July Children's Programs at SCCC Libraries Offer Stories, Crafts and Fun

Check out the wide variety of children's programming available at the St. Charles City-County Library District's branch libraries in July.

In July, certain libraries will be featuring: 

• Zoofari Earth with naturalists with live birds, mammals and reptiles 
• Around the World in 80 Books, with comedy, magic, puppets and music 
• World Music A-Z, a concert by Rick Kelley 
• Tale Waggers with Love on a Leash giving kids the chance to read to dogs 
• The Fischer Sundae Puppets 
• Dome Theater, a museum-quality show about astronomy, history and science 

Keep in mind that many of these programs have limits on the numbers of participants. Register early! Check with the individual libraries for more information.

North County Branch, Portage Des Sioux

• Mexican Fiesta Story/Craft, 6-6:45 p.m., Thursday, July 14. Ages two and up, no registration necessary.
• Family Movie Night - Tron Legacy, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Juy 21. All ages, no registration needed.

• World of Music A-Z, 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, ages 3 and up.
• Puppets Around the World - Marionettes, 7 -8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 7, ages 6 to 12, register starting Jun 30.
• Time for Twos, 10-10:30 a.m., Monday, July 11, two-year-olds and caregiver, register starting July 1.
• Explore the World with Folk Tales, 2-3 p.m., Monday, July 11, age 6 and up, register starting June 30.
• Mother Goose Time, 10-10:20 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 19, 26. One-year-olds and caregiver, register starting July 5; 10:30-10:50 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 19, 26. One-year-olds and caregiver, register starting July 1.
• It's Your Story - Tell It! Presented by Girl Scouts. 3-4 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 19, 26. Kto3, register starting July 5.
• Drop In Storytime — Around the World, 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 20; 11-11:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 20; 10-10:45 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 21. No registration necessary. Ages three and up.
• Zoofari Earth, 2-3 p.m., Thursday, July 14, all ages, register starting July 1.
• Around the World with Legos, 2-3 p.m., Friday, July 22. Ages 6 to 12, register starting July 15.
• Tale Waggers — Read to Dogs, 2-3 p.m., Monday, July 25, grades K to 5, register starting July 18.
• Bedtime Drop In Storytime, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Monday, July 25, ages 3 to 7, no registration necessary.
• Around the World in 80 Books, 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, ages 4 and up, register starting July 11.
• Dino Dig, 2-3 p.m., Thursday, July 28, ages 6 to 12, register starting July 21

Kisker Road Branch, St. Charles

• Armchair Traveler Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19. Ages 3 to 6. Register starting June 28.
• Lapsit, One-year-olds and caregiver, 9:30-9:55 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20; 10:30-10:55 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20. Register starting June 29.
• Eating Around the World, 10-11 a.m., Friday, July 8, grades 2 to 5, register starting July 1.
• Time for Twos, Two-year-olds and caregiver. 9:30-10 a.m., Monday, July 11, 18, 25; 10:15-10:45 a.m., Monday, July 11, 18, 25; 11-11:30 a.m., Monday, July 11, 18, 25. Register starting July 5.
• Farmer's Market Storytime, ages 3 to 6. 2-2:45 p.m., Monday, July 11, 18. Register starting July 5.
• Monday Movie Mania — Megamind. All ages. 6-8 p.m., Monday, July 11. No registration necessary.
• Zoofari Earth, 7-8 p.m., Thursday, July 14. All ages. Register starting July 1.
• Ice Cream Story Fun and Treat, all ages. 7 -7:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 26. Register starting July 19.
• Around the World in 80 Books. Ages 4 and up. 10-11 a.m., Thursday, July 28. Register starting July 11.

