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Story Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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.

We'll explore a new theme each week! The Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

We'll explore a new theme each week! The Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

Summer Challenge Packing Day

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central Services C at Central Services
Library Branch: Central Services
Room: Central Services C
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Peace of Mind Preplanning

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Business & Finance, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Please click HERE to register for this event.

Do you have peace of mind about your final wishes? 

Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Business & Finance, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Please click HERE to register for this event.

Do you have peace of mind about your final wishes? 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Canasta - Hand & Foot

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Learn to play Hand & Foot Canasta.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to play Hand & Foot Canasta.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Blood Drive:

Be a Donor!

Join us at the McClay Branch to give blood on Thursday, April 30. Donors are strongly urged to give to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Be a Donor!

Join us at the McClay Branch to give blood on Thursday, April 30. Donors are strongly urged to give to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

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Book Discussion: "The Guncle" by Steven Rowley

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
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.

Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
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.

Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Tin Foil Stained Glass

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Unwind and get creative as we design Tin Foil Stained Glass using picture frames, permanent markers, and tin foil.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and get creative as we design Tin Foil Stained Glass using picture frames, permanent markers, and tin foil.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Yarn Arts

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Crafting Connections - Fiber Arts:

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Comic Book Crafts

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
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+

Visit the Bookmobile and celebrate free comic book day with a variety of comic book crafts! Create your own comic strip, zine, and comic book inspired buttons. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: 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+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and celebrate free comic book day with a variety of comic book crafts! Create your own comic strip, zine, and comic book inspired buttons. 

Disclaimer(s)

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - West Alton City Park

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Books & More
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping at West Alton City Park located at 15100 MO-94, West Alton, MO 63386.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More
Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping at West Alton City Park located at 15100 MO-94, West Alton, MO 63386.

Teen & Tween STEM: Maker Lab - Cue Robots & G-Code

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Event Photography

Please note that the Library's marketing team will be at this program to take photographs. These photographs may be shared on our website and social media. If you or your children are not comfortable with photographs, please inform staff at the program. 

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Everyone

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

Teens & Tweens Fandom: K-Pop Demon Hunters

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Calling all Huntr/x and Saja Boys fans! Join us for different activities, crafts, and singing! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Huntr/x and Saja Boys fans! Join us for different activities, crafts, and singing! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Event Photography

Please note that the Library's marketing team will be at this program to take photographs. These photographs may be shared on our website and social media. If you or your children are not comfortable with photographs, please inform staff at the program. 

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Basic Vinyasa Yoga

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Relax, stretch, and strengthen your body at a basic Vinyasa yoga class. Join us in a gentle warm-up sequence, flow through fundamental yoga poses, and relax with a guided meditation.

Recommended for Ages 18+.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax, stretch, and strengthen your body at a basic Vinyasa yoga class. Join us in a gentle warm-up sequence, flow through fundamental yoga poses, and relax with a guided meditation.

Recommended for Ages 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Swap Your Stuff: Trinket Trade

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Everyone

Drop by to trade your trinkets! Bring any miniatures, figurines, small toys, charms, keychains, and other small goodies you'd like to exchange for new-to-you treasures. We will also help you create keychains out of your favorite trinkets.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Event Details:

Drop by to trade your trinkets! Bring any miniatures, figurines, small toys, charms, keychains, and other small goodies you'd like to exchange for new-to-you treasures. We will also help you create keychains out of your favorite trinkets.

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.

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Poetry Slam

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Come celebrate National Poetry Month at the Library! Bring a poem that you have written, or a favorite poem by another poet, to share at the Poetry Slam.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Poetry Month at the Library! Bring a poem that you have written, or a favorite poem by another poet, to share at the Poetry Slam.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Registration Appreciated but Not Required

Registration is not required for this program, but registering is helpful to make sure we have enough staff to accommodate everyone.


 

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ARC Angels Foundation: Breaking the Stigma

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

We all have mental health and anyone at any time can be affected by mental health illness. Our goal in our live learning experience is to end the stigma surrounding mental health.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

We all have mental health and anyone at any time can be affected by mental health illness. Our goal in our live learning experience is to end the stigma surrounding mental health.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

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Growing Artists: May Flowers

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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. 

Join us for fabulous flower projects that you can keep or share with someone you love!

This program will also be offered on Friday, May 1 at 11:00 am and Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30 pm.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Join us for fabulous flower projects that you can keep or share with someone you love!

This program will also be offered on Friday, May 1 at 11:00 am and Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Preschool Child

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

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Growing Minds: Wild Weather

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Preschool Child

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

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Story Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

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

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.

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Diamond Painting: Greeting Cards

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Relax and unwind with Diamond Painting.

Craft a beautiful gift or memento Greeting Card.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with Diamond Painting.

Craft a beautiful gift or memento Greeting Card.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

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Family Fun: Art Buffet

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
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), Families

Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create! An array of art supplies will be provided.

This program is recommended for ages 3-10. 

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community 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), Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create! An array of art supplies will be provided.

This program is recommended for ages 3-10. 

 

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.  

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Growing Artists: Picture Book Art

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
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. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

Register Each Preschool Child

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

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Board Games, Coffee, & Donuts

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Socialize with friends at the McClay Branch every first Friday of the month over board games, coffee, and donuts!  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Socialize with friends at the McClay Branch every first Friday of the month over board games, coffee, and donuts!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Everyone

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