St. Louis County Library activities for kids

Craft Alliance welcomes all St. Louis area families for Emerson Family Studios, a free Saturday morning craft workshop for kids ages 5 and up with their parents and caregivers. Led by professional artists, families create together in the Craft Alliance studios, exploring clay, fiber, textiles, and more!

Noted storyteller Sherry Norfolk immerses your family in fun, engaging storytelling techniques to make your stories come alive. This free program is for ages 2-8 and their families. Registration is required. 

Support your early reader's developing skills through a read-aloud session of one of their favorite books followed by a STEAM activity, like bubble experiments or making clay pots from homemade clay. 

The Saint Louis Chess Club is offering free group chess instruction to kids and teens through the St. Louis County Library.

Tune in to the St. Louis County Library's Virtual Little Readers Festival on September 25 for interactive music and movement presentations, storytimes, and a musical, sing-along puppet show. 

Explore the cosmos with fun activities and experiences at Family Fun Night: Explore Outer Space at the St. Louis County Library. Members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society will join in for some out-of-this-world fun. Free for all ages. 

Children will learn about the poles and power of magnets in this hands-on workshop from Mad Science of St. Louis that even provides children with the opportunity to make their own magnet to take home.