The Library

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way with a new challenge each week.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

• Wacky Art Wednesdays
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Materials will be provided. Bad Art Afternoon. We’ll provide the art supplies, you supply the bad art..

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way with a new challenge each week.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Missouri Birds of Prey
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6
  Join our friends from Dickerson Park Zoo as we discover fun and fascinating facts about Missouri's birds of prey. Experience these powerful birds up close while learning their natural behaviors and habits, and enhance your appreciation of the great outdoors by discovering each bird's unique characteristics.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 1-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new challenge is provided. A Sample the Arts event.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

• Board Game Afternoon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 5-12
  Forget Monopoly, try your hand at some not-so-classic board games such as King of Tokyo or Codenames. Games and snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 1-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new challenge is provided. A Sample the Arts event.

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 1-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new challenge is provided. A Sample the Arts event.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 1-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new challenge is provided. A Sample the Arts event.

Thursday, March 28, 2019

• "Circe" by Madeline Miller. A One Read event
  Book Discussion
  Strafford Branch Library
  4 p.m. for adults
  

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 1-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new challenge is provided. A Sample the Arts event.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 1-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new challenge is provided. A Sample the Arts event.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

• "Mario Kart" Wii Tournament
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 5-12
  Test your skill against others as you compete in our "Mario Kart" tournament. Prizes will be awarded.

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 1-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new challenge is provided. A Sample the Arts event.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 1-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new challenge is provided. A Sample the Arts event.

Thursday, April 25, 2019

• Poetry Recitations on Demand
  Strafford Branch Library
  9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. for all ages
  Stop in anytime throughout the day and ask a staff member for an impromptu poetry performance in honor of National Poetry Month.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 1-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new challenge is provided. A Sample the Arts event.

Friday, May 17, 2019

• Summer Reading Blastoff: Rocket Science
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30-6 p.m. for all ages
  Blast off to a summer of reading with a rocket launch challenge. We'll provide a variety of materials for amateur engineers to test their rocket building creativity.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

• "Fiddler on the Roof"
  Strafford Branch Library
  2-5 p.m. for all ages
  Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by watching the classic musical "Fiddler on the Roof," rated G.