Kids
The Six Mile Regional Library District (SMRLD) is proud to provide high-quality service for all ages. The Youth Services focuses on providing programs, materials, and research help for children from birth through age 12. Teen Services focuses on children ages 12 through 18. See the Teen page for more information.
Things to Do: Event Calendar or Brochure
All Ages:
All Ages Summer Reading Challenge: Finding Your Voice
June 1 – July 21
Register online at smrld.beanstack.com,
with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location
with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
Wilson Park Ice Rink
Hardback Books – $1
Paperbacks, Children’s Books, & DVDs – 50 cents
Special items are priced separately.
6/1 Thursday – 6 PM to 9 PM Preview Sale. Admission $5.00.
6/2 Friday – 4 PM to 8 PM Free Admission.
6/3 Saturday – 9 AM til Noon Free Admission. A bag of books can be purchased for $6.00.
https://www.smrld.org/about/
Paperbacks, Children’s Books, & DVDs – 50 cents
Special items are priced separately.
6/1 Thursday – 6 PM to 9 PM Preview Sale. Admission $5.00.
6/2 Friday – 4 PM to 8 PM Free Admission.
6/3 Saturday – 9 AM til Noon Free Admission. A bag of books can be purchased for $6.00.
https://www.smrld.org/about/
2023 All Ages Summer Reading Finale
Saturday, July 29
10 AM at SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd
10 AM at SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd
Get Your T-shirt Prize at the Shirts Galore Mobile Printer &
Enjoy the Foam Party! Dress for Mess!
Enjoy the Foam Party! Dress for Mess!
Youth Services Department Presents:
S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits
Science Technology Engineering Arts Math
June: Glow-in-the-Dark Slime
July: Pin Wheels
August: Straw Rockets
For Grades 2-6
Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions at either library location while supplies last.
July: Pin Wheels
August: Straw Rockets
For Grades 2-6
Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions at either library location while supplies last.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Children’s 2023 Summer Reading Challenge
Register online at smrld.beanstack.com,
with the Beanstack Tracker App, or
at either library location and you will be entered in a weekly drawing for STL Cardinals tickets!
Stop by either library location to pick up a free book to get you started.
Log books you read or listen to between June 1 and July 21.
Read 10 books to complete the challenge.
Stop by either library location to get a finishing bag with prizes & receive a 2023 Summer Reading T-shirt at the finale!
with the Beanstack Tracker App, or
at either library location and you will be entered in a weekly drawing for STL Cardinals tickets!
Stop by either library location to pick up a free book to get you started.
Log books you read or listen to between June 1 and July 21.
Read 10 books to complete the challenge.
Stop by either library location to get a finishing bag with prizes & receive a 2023 Summer Reading T-shirt at the finale!
Must be present at the finale to get the t-shirt.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Celia’s Sing-A-Long Dance Party
Friday, June 9
2 PM
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
Children’s Summer Reading Program
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Raise Your Voice with SIUE Outreach & STEM Center
Thursday, June 15
Session 1: 11 AM – 12 PM
Session 2: 12 PM – 1 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Session 1: 11 AM – 12 PM
Session 2: 12 PM – 1 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
For Children Ages 5-10
Learn about scientists who broke barriers to bring us new technology, new medicines, & new ways to look at the planet – by raising their voice, followed by a craft
Space is Limited
Register for a session by calling Youth Services at 618-452-6238
World Bird Sanctuary: Raptor Basics
Friday, June 16
2 PM
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
Children’s Summer Reading Program
Learn about and see live birds!
Learn about and see live birds!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Chef Bananas’ Magic Show
Friday, June 23
2 PM
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
Children’s Summer Reading Program
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly comedy and magic show!
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly comedy and magic show!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Illinois Junior Chef Cooking Class
a U of I Extension Program
for Ages 8-13
June 26 – 30
11 AM – 1 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
11 AM – 1 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Must be able to attend all classes.
Space is limited.
Call the Youth Services Department at 618-452-6238 to register.
Hooping Harmony w/ Dizzy the Hooper
Friday, June 30
2 PM
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
Children’s Summer Reading Program
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly hula hooping show!
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly hula hooping show!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Mad Science: Sounds Like Science
Friday, July 7
2 PM
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
Children’s Summer Reading Program
All about sound and sound waves with exciting demonstrations & experiments.
All about sound and sound waves with exciting demonstrations & experiments.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Choose Your Own MESS with Will Stuck
Friday, July 14
2 PM
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
This show will have everyone sharing their voices and working together to help Will create his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories and Science) experience.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Storytelling with Sherry Norfolk
Friday, July 21
2 PM
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our Delmar Avenue location)
Enjoy fun stories told by an award winning storyteller!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
SMRLD Shark Week Kick Off with the St. Louis Aquarium
Saturday, August 5
2 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
2 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Join us and our friends from the Aquarium to learn about “fin-tastic” animals!
Participants will get to learn shark facts, sense food like a shark, track some in the wild, and learn how we can help them from our home.
Participants will also meet and greet some of the Ambassador Animals!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
Fridays, June 9 & 23
Fridays, July 14 & 28
Fridays, August 11 & 25
Fridays, July 14 & 28
Fridays, August 11 & 25
10 AM at SMRLD
2001 Delmar Ave
2001 Delmar Ave
Questions? Email [email protected]
Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
Saturday, June 17
Saturday, July 15
Saturday, August 19
Saturday, July 15
Saturday, August 19
10 AM at SMRLD
2001 Delmar Ave
2001 Delmar Ave
Stories, Songs, & Slightly Messier Playtime
Questions? Email [email protected]
Story Time
Enjoy stories, music and crafts!
Mondays at 10 AM at SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave
Questions? Call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238
Questions? Call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238
Legos
Come Build with Us!
Every Tuesday
5 – 7 PM in the Children’s Department, 2001 Delmar Ave
5 – 7 PM in the Children’s Department, 2001 Delmar Ave
Questions? Call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Register at Either Library Location or
Online at https://smrld.beanstack.com
Keep Book Log
Every 100 Books – Visit either library location and receive a sticker.
500 Books – Your child will receive a free book.
1000 Books – Your child will receive a free book and a backpack.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext 720
Kid’s Digital Library
Find books, audiobooks, and more on our Online Resources Page! Resources are available at home and at the library.
Additional resources are available on our Resources & Services Page.
Parents & Educators
Parent/Teacher Collection: SMRLD maintains a collection of resources for parents and teachers as part of our parent-teacher collection. The Parent-Teacher collection includes resources for serving youth with special needs, curriculum development, and much much more. This collection is housed in the children’s department at the Delmar Avenue location.
Useful Links
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder: Allows you to search for books with corresponding Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360® quiz.
Lexile Framework for Reading: Lexile measures help your child grow and improve his or her reading skills. Find books according to Lexile numbers, find the Lexile number of a book and track the growth of your child’s reading skills.
Need Help with Research & Homework? Access Online Resources Here!
The Six Mile Regional Library District (SMRLD) is proud to provide high-quality service for all ages. The Youth Services Department focuses on providing materials and programs for children from birth through 12th grade.
Programs, Reference Assistance, Readers’ Advisory, Print & Electronic Resources, DVDs & CDs, And more!
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