Insect defenses and insects' role in our ecosystems will be explored in this fun, hands-on, workshop led by Mad Science. After learning about insects, children will use their new knowledge to make their own bug model to take home.
For ages 3-6. Free, but registration is required. This workshop will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
July 2 at 10 a.m. at Prairie Commons Branch
July 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oak Bend Branch
July 11 at 10 a.m. at the Tesson Ferry Branch
July 15 at 2 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Branch
July 23 at 10 a.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch (call 314-994-3300)
August 21 at 10 a.m. at the Samuel C. Sachs Branch
To register and for more information, click on the session you'd like your child to attend.
Part of the STArt@Your Library Program.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.