Summer Reading Club 2020 Community Activities The library has partnered with local organizations to enhance the summer reading experience. When you visit the designated locations and complete the activity, you will receive a secret code to record on your log sheet or enter in your online account. Please check with the organization ​ to be sure they are open, and the activity can be accessed. Some organizations have provided ​ a virtual activity. Each Community Activity is worth 20 points. Animal Protective Association: Tuesday Tails Attend story time and tour our adoption center, Tuesday mornings, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 2-5. For more information, visit www.apamo.org. ​ ​ Butterfly House Check out an Exploration Backpack and explore the world of insects on display at the Butterfly House. Each backpack will have fun materials to let you take a closer look. Receive the secret code when you return the backpack. For more information and pricing, visit www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx. ​ Butterfly House: Virtual Activity Explore and learn about butterflies at the Butterfly School. ​ ​ City of Crestwood: Whitecliff Park Look for the secret code on your way to the trail. Hint: it's on your way to get a drink and use the restrooms before heading out for your hike. For information on hours and directions, visit www.cityofcrestwood.org. ​ EarthDance Explore the Ferguson Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to find the EarthDance table for the secret code. Ferguson Farmers Market is located at 501 S. Florissant Road. Endangered Wolf Center Go on a PredaTour for an up-close look into the wild world of wolves and get the secret code. Reservations are required and easily made by calling 636-938-5900. For more info and tour prices, visit www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/. ​ ​ Endangered Wolf Center: Virtual Visit Do a virtual Animal Ambassador Meet and Greet. Reservations are required and easily made online or by calling 636-938-599. Check their Events Calendar for availability of tours and events by visiting www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/. ​ ​ Laumeier Sculpture Park Pick up your “Imagine Your Story” activity sheet at the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center. After completing the activities, return to the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center to receive the secret code. For more information and hours, visit www.laumeier.org. ​ ​ The Magic House How many floors would Jack climb to get from the bottom to the very top of The Magic House’s Jack and the Beanstalk climber? For hours and admission prices, visit www.magichouse.org. ​ ​ The Magic House: Virtual Activity Complete one of the Magic At Home activities. ​ ​ Missouri Botanical Garden: Art in the Garden Pick up a family backpack at the Brookings Exploration Center and explore the vast collection of outdoor art displayed throughout the Garden. When you are finished, return the pack to the staff in the Brookings Exploration Center to receive your code. For more information about hours, pricing and the Tales and Trails Summer Reading Program, visit www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. ​ Missouri Botanical Garden: Brooking Exploration Center Visit the Brookings Exploration Center to explore the collection of leaves and seeds. Scan the newest addition to the collection to receive your code. For more information about hours, pricing and the Tales and Trails Summer Reading Program, visit www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. ​ ​ Missouri Botanical Garden: Tower Grove House Step into the past Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Henry's country home for an interactive story time to learn about how Henry grew the Garden. For more information about hours, pricing and the Tales and Trails Summer Reading Program, visit www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. ​ Missouri Botanical Garden: Garden Under Glass Pick up a family backpack at the Brookings Exploration Center and explore the vast living collection in the Climatron®. When you are finished, return the pack to the staff in the Brookings Exploration Center to receive your code. For more information about hours, pricing and the Tales and Trails Summer Reading Program, visit www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. ​ ​ Missouri Botanical Garden: Virtual Activity Complete one of the nature activities listed. ​ ​ Missouri History Museum Pick up Glory the Gargoyle’s History Clubhouse Scavenger Hunt in the History Clubhouse any time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Return your completed scavenger hunt to a History Clubhouse staff person to receive the secret code. For more information, visit www.mohistory.org/historyclubhouse. ​ Missouri History Museum: Virtual Activity Go on a walk and complete the neighborhood scavenger hunt. ​ ​ The National Museum of Transportation Pick up the Owney the Traveling Dog Scavenger Hunt at the Welcome Desk in the William R. and Laura Rand Orthwein Education and Visitor Center. When finished, collect your secret code in the gift shop. For more info and pricing, visit tnmot.org. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Bring the answers to the following two questions to the front desk to get your code: 1. What is the current Trail Tales book title this month? 2. Name two types of birds you can find at bird feeders in your backyard. For more information, visit nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/powder-valley-cnc. ​ ​ Saint Louis Art Museum Pick up a Monet Looking Guide at the Museum's Information Centers. Find your favorite paintings on view, complete the activities, and return to an Information Center for the secret code. For more information, visit www.slam.org. ​ ​ Saint Louis Art Museum: Virtual Wee Wednesdays Listen to a story, look at art from the Museum’s collection, and create an art activity with materials found in your home. Recommended for children 3 to 5 and their caregivers. New videos and guides are offered at slam.org/families-teens-youth/wee-wednesdays/. ​ ​ Saint Louis Art Museum: Virtual Activity Explore the Museum's Monet Looking Guide and complete the activities to learn more about ​ ​ impressionist techniques and imagery. Saint Louis Science Center Visit the Mars Mission Control Gallery and assume the role of NASA engineer by designing and building a robotic rover to traverse the red planet. Once you’ve engineered the next great rover, go to the Visitor Service Desk to receive your secret code. For more information on hours, visit slsc.org. Saint Louis Science Center: Virtual Activity Check out the Science Center’s don’t-try-this-at-home Whoosh Bottle demonstration. Then, ​ ​ invite your family to assume the role of NASA engineers and design the next great rocket (without the fire)! Draw a rocket or challenge yourself to build a rocket model big enough to take you to the moon! Saint Louis Zoo: Virtual Activity Complete the activity sheet to get the secret code. ​ ​ Shaw Nature Reserve Complete the Tree Scavenger Hunt near your home or at the Shaw Nature Reserve. Stop in at ​ ​ the Shaw Nature Reserve Visitor Center to get the secret code or email. For hours and pricing, visit www.shawnature.org. Shaw Nature Reserve: Virtual Activity Go on one of the virtual hikes with Andy Klingensmith during the Sights and Sounds Trail ​ Series. ​ Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries Explore the Sheldon Art Galleries “Golf the Galleries” exhibit with a scavenger hunt through the artist-designed, indoor mini-golf holes. Follow the clues to find the code. There is a fee to play the “Golf the Galleries” course, but participation in the scavenger hunt is free. For hours and pricing, visit www.thesheldon.org. ​ ​ St. Louis County Parks: Bee Tree Park What is the name of the mansion in this park? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ St. Louis County Parks: Buder Park What type of range is in Buder Park? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ St. Louis County Parks: Castlepoint Park What color is the largest slide at Castlepoint Park? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ St. Louis County Parks: Ebsworth Park What famous house is in Ebsworth Park? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ St. Louis County Parks: General Daniel Bissell House What is the primary color of the General Daniel Bissell House? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ ​ St. Louis County Parks: George Winter Park What river is the boat ramp on in George Winter Park? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ ​ St. Louis County Parks: Greensfelder Park What unique type of trail does Greensfelder Park have? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ ​ St. Louis County Parks: Jefferson Barracks Park Name the recreation center in Jefferson Barracks Park. For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ ​ St. Louis County Parks: Larimore Park Name one of the two types of courts in Larimore Park. For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ ​ St. Louis County Parks: Laumeier Park What is Laumeier Park known for? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. St. Louis County Parks: McDonnell Park Name the one shelter in McDonnell Park that is not named after the park. For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ ​ St. Louis County Parks: Queeny Park What is the name of the dog park in Queeny Park? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages. ​ St. Louis County Parks: Sioux Passage What type of golf can you play at Sioux Passage? For information on hours and directions, visit www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages.