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Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Baby Playdate

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Parents and guardians do not need to register. Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Parents and guardians do not need to register. Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Baby Playdate

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers! 

Parents and guardians do not need to register. Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers! 

Parents and guardians do not need to register. Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

View Details
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Light and Shadows

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

Come learn about light!  Children will use flashlights, colorful materials, and simple tools to experiment with shapes and sizes of shadows.

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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about light!  Children will use flashlights, colorful materials, and simple tools to experiment with shapes and sizes of shadows.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Light and Shadows

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

Come learn about light!  Children will use flashlights, colorful materials, and simple tools to experiment with shapes and sizes of shadows.

Waitlist
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about light!  Children will use flashlights, colorful materials, and simple tools to experiment with shapes and sizes of shadows.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Library closed

All Day
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Juneteenth. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Friday!

Closing
Branches:
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Juneteenth. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists: Flowers

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.  Dress to be messy. 

Come have fun making flower art! 

Please register each child attending.

This class is geared towards preschoolers, ages 3-6

 

Waitlist
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
Dress to be messy. 

Come have fun making flower art! 

Please register each child attending.

This class is geared towards preschoolers, ages 3-6

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Bunco at the Library

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

For Ages 18+

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Ages 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Mad Science Logo

Mad Science: Color Our World Through Science!

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

There is so much to see and learn: Discover how we can change the color of any liquid with a little bit of chemistry! The exciting sounds and flash of the didgeridoo tubs will enthrall children.

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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

There is so much to see and learn: Discover how we can change the color of any liquid with a little bit of chemistry! The exciting sounds and flash of the didgeridoo tubs will enthrall children.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time For Twos

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

KidSight logo

Free Kidsight Vision Screenings

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

View Details
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

View Details
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

An African American man juggling in a yellow shirt with suspenders, a cape, and a funny hat.

The Magic of Art with Tommy Terrific

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Get ready for an artistic, magical journey as Tommy Terrific goes canvassing through a magical art gallery.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for an artistic, magical journey as Tommy Terrific goes canvassing through a magical art gallery.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Group of preschoolers and adults playing with a parachute

Preschool Party: Superheroes

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Preschool Party:

Sing, play, and celebrate!

Up Up and Away! 

🦸‍♀️ Calling All Little Superheroes! 🦸‍♂️
It’s time to fly over to the library for a SUPER Preschool Party!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, play, and celebrate!

Up Up and Away! 

🦸‍♀️ Calling All Little Superheroes! 🦸‍♂️
It’s time to fly over to the library for a SUPER Preschool Party!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Group of preschoolers and adults playing with a parachute

Preschool Party: Superheroes

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Preschool Party:

Sing, play, and celebrate!

Up Up and Away! 

🦸‍♀️ Calling All Little Superheroes! 🦸‍♂️
It’s time to fly over to the library for a SUPER Preschool Party!

Full
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, play, and celebrate!

Up Up and Away! 

🦸‍♀️ Calling All Little Superheroes! 🦸‍♂️
It’s time to fly over to the library for a SUPER Preschool Party!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

yellow cover with bouquet of blue flowers in the center tied with a string

Book Discussion: "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Age of Miracles meets The Immortalists in this spirit-lifting, high-concept blockbuster debut set in a world where people can find out how much time they have left to live. Would you choose to find out the length of your life?

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Age of Miracles meets The Immortalists in this spirit-lifting, high-concept blockbuster debut set in a world where people can find out how much time they have left to live. Would you choose to find out the length of your life?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks

 

Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in Library

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks

 

Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in Library

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Toddler playing drum

Toddler Tunes

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Toddler Tunes:

Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement.

Recommended for toddlers but families welcome.

Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver. 

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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement.

Recommended for toddlers but families welcome.

Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Image of a penguin in a food truck holding a rainbow colored snow cone. Beneath the truck it says Kona Ice.

Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck @ the Library

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

Attention everyone! Get ready for a cool treat - Kona Ice will be at the library this summer!!

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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Attention everyone! Get ready for a cool treat - Kona Ice will be at the library this summer!!

Three teens use laptops to study, each has snacks and drinks

SAT/ACT: Understanding and Preparing for College Entrance Standardized Tests

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+

This program will cover the common standardized tests used by US universities for college admittance. We'll go over the SAT and ACT, how they differ, and how students can prepare for them.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will cover the common standardized tests used by US universities for college admittance. We'll go over the SAT and ACT, how they differ, and how students can prepare for them.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.  

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

View Details
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.