In a new twist on creating art, kids ages 9-13 can record their voice and paint a masterpiece using the sound waves they produce. This free art program will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
Tuesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Glaize Branch
Monday, August 19 at 4 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch
Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch
Monday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch and the Florissant Valley Branch
Thursday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
Saturday, September 14 at 1 p.m. at the Prairie Commons Branch
Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch
Saturday, September 21 at 2 p.m. at the Mid-County Branch
Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch
Registration is required. More information and to register: slcl.org
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.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
Attend the Winter Open House at the Waldorf School of St. Louis for a detailed look into what it is like to be a student at the school. Participate in an Early Childhood circle time, and attend a social studies class led by the Grades' teachers and more! This is your chance to meet WSSL teachers and learn more about their training, methodologies, and commitment to supporting each student’s unique educational journey.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.