McClay Branch, St. Charles

• Discover the Netherlands, grades 2 to 5. 2-2:45 p.m., Thursday, July 7. Register starting June 30.
• Lego Club — Build with Library Legos, grades K to 5. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 7, register starting June 30.
• Tale Waggers — Read to the Dogs, grades K to 5. 10-11 a.m., Monday, July 11. Register now.
• Fun for Ones, one-year-olds and caregiver. 10-10:20 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 19, 26. Register starting July 5.
• Picnic in the Park Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 13; 10-10:45 a.m., Friday, July 15. Register starting July 6. ALLERGENS WILL BE PRESENT.
• Hogwarts Academy Part 2, grades 4 to 8. 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13. Register starting June 29.
• Zoofari Earth, all ages. 1-2 p.m., Saturday, July 16. Register starting July 1.
• Kid Karaoke, grades 2 to 6. 7-8 p.m., Monday, July 18. Register starting July 11.
• Flat Stanley Book Bunch — The African Safari Discovery. Grades 3 to 6. 12-1 p.m., Tuesday, July 19. Register starting July 12.
• Around the World in 80 Books, ages 4 and up. 10-11 a.m., Thursday, July 21. Register starting July 11.
• Going to Preschool Storytime, ages 3 to 6. 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 20; 10-10:45 a.m., Friday, July 22. Register starting July 13.
• Tween Knit and Crochet Club, ages 9 to 13. 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, July 20. Register starting June 1.
• Pajama Storytime — Hawaiian Luau, ages 2 and up. 6:30-7:15 p.m., Monday, July 25. No registration necessary.
• Let's Discover Hawaii, grades 1 to 5. 2-2:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 26. Register starting July 19.
• Hawaiian Luau Storytime, ages 3 to 6, 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 27; 10-10:45 a.m., Friday, July 29. Register starting July 20.
• Dewey's Amazing Race, grades 3 to 6. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 27. Register starting July 19.

Spencer Road Branch, St. Peters

• Time for Twos, two-year-olds and caregiver, 10-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 13.
• Lapsit, one-year-olds and caregiver. 10-10:20 a.m., Thursday, July 7.
• From a Galaxy Far Far Away, ages 7 to 11. 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, July 12. Register starting July 5.
• The Cow Says... Moo? Story/Craft, ages 3 to 6. 10-10: 30 a.m., Thursday, July 14; 1-1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14. Register starting July 7.

No further programming will be scheduled for Spencer Road Branch for the rest of July and in August. Staff will be packing for the move to the new building.

• World of Music A-Z, ages 3 and up. 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, July 6.
• Time for Twos, two-year-olds and caregiver. 9:30-10 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 14; 10:30-11 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 14. Register starting June 30.
• Lego Club — Build with Library Legos, grades K to 5. 10-11 a.m., Friday, July 8; 2-3 p.m., Friday, July 8. Register starting July 1.
• Dome Theater. Tuesday, July 12. Recommended K and up, families welcome. Schedule available at the library, different show every half hour.
• Fun Around the World, grades K to 5.  2-3 p.m., Thursday, July 14. Register starting July 7.
• Zoofari Earth, all ages. 10-11 a.m., Saturday, July 16. Register starting July 1.
• Beastly Tales: Bigfoot, Missouri MoMo and Yeti. Grades 2 to 5. 10-10:45 a.m., Monday, July 18; 2-2:45 p.m., Monday, July 18. Register starting July 11.
• Club Read: No More Dead Dogs, grades 4 to 6. 2-2:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 19.
• Journey to Japan, grades K to 5. 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 20; 2-2:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 20. Register starting July 13.
• Sleepytime Family Story Time, ages 2 to 7. 6:30-7:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 20. Register starting July 13.
• July Rhyme Time, birth to 23 months with caregiver. 10-10:20 a.m., Thursday, July 21. Register starting July 14.
• Third Grade Book Club: My Weird School. 2-2:45 p.m., Monday, July 25. Third graders only! Register starting July 18.
• Once Upon a Time Story Time, ages 3 to 6. 10-10:45 a.m., Tuesday, July 26; 1:30-2:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 26; 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 27; 1:30-2:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 27. Register starting July 19.

