Library Activities - Week of Sept. 3
3455 McKelvey Road, 314-291-7570
ANIME MATINEE: "Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: The Conqueror of Shamballa," for children ages 12 to 18, will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday. Registration is required.Indian Trails
8400 Delport Drive, 314-428-5424
BOOK JOURNEYS: Join the Indian Trails Book Discussion Group from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday for a discussion of "Evening Class" by Maeve Binchy. New members are welcome.
STITCH-IN: Craft enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can come to work on their personal projects from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday.
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS - IVORY COAST: Tiffany Scott and the African American Ensemble will use music and dance to take participants on a journey through the history and traditions of the people of the Ivory Coast from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Registration is requested.
MATINEE MOVIE: A screening of the 1993 Harrison Ford film "The Fugitive," rated PG-13, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE SERIES: "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" (1993) will be shown at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The movie is rated PG.
CHESS CLUB: Come to play chess or learn chess from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Open to all ages.
LAP TIME: Children ages 2 and 3 can about the ABCs and 123s from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays.
STORY TIME - LET'S GO TO THE LIBRARY: Children ages 4 and 5 can read stories and learn about the fun to be had at the library from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays.
Prairie Commons Branch
915 Utz Lane, 314-895-1023
DON'T WEAR YOUR UNDERWEAR ON YOUR HEAD!: Join Otto and other colorful characters at 10 a.m. Tuesday as they embark on fun adventures and learn lessons like self-acceptance. Recommended for children ages 3 to 7. Registration is required.
STORY TIME: Children ages 3 to 5 can come for story time at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Wednesdays.
Rock Road Branch
10267 St. Charles Rock Road, 314-429-5116
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS - IVORY COAST: Tiffany Scott and the African American Ensemble will use music and dance to take participants on a journey through the history and traditions of the people of the Ivory Coast at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Registration is requested.
LAP TIME - ARE YOU QUITE POLITE?: Children 9 to 24 months old can learn the "magic words" through songs and stories at 10 a.m. Friday.
STORIES TONIGHT - WACKY OLYMPICS: Participants of all ages are invited to an evening of Olympic trivia and off-the-wall athletic competitions at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Registration is requested. The library hosts an evening program for all ages on the second Tuesday of each month.
Jamestown Bluffs Branch
4153 N. Highway 67, 314-741-6800
TRAIL BLAZERS AFTER DARK: The group will discuss Shirley Tallman's "Cliff House Strangler" at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Recommended for adults.
TRAIL BLAZERS BOOK CLUB: The group will discuss "Family Tree" by Diane Setterfield at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday. Recommended for adults.
EVENING STORY TIME: Listen to stories about fall and make a craft at 7 p.m. Thursday. For children ages 3 to 7. Register at the desk.
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS - IVORY COAST: Tiffany Scott and the African American Ensemble will use music and dance to take participants on a journey through the history and traditions of the people of the Ivory Coast at 2 p.m. Saturday. Registration is requested. For all ages. Register at the desk.
Florissant Valley Branch
195 New Florissant Road, 314-921-7200
EVENING STORY TIME: Children ages 3 to 5 may wear their pajamas to story time at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
STORY TIME: Celebrate September birthdays during story time at 10 a.m. Thursday. For children ages 3 to 5.
GRAPHIC NOVEL WORKSHOP: Patrons of all ages who are interested in drawing comics and graphic novels are invited to hear cartoonist Phil Yeh, author of "Dinosaurs Across America," discuss the creative process at 7 p.m. Friday. Each attendee will receive a free copy of Yeh's "Dinosaurs Across Route 66" comic book. Registration is required.
CAPTURE THE MOMENT: Learn different ways to make picture frames at 4 p.m. Monday. For children ages 8 to 12.
LAP TIME: Children 9 to 24 months old will listen to stories and sing songs about rhyming at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
