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Go Wild at the Central Library this Month

Over countless bedtimes and in endless bedrooms, the words of author Maurice Sendak have transformed beds into boats, transporting awe-struck little ones to the land where the wild things are.

Central Library Turns Up the Volume for LIVE on Olive Concert Series

They say music soothes the savage beast. And for us parents with the most feral of first graders, no truer idiom has ever been spoken.

Construction Junction

Your kids will provide the imagination and the library will provide the toys at Construction Junction. Kids have been playing with building toys since the library was founded 150 years ago. At this free event, they'll get to play and build wit the toys of today as well as the toys of our grandparent's generation.

There will be LEGO bricks, K'Nex, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Erector sets and even Play-Doh.

11 a.m.. to noon at the Central Library branch of the St. Louis Public Library. Free.

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Things to Do

Family Night With Fredbird

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Wednesday, January 13, 2027

Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids 12 and under eat free per adult meal purchased.

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1and up can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Cottleville

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

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LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Friday, November 13, 2026

LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.

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