Deer Run Branch, O'Fallon

• Around the World Make It Take It Station, all ages. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 5. No registration necessary.
• World of Music A-Z, ages 3 and up. 7 -8 p.m., Wednesday, July 6.
• Special Needs Family Storytime, preschoolers with adult. 10-10:45 a.m., Saturday, July 9. Register starting June 27, call 636-978-3261 x2141.
• July Time for Twos, two-year-olds and caregiver. 10-10:30 a.m., Monday, July 11, register starting July 5; 10-10:30 a.m., Monday, July 25, register starting July 18.
• July Storytimes, ages 3 to 6. 10-10:45 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 19, 26; 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 19, 26; 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 20, 27. Register starting July 5.
• D.E.A.R. Club — Magic Tree House, grades 1 to 5. 2-3 p.m., Thursday, July 14. Register starting July 7.
• Zoofari Earth, all ages. 2-3 p.m., Friday, July 15. Register starting July 1.
• Fun for Ones, one-year-olds and caregivers. 10-10:20 a.m., Monday, July 18. Register starting July 11.
• Monday Matinees — Karate Kid, all ages. 2-4 p.m., Monday, July 18. No registration necessary.
• Fischer Sundae Puppets, all ages. 2-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 19. Register starting July 5.
• Family Storytime — Dora's Mexican Adventure, ages 2 to 7. 6:30-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 20. Register starting July 13.
• Puppetry Workshop to Marionettes, grades 1 to 5. 2-4 p.m., Friday, July 22. Register starting July 15.
• Lego Club — Build with Library Legos, grades K to 5. 2-3 p.m., Monday, July 25; 3:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, July 25. Register starting July 11.
• Baby Time, ages 3-11 share activities with babies. 10-10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 28. Register starting July 21.
• Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! Grades 3-6. 2 - 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 28. Register starting July 21.

Library Express at Winghave, O'Fallon

• Sleepytime Family Story Time, all ages. 6:30- 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 20. No registration necessary.

• Drop In Continent Crafts, grades K to 5. Thursdays through July 28.
• Book Bunch Lunch, grades K to 2. 11:30-12:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, register starting July 5; 11:30-12:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, register starting July 19. Bring a sack lunch.
• Book Bunch Lunch, grades 3 to 5. 12:30-1:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, register starting July 5; 12:30-1:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, register starting July 19. Bring a sack lunch.
• Preschool Story Time, ages 3 to 6. 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 20, 27; 1 -1:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 20, 27. Register starting July 6.
• Time for Twos, two-year-olds and caregiver. 10-10:45 a.m., Thursday, July 14, register starting July 7; 10-10:45 a.m., Thursday, July 21, register starting July 14; 10-10:45 a.m., Thursday, July 28, register starting July 21.
• Zoofari Earth, all ages. 10-11 a.m., Friday, July 15. Register starting July 1.
• Books for Babies, up to 23 months and caregiver. 10-10:20 a.m., Monday, July 18, register starting July 11.
• Family Story Time, all ages. 7 -7:45 p.m., Monday, July 18. Register starting July 11.
• Fischer Sundae Puppets, all ages. 10-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, register starting July 5.
• Tale Waggers — Read to the Dogs, grades K to 5. 3-4 p.m., Tuesday, July 19. Register starting July 12.
• Around the World in 80 Books, ages 4 and up. 2-3 p.m., Thursday, July 21.
• Lego Club — Have fun with Legos and friends, grades K to 5. 2-3 p.m., Monday, July 25; 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, July 25. Register starting July 18.

• SleepyTime Family Story Time, all ages. 6:30-7:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 13. No registration necessary.

Boone's Trail Branch, New Melle

• Summer Story/Crafts - African Safari, ages 2 1/2 to 6. 11-11:45 a.m., Thursday, July 14; 6:30-7:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 19. Register online or call the library.
• Summer Story/Crafts - Up, Up & Away, ages 2 1/2 to 6. 11-11:45 a.m., Thursday, July 28. Register online or call the library.

South County Branch, Augusta  

• Mexican Fiesta Story/Craft, ages 2 and up. 10:30-11:15 a.m., Thursday, July 14. No registration necessary.