Not anymore…
Here’s an easy to make, easy to use, easy to eat recipe for edible, peanut butter-based playdough!
You’ll need:
Let your imagination run wild. Use it to make buildings, cars, or even…
Edible mice!
Check out the full recipe and directions by clicking here.
As kids grow up, they become acutely aware of how they are different from one another–whether it’s a haircut, new shoes, or neighborhoods, there is always something that can make them feel alone or left out. Often, a new school year can bring out many of these ways of separating out individuals rather than bringing them together. For upper elementary and middle schoolers, here’s a great story about not always “belonging.”
Invisible Lines
by Mary Amato
If you’ve ever felt like you have a lot going against you, and are doing your best to rise above your situation, you will enjoy reading Trevor Musgrove’s story in Invisible Lines. Trevor wants to fit in at his new school. But his single mom is poor and Trevor is often stuck taking care of his little brother and sister while she works. Things look good when he gets on the good side of Xander, one of the best soccer players in the school and one of the richest students at Buckingham Middle School. However, when Trevor makes the mistake of “crossing Xander’s line,” he faces a challenge he never imagined.
Come see us this week, we have plenty to do! Don’t Let September end without taking part in one of these great activities:
Baden Branch
Barr Branch
Carondolet
Carpenter Branch
Divoll Branch
Julia Davis Branch
Machacek Branch
Schlafly Branch
Walnut Park Branch
We’re sorry we missed you last week, but to make it up to you here are TWO great crafts for you to try this week:
Duct Tape Library Card Holders
If you have trouble keeping track of your library card, this activity is for you!
What you’ll need:
What you’ll do:
Add your library card to the pocket and you’re ready to go!
Love this idea but don’t have duct tape at home? No problem! Make a library card holder in traditional duct tape gray or choose from brighter colors and colorful designs when you join us at Carpenter Branch on September 27th, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Now, let’s get (a little bit) messy…
Here’s an awesome way to create one-of-a-kind paintings: Paint with marbles. Seriously!
All you’ll need is a box, some marbles (don’t lose them,) paints and containers, and paper. For full directions, click here or on the photo above to see where we found this cool idea.
Have a great weekend!
This summer, we asked kids from all around St. Louis to tell us why they are the best pitcher for the St. Louis public Library. The winners would have a chance to throw out the first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game.
Well, tonight’s the big night! As the beloved hometown Cardinals take on the Houston Astros and the season (again) comes down to the wire, two local teens will take to the field:
Ezekial M. J., age 12, a student from Lift for Life Academy who uses Barr Branch will throw out the first pitch. He wrote:
I am the Library’s best pitcher because I just might be the Library’s top reader. I love going to the Library. I am also a big fan of baseball. I’m a big fan of Cardinals especially. I love playing baseball also. I love pitching but I also love batting. Baseball is one of the two sport I’m good at. Baseball and soccer, unless singing counts as a sport. I don’t know the national anthem but I know other songs. Even if I don’t get to throw the first pitch, thanks for the opportunity to try.
The back up pitcher is Lamisha S. an 11-year-old student at Duchesne Elementary who uses Cabanne Branch when she visits her dad in the city. She wrote:
I am the Library’s best pitcher because I read until I fall asleep. Without books, I don’t know what I’ll do. Also, because I’m so supportive. Once, these bad kids become better in school with an advice book. It was so cool! I’m also funny. I’m not like joke funny. I mean like crazy funny. I’m also a great actress. I always act in front of my mirror. Since I’m going to the Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas for track & field, I’m going to read 10 books. That’s amazing! I’m very athletic. I’ve never been to a baseball game before, and if I win, I’ll be very happy. I’ll also tell my friends “In your face.” They’ll be jealous. I’m crossing my fingers and my toes that I win! Thank you!
Congratulations to both winners and thank you to everyone who participated. Please be sure to cheer on Ezekial and Lamisha tonight, and be sure to cheer on any young readers you may know each any every chance you get.
Go Cardinals!
More great stuff at your favorite Branch! Come see us this week, we have plenty to do:
Baden Branch
Barr Branch
Buder Branch
Cabanne Branch
Carondolet
Divoll Branch
Kingshighway Branch
Machacek Branch
Schlafly Branch
Walnut Park Branch
Secrets at Sea
by Richard Peck
Helena is a mouse of the Cranston house. She is also Louise, Beatrice and Lamont’s older sister and takes care of everyone. The Cranston humans are planning a trip to England and Helena doesn’t know what to do. If they stay, the house will be shut up and there won’t be any food. If they go with the humans, it will mean a trip across the ocean and they are terrified of water. Helena decides they must go, despite the danger and adventure that will surely await!
As usual, there is plenty of great stuff going on this week at your favorite Branch! We’d love to have you visit:
Baden Branch
Barr Branch
Buder Branch
Cabanne Branch
Carondolet
Carpenter Branch
Divoll Branch
Julia Davis Branch
Kingshighway Branch
Machacek Branch
Schlafly Branch
Walnut Park Branch
Here’s a great craft to open the imaginations of children everywhere, as well as introduce them to the wonderful world of renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
What you’ll need:
What you’ll do:
September is now here, but it is still Summer! As noted last week, Summer is the best time to read stories about daring adventures and survival. As promised, here are some more wonderful picture and chapter adventure books recommended for those of you wrestling with the nearness of Autumn. Find them all at your favorite local St. Louis Public Library Branch!
How I became a Pirate by Melinda Long
Jeremy is on vacation at the beach with his family when a pirate ships lands and whisks him off on a high seas adventure. His parents, of course, are too busy to notice. After teaching the pirates how to play soccer and helping them bury their treasure, Jeremy returns home just in time for soccer practice.
Emma’s Turtle by Martha Winborn
Emma’s pet turtle digs a hole under his pen and escapes. As he travels around the backyard, he imagines that he is having an adventure in Africa, India, and the other exotic lands that Emma has read to him about, mistaking a tree stump for an elephant leg and a frog for a kangaroo. Just as he starts to get scared, Emma finds him and the turtle decides that it was a grand adventure.
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