Early literacy and socialize skills are just a few reasons why parents bring their children to St. Lucie County Library programs. Libraries offer a wide variety of activates for all ages to keep families engaged.
Children and family activities for February include:
- S.T.E.A.M. Power! Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art & math in a storytime. Most suited for students kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Lakewood Park Branch – Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM
- Morningside Branch - Saturday, February 4th at 2:30 PM
- Hurston Branch - Saturday, February 4th at 2:30 PM
- Crazy 8’s Math Club at the Kilmer Branch on Thursdays: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 3:30 PM. The second season of the Crazy 8’s Math Club will run for eight weeks starting January 19th. Join us for Neon City, Super Cube Shuffle and many more fun math activities. Best suited for grades 3-5.
- Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, February 4th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Lewis Branch. Can you find all the clues? Drop in and give it a try.
- Afternoon Storytime with a Craft - Saturday, February 11th at 2:30 PM at the Lewis Branch. Enjoy an afternoon story time and make a craft. All materials provided. Best suited for ages 3-6
- Movie Matinee:
- “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” (2022) on Saturday, February 11th at 2:30 PM at the Morningside Branch. Hank is a down-on-his-luck hound who only dreams of one thing: to become a samurai. Hank becomes the town's hero and must work with the townspeople to defeat their menacing enemy. This animated feature is rated PG with a running time of 97 minutes.
- “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” (2022) on Saturday, February 11th at 2:30 PM at the Morningside Branch. Hank is a down-on-his-luck hound who only dreams of one thing: to become a samurai. Hank becomes the town's hero and must work with the townspeople to defeat their menacing enemy. This animated feature is rated PG with a running time of 97 minutes.
- LEGO Free Play - Saturday, February 11th at 3:00 PM at the Hurston Branch. Let your imagination run wild with lots of Legos. Best suited for grades K-5.
- Bilingual Storytime - Enjoy a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish. Most suited for ages 3-5 years.
- Friday, February 17th at 10:30 AM at the Lewis Branch.
- Friday, February 17th at 10:30 AM at the Lewis Branch.
- Kids Crafternoon - Tuesday, February 21st at 4:00 PM at the Lewis Branch. Designed for students in grades 3-8, families can enjoy an afternoon making festive fall decorations. All materials supplied.
- Music and Motion - Saturday, January 21st at 10:30 AM at the Morningside Library. The whole family is encouraged to participate in singing, dancing and playing instruments.
- Grab n’ Go Craft projects are available all month long at the Lakewood Park Branch.
Tweens and Teens
- Introduction to Drawing Anime - Tuesday, February 7th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lewis Branch. Join library staff for instruction on how to draw anime. All materials supplied. Best suited for ages 11 to 18.
- Anime Multimedia Club - Thursday, February 9th at 4:30 PM at the Morningside Branch. Ever wonder which anime has the best opening? Join us for a bracket tournament where you decide which bombastic opening wins above the rest. This program is best suited for grades 6-12.
- Teen Crafternoon - Wednesday, February 15th at 4:30 PM at the Lakewood Park Branch. Come in and make some creative pin-on buttons. Best suited for students in grades 6 and up. All supplies provided.
- Pokemon Trading Cards Tournament - Saturday, February 18th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Lewis Branch. Join us for a fun Pokemon trading card tournament. Bring your own deck or use a library pack. Supplies limited. Best suited for ages 10 – 18.
- Smash Bros on Switch Teen Video Game Tournament - Saturday, February 25th from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM at the Lewis Branch. Who will be victorious? Best suited for ages 11 – 18.
- Teen Paint Along Program - Tuesday, February 28th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Morningside Branch. Follow along to create your very own unique masterpiece. Make a sunflower painting with step-by-step instructions. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited.
Weekly Programs
- Family Storytime on Mondays at the Pruitt Campus Library (no storytime on February 20th). Designed for children up to age 5, but all ages are welcome.
- Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM at the Morningside Library. Early literacy through rhymes, stories, movement and more. For ages 2 1/2 years and older.
- Just Baby & Me on Tuesdays at the Lewis Library. Songs, stories and movement fun for you and your baby. Best suited for infants up to 1 year
- Storytime Jam at 10:30 AM - Clap, dance and listen to stories. For ages 3-5.
- Tuesdays at the Lakewood Park Branch
- Wednesdays at the Kilmer Branch
- Thursdays at the Hurston Branch
- Fridays at the Morningside Branch
- Fridays at the Lewis Branch
- Music & Motion for Kids at 10:30 AM - Action songs, movement, singing, instruments and fun for ages under 6 with a caregiver.
- Wednesdays at the Lewis Branch
- Fridays at the Lakewood Park Branch
- Third Saturday of the month at the Morningside Branch
- Pre-school Storybook Craft at 10:30 AM - Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to listen to stories, then join their parents and caregivers for a related craft.
- Thursdays at the Lakewood Park Branch
- Fridays at the Hurston Branch
All of the events listed above are free!
St. Lucie County Libraries are located at:
- Lakewood Park Branch, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce / 772-462-6870
- Morningside Branch, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie / 772-337-5632
- Paula A. Lewis Branch, 2950 SW Rosser Blvd., Port St. Lucie / 772-871-5470
- Port St. Lucie Branch, 180 SW Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie / 772-871-5450
- Susan B. Kilmer Branch, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce / 772-462-1615
- Zora Neale Hurston Branch, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce / 772-462-2154
Additional information can be found at: www.stlucielibrary.org.
