Celebrating Children's Book Week

Children's Book Week 2016 runs from May 2-8 and SLCL will be celebrating with some great events!








Meet Dave Barry at Headquarters on Thursday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.

Meet Clifford

Join us for a story, activities, and a visit from everyone's favorite big red dog. Don't forget your camera!

Headquarters Monday, May 2, 6:00 p.m.

Grant’s View Wednesday, May 4, 10:00 a.m.

Grand Glaize Friday, May 6, 10:00 a.m.

Rock Road Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.

Bridgeton Trails

We're celebrating all week long! We'll highlight a different title each day and have take-home activities to match.

Daniel Boone

Wednesday, May 4, 3:30 p.m.

All Things Pete The Cat

Stop by the kid's area for some fun Pete the Cat activities.

Eureka Hills

Monday, May 2, 10:00 a.m.

Elephant and Piggie Party

We will read some of our favorite Mo Willems books and have some crafts and activities.  

Ages 3-8. Registration required.

Wednesday, May 4, 4:00 p.m.

Literary T-Shirts

Design a t-shirt inspired by your favorite book.  

Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Florissant Valley

Wednesday, May 4, 10:00 a.m.

Storytelling Festival

Join us as a dynamic storyteller brings traditional and contemporary stories to life.

All Ages.

Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 p.m.

Pig Party

Celebrate all things pig with stories, games and activities. Inspired by Piggie and Elephant books by Mo Willems.

Ages 3-12. Registration requested.  

Grant’s View

Thursday, May 5, 10:00 a.m.

Storytelling Festival

Join us as a dynamic storyteller brings traditional and contemporary stories to life.

All ages.

Headquarters

Thursday, May 5, 1:00 p.m.

Skippyjon Jones Fiesta

Enjoy a Skippyjon story time and participate in fabulous fiesta activities and crafts.

Ages 3-6. Registration required.

Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.

Storytelling Festival

Join us as a dynamic storyteller brings traditional and contemporary stories to life.

All ages.

Jamestown Bluffs

Tuesday, May 3, 6:00 p.m.

Pete The Cat Story Time

We will read Pete The Cat books and do crafts and other fun activities in the children's area.

Ages 2-8. Registration required.

Saturday, May 7, 2:00 p.m.

Mother & Daughter Pinkalicious Party

Come dressed in pink as we enjoy reading Pinkalicious books. There will be crafts, games and activities. Light refreshments will be served.

All ages. Registration required.

Meramec Valley

Thursday, May 5, 10:00 a.m.

Mom and Me

Come celebrate mom with special stories, activities and a craft.

Ages 3-7

Registration required.

Mid-County
Saturday, May 7, 2:00 p.m.

Recycled Book Craft

Make a collage from recycled books.

Ages 4-11.

Thornhill

Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.

Pete the Cat Story Time

Join us for Pete the Cat stories and groovy songs to dance to. Finish up with a craft to take home.

Ages 4-8. Registration required.