Ferry
Monday, April 8                                   6:30 p.m.                     Prairie Commons
Saturday, April 13                               2:00 p.m.                     Oak Bend

When Poetry Paints 

Discover the synergy between the visual arts and poetry. Working with one of St. Louis' leading poetry instructors and nationally published and recognized poets, Susan Grigsby, you'll discover new ways to express your creativity. Ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Wednesday, March 6                         6:30 p.m.                     Bridgeton Trails
Saturday, March 16                            2:00 p.m.                     Oak Bend
Saturday, April 13                               2:00 p.m.                     Mid-County
Monday, April 22                                 7:00 p.m.                     Florissant Valley

Monsters, Ogres and Alchemy 

What are the secrets of an excellent piece of fantasy writing? How do authors create these elaborate worlds of mystery? Author and performer Serena McCarthy will unlock this world as we look at excerpts of famous fantasy books such as "The Lord of the Rings" and The Discworld series. Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Thursday, March 28 &                        6:30 p.m.                     Daniel Boone
Thursday, April 25

Tuesday, March 5 &                           6:00 p.m.                     Grand Glaize
Wednesday, March 6

Saturday, April 13 &                           2:00 p.m.                     Headquarters
Saturday, April 20

Thursday, March 7 &                          7:00 p.m.                    Jamestown Bluffs
Thursday, March 14

Monday, March 25 &                           2:00 p.m.                    Tesson Ferry
Tuesday, March 26

Audio Broadcasting for Teens 

Interested in becoming a radio personality? Start by learning how to create an online digital recording called a podcast. In the morning, teens will choose the subject for their recording and prepare a script. In the afternoon, presenters from KDHX will teach software basics and how to create the recording. A pizza lunch will be served. Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Saturday, March 23                            10:00 a.m.                   Indian Trails
Saturday, April 13                               10:00 a.m.                   Grand Glaize
Saturday, April 20                               10:00 a.m.                   Cliff Cave