2024 Little Readers Festival

St. Louis County Library will host the annual Little Readers Festival on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch (195 New Florissant Rd. S.) The event will feature activities, shaved ice, free books, performances by Ms. Libby, story time with Bruce the Bear, visits from mascots Fredbird and Louie, and more. The Festival is recommended for families with children ages 0-5. Overflow parking available at Bangert Park (275 S. New Florissant Rd).

The event is free and open to the public, registration is not required. More information is available at www.slcl.org/little-readers-festival.

Featured Events:

10:15–10:45 a.m. - Miss Libby’s Music Party

10:45–11:15 a.m. - Bruce the Bear Story Time

11:15–11:45 a.m. - Miss Libby’s Music Party

11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. - Bruce the Bear Story Time

12:15–12:45 p.m. - Meet Fredbird® and Louie from the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues 

Activities & Giveaways:

Animal Protective Association
Books for STL Kids
Cardinals Care
Florissant Valley Fire Protection
Ice Shack STL
The Magic House
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri History Museum
Navigate STL Schools

Nine PBS
Parents as Teachers
Ready Readers
St. Louis Artists’ Guild
St. Louis Black Authors of Children's Literature
St. Louis Region Childhood Community Leaders
St. Louis Science Center
ThinkPlayful
Vroom

A complete schedule of Little Readers Festival events can be found at: www.slcl.org/little-readers-festival.

Program sites are accessible. Upon two weeks’ notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.