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Tie-Dye Adventures

10:00am - 11:00am
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Have an adventure in tie-dyeing at the East Hills Library. We will have tote bags to tie-dye while supplies last. If you'd rather do a shirt, you may bring one 100% cotton t-shirt to dye. 

Summer Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Children ages birth to 8 and their grown-ups are invited to come and join the fun! We will enjoy some stories and a craft at the Downtown Library.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

4H STEAM Fun: Rocket Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Zoom into outer space!  Come create a rocket then test its design. Let the countdown begin! Full STEAM ahead to the Library for Summer fun! This program is provided in part by MU Extension.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

A+ Readers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our new program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

Summer Camp Crafts

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Get ready to re-live the summer camp craft experience with your child! Only this time without the bug bites. Come prepared to get a little bit messy and make some beautiful creations that you can use again and again!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Summer Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stories and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Make a splash!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Are you ready for some summer fun? Come to the Downtown Library and make a pool noodle boat that is bound to be a big splash!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Tricky Tuesday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Astronaut adventures

10:00am - 11:00am
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Explore space related activities in this Astronaut Adventure program. 

We'll visit different 'space' stations including an astronaut training obstacle course, crafts, games and snacks.

Touch-A-Truck

10:00am - 12:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Get up close and personal with cool trucks, big vehicles, and meet some of our community helpers at our Touch-A-Truck event! We'll be set up across from the East Hills Library. 

Don't forget your sunscreen!

For all ages.

A+ Readers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our new program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Program Description:

Join us for Lego Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

STEAM Saturday: Ice Cream Taste Test

1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Hills Library
Registration
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Program Description:

Get ready for National Ice Cream Day with an Ice Cream Taste Test. We'll make our own vanilla ice cream, then taste test several flavors as well, including astronaut ice cream. Which will be best?

Registration required. For grades K-8.

Summer Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stories and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Tricky Tuesday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Animal adventures with Ms. Sarah

10:00am - 11:00am
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Program Description:

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive program learning about animals you may see in Missouri. There will not be live animals, but there will be pelts to touch, skulls and antlers, and animal tracks impressions.

4H STEAM Fun: It's Sew Cool!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Come create something unique while learning basic sewing skills. We'll give new meaning to 'leaving you in stitches!' Full STEAM ahead to the Library for Summer fun! This program is provided in part by MU Extension.

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

A+ Readers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our new program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

Summer Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stories and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Bird Feeder

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Program Description:

Do you like to watch birds in your yard? Come to the Downtown Library and make an egg carton bird feeder. Soon you will have lots of feathered friends visiting your yard for a snack!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Tricky Tuesday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

This week we will play BINGO for kids! Bring your game face, and get ready for fun, and winning cool prizes! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Unconventional Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Join us at the Downtown Library to design some wacky creations that you might not see in the average art class.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

10:30am - 12:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy
Program Description:

The Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs, in partnership with the East Hills Library, are offering children a way to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment.

Tricky Tuesday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.