As summer draws to a close, the minds of kids and parents turn to the upcoming school year. St. Louis County Library will present eight free programs with a back-to-school theme. The programs will help kids have fun making the transition from a summer of carefree fun to the upcoming months of study and discipline.

WEST COUNTY:

Back to School Blast Thursday, August 23, 7:00 p.m.

Daniel Boone Branch, 300 Clarkson Rd., Ellisville, MO 63011

Come celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the new school year with fun back-to-school crafts and games. Ages 7-11. Registration required.

NORTH COUNTY:

Back to School Bash for Kids, August 23, 3:00 p.m.

Natural Bridge Branch, 7606 Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121

Who says going back to school can't be a blast? Kick-off the new school year with notebook decorating, snacks, goodie bags, and a movie. Grades K-5. Registration required.

Back to School Bash for Teens, August 24, 3:00 p.m.

Natural Bridge Branch, 7606 Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121

Got the back-to-school blues? We'll cheer you up! Our back-to-school bash will feature snacks, games, and other fun-filled activities. A goodie bag of school supplies will also be provided. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Tips from a Dietitian: Packing Lunch
Saturday, August 25, 1:00 p.m.

Bridgeton Trails Branch, 3455 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton, MO 63044

A certified dietician will teach you how to pack a simple, nutritious and fun meal for your child’s lunch.


Back to School Locker Crafts

Monday, September 17, 6:30 p.m.

Lewis and Clark Branch, 9909 Lewis-Clark Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63136

Are you ready for school? Come and join us for some awesome ideas and things to make and take with you to keep your locker organized. Ages 10-17. Registration required.


SOUTH COUNTY:

Back to School Already??

Saturday, August 4, 10:00 a.m.                

Tesson Ferry Branch, 9920 Lin-Ferry Dr., St. Louis, MO 63123

Come and bring a friend for some back to school crafts.  Personalize a pocket folder for school using fun craft supplies, and bring a school book or one of your own to cover and decorate. Ages 5-12. Auditorium. Registration required. Limit 30.

Back to School Games

Wednesday, August 22, 3:00 p.m.

Weber Road Branch, 4444 Weber Road, St. Louis, MO 63123

Unwind after the first week back to school by playing video games at the library. Ages 12-18. No registration required.

Back to School

Friday, September 14, 6:00 p.m.

Meramec Valley Branch, 625 New Smizer Mill Rd., Fenton, MO 63026

Learn to make a fun after-school snack, do crafts and other activities and hear a story. For ages 5-10. Registration required. 

For more information or to register for any of the programs, call 314 994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org/events.

Program sites are accessible. Upon two weeks’ notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314-994-3300, or visit www.slcl.org.