literacy

For Kids, Books Are Still Magical

At a time when a child’s day is filled with iPods, the Wii and Netflix, there’s still a moment in the evening, when a parent and child snuggle in bed and crack open a book, that technology goes out the window and one’s imagination runs wild.

To celebrate a child’s love of reading, St. Louis County Library will host six children and young adult authors in recognition of Children’s Book Week, May 13-19. Popular writers such as Ridley Pearson, Heather Brewer and Eoin Colfer, will personally lead parents and kids alike through their popular adventures and inspiring stories.

For young book lovers, award-winning local author Jennifer Ward will read to kids from her latest book, What Will Hatch? on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library.

For this mom of one and a former teacher, What Will Hatch?, her 17th published book, is the culmination of years of hard work and a dream of a lifetime.

Friends of the St. Charles County Library Book Fair

Event Date: 
Sun, 08/05/2012
Shop for your favorite titles at the 25th Annual Book Fair of the St. Charles County Library at the St. Charles Convention Center.

Shop for your favorite titles at the 25th Annual Book Fair of the St. Charles County Library at the St. Charles Convention Center.  Admission on the first day (Aug. 3) is $10 (Library friends and children under 12 are fre), and there is free admission on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5.

Sale hours on Aug. 3 are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More than 250,000 hardbacks, paperbacks, sets, records and magazines will be for sale. All books are sorted into popular categories for make it as easy as possible for buyers to find the items they want.

Friends of the St. Charles County Library Book Fair

Event Date: 
Sat, 08/04/2012
Shop for your favorite titles at the 25th Annual Book Fair of the St. Charles County Library at the St. Charles Convention Center.

Shop for your favorite titles at the 25th Annual Book Fair of the St. Charles County Library at the St. Charles Convention Center.  Admission on the first day (Aug. 3) is $10 (Library friends and children under 12 are free), and there is free admission on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5.

Sale hours on Aug. 4 are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

More than 250,000 hardbacks, paperbacks, sets, records and magazines will be for sale. All books are sorted into popular categories for make it as easy as possible for buyers to find the items they want.

Friends of the St. Charles County Library Book Fair

Event Date: 
Fri, 08/03/2012
Shop for your favorite titles at the 25th Annual Book Fair of the St. Charles County Library at the St. Charles Convention Center.

Shop for your favorite titles at the 25th Annual Book Fair of the St. Charles County Library at the St. Charles Convention Center.  Admission on the first day (Aug. 3) is $10 (Library friends and children under 12 are fre), and there is free admission on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5.

Sale hours on Aug. 3 are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

More than 250,000 hardbacks, paperbacks, sets, records and magazines will be for sale. All books are sorted into popular categories for make it as easy as possible for buyers to find the items they want.

Start the School Year with a Bash

Ask any kid and most any parent, and they'll tell you that summer has flown by. So while you're busy trying to pack in a few more events that were on your summer bucket list, mark your calendars for these upcoming fun workshops that will help kids ease into the school year and give them some important new skills too.

Read From the Start: Books Come Alive at Fontbonne University

Event Date: 
Tue, 06/19/2012
All parents and early childhood educators are welcome to attend this interactive workshop. Learn to make books come alive for your own children or students.

Fontbonne University is hosting Annette Harrison, storyteller and Read from the Start facilitator, for “READ from the START: Books come Alive!” on Tuesday, June 19. All parents and early childhood educators are welcome to attend this interactive workshop. Learn to make books come alive for your own children or students.

New Parent Meet Up at the St. Louis County Library

Event Date: 
Tue, 05/15/2012
Staff will help parents register for a library card and provide information on a variety of early literacy resources offered at SLCL, including lap time programs, Baby Summer Reading Club, as well as the library’s online tools.

St. Louis County Library is offering a free program for new parents on Tuesday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Attendees are encouraged to bring their newborns (ages 0-3 months) for an introduction to library services.

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Today's Featured Camp

Fazio’s Rock Academy

Fazio’s Rock Academy is the summer destination for the aspiring rock star in your life! Campers attend one-week or two-week sessions (8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. daily) where they form a real band, choose a band name, write their own music, pose for a photo shoot and conclude with a live concert with special guest appearances by professional rock artists! Fazio's Rock Academy is for Guitarists, Vocalists, Bassists and Keyboardists between the ages of 9-17 years.

Two sessions are offered: July 15-19; and July 22-26. Each session is $399, which includes print music and a t-shirt. Ask about a discounted rate for two-week enrollment.

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