Special Events - University City Public Library

U. City Library Youth Programs
6701 Delmar 314-727-3150
ucitylibrary.org
Fall Storytime 1
Fall Storytime 2
September 6 - October 20
November 7 - December 8
Storytime is free to U. City residents and non-residents,
but parents and caregivers should have a U. City library
card. Advance registration is requested.
Family Time (2 - 5 year olds)
(Stories, songs, & activities: 40 minute program)
Wednesdays 10:00
November 9 - December 7
Family Time (2 - 5 year olds)
(Stories, songs, & activities: 40 minute program)
Wednesdays 10:00
September 7 - October 19
2’s (24 - 35 months)
(Stories, songs, & activities: 40 minute program)
Thursdays 9:30 November 10 - December 8
3 - 5 year olds
(Stories, songs, & activities: 50 minute program)
Thursdays 10:30 November 10 - December 8
“Hats to Shoes & Clothes Between”
2’s (24 - 35 months)
(Stories, songs, & activities: 40 minute program)
Thursdays 9:30 September 8 - October 20
3 - 5 year olds
(Stories, songs, & activities: 50 minute program)
Thursdays 10:30 September 8 - October 20
Evening Storytime
3 - 6 year olds
(Stories, songs, & activities: 45 minute program)
Tuesday nights 6:00 (new time) September 6 - October 18
“Get in the Groove, Let’s Move!”
Evening Storytime
3 - 6 year olds
(Stories, songs, & activities: 45 minute program)
Tuesday nights 6:00 (new time) November 8 - December 6
“Mother Goose & More”
November 7 - December 5
“Mother Goose & More”
September 12 - October 17
Onsies Tales (12 - 18 months)
(Rhymes & movement: 30 minute program)
Mondays 9:30
Onsies Tales (12 - 18 months)
(Rhymes & movement: 30 minute program)
Mondays 9:30
Toddler Tales (19 - 23 months)
(Rhymes & movement: 30 minute program)
Mondays 10:00
Toddler Tales (19 - 23 months)
(Rhymes & movement: 30 minute program)
Mondays 10:00
Special Events
Off to Preschool*
Stories, songs, & craft with Ms. W. Get new & returning
students ready for the first day of school.
Saturday, August 20
10:00
Ages 3 - 6
All Book Clubs Info…
Read to a Shelter Dog
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Many of the CHAMP assistance dogs are rescue dogs.
Meet Rosie and friends. Bring a book to read to our canine pals or choose one from our collection.
Thursday, September 1
Thursday, October 6
Thursday, November 3
4:30
4:30
4:30
Advanced registration is required. Cost is $4.00
Registration available in the library or online at
ucitylibrary.org
Show Me Reader Book Club
The Show Me Reader Book Club is for 2nd & 3rd graders.
We will meet the 2nd Wed. of each month from October 12
to March 8 (except January) from 7 - 8. This is an intro to
book clubs with picture books, activities, and refreshments. Two books will be read aloud at each meeting.
Treehouse Book Club
Fabulous Fall
Stories & Songs*
Robert Bernstein, from Robert’s Music Together, & Ms.
W., from our Youth Services staff, offer another special
family musical programs together.
Tuesday, October 25
6:00
Officer Appreciation
Storytime
We celebrate our U. City officers at this very special evening with stories and song. Help us create a giant Thank
You card for our local heroes.
Tuesday, November 29
6:00 Ages 3 - 8
The Treehouse Book Club is for 4th- 6th graders. We will
meet the 1st Wed. of each month from October 5 to
March 1 (except January) from 7 - 8. Enjoy meeting with
other readers to discuss, create, and munch.
The theme is “Amazing Animals”
October 5: Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
November 2: Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
December, February, & March titles to be announced.
in
Lil’s Treehouse
3rd week of each month
Thursday 4:30 (time change)
Aug. 18 Monster High: The Great Scarrier Reef
Sept. 15 Zootopia
Preschool Dance & Play*
Musical fun with dance, a craft, & stories.
Saturdays: September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
10:00
Ages 3 - 5
Oct. 20 The Peanuts Movie
Nov. 17 Kung Fu Panda 3
New Technology
for
Little Kids *
IPads! Launchpad!
The Youth Service department won a Racing to Read
Grant which enables us to purchase exciting technology
for you to use with your children at home and at the
library.
Watch for info in the next flyer and on our website.
*This project is supported by the institute of Museum and
Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services
and Technology Act administered by the Missouri State
Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State.
YA Events
Youth Leadership Program
Toastmasters International
An interactive 8-week course in the arts of communication
& leadership for 7th - 12th graders will be taught by Toastmasters International, a public speaking organization.
Refreshments will be served.
Wednesdays, Sept. 7 - Oct. 26
7- 8:30
Advance registration required;
$4 registration fee for manual
and materials.
Teen Spot
Gaming Nights
Summer Reading Program
Sponsors
Many Thanks to our Generous Sponsors!
Platinum - Big Shark Bicycle Company, Chipotle Mexican
Grill, Disney on Ice, Fitz’s Root Beer, Fortel’s Pizza Den,
Friends of UCPL, Jimmy John’s, Olivette Lanes, Magic
House, Mr. Wizard’s Frozen Custard and Yogurt, River City
Rascals, Sonic, St. Louis Cardinals, & Tutti Frutti Frozen
Yogurt.
Gold - Center for Mind Body Spirit, COCA, Commerce
Bank, Imo’s Pizza, Vernon’s BBQ, Vintage Vinyl, & Which
Wich?.
Silver - Cicero’s, City Sprouts, froYo, Go Music STL, Great
Harvest Bread Company, Left Bank Books, Papa John’s,
Ray’s Donuts, STL Cinemas, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Subterranean Books, Upper Limits, & The
Wizard’s Wagon.
Bring your favorite electronic games or try out our
XBox 360 & Wii games.
2nd & 4th Thursdays
7- 8:30
7th gr.+
August 11 & 25
September 8 & 22
October 13 & 27
November 10
December 8 & 22
Summer Reading Program
Stats
558 kids read for the program
13,228 hours were spent reading
107 teens volunteered