Up Close and Fursonal: Buder x Eagle Eye Alpaca and Llama Haven | June 5 ⁄ 1 pm
Join us for a special event in the Buder Library parking lot as we say hi to our fuzzy friends from the Eagle Eye Alpaca and Llama Haven, including llamas, alpacas, tortoises and bunnies. This program will feature live animals and will take place outside.
Paint Together: A Community Mural Day | June 6/2 p.m.
Participants of all ages and skill levels are invited to add their mark to a free-standing mural wall, painting side by side with others in the community. This mural is all about the moment and the joy of creating together.
A Chick Chat with Second-Hen’d |June 6 ⁄ Noon
Erica Camp, founder of Second-Hen’d, will discuss the numerous benefits of properly caring for chickens, such as composting, pest control, gardening and eggs.
Cats & Calm at The Cheshire Grin Cat Café |June 7 ⁄ Noon
Enjoy a peaceful environment perfect for de-stressing or simply enjoying the company of feline friends. Library staff will be on-site to welcome attendees. No purchase is necessary to participate. Registration required. This program will feature live animals and will take place off-site at 1926 Cherokee Street.
Go Fish! Urban Fishing with Missouri Department of Conservation | June 13 ⁄ 11 am
Cast a line into the world of fishing with this beginner-friendly program with the Missouri Department of Conservation. Participants will learn the essentials of fishing including choosing gear and understanding basic techniques.
Dog Days of Summer: Humane Society x Buder Library | June 20 ⁄ Noon
Join members of the Humane Society of Missouri and other animal ambassadors to learn simple and effective techniques to reduce anxiety and foster better relationships with our four-legged friends. This program will feature live animals.
Bandanas for Your Pets | June 23 ⁄ 6 pm
Doll up your dog with a delightful and dapper bandana. Learn how to use the Cricut Heat Press to customize your pup’s new fashion accessory. Registration required.
A Bug Bash with UMSL Bug Lab | June 27 ⁄ 2 pm
Join professors Aimee Dunlap and Sara Miller from UMSL’s Dunlap and Miller Labs, respectively, as they discuss their research on our favorite flying friends, all while you craft some wearable antennae. It’s a bug bash!
Lights, Camera,Library: Zootopia 2 |July 10 / 1 pm
Hop into the Library for Zootopia 2! Create Zootopia themed crafts, watch the movie and enter to win a Judy Hopps shaped cup!
Pet Parenting with the St. Louis Herpetological Society | July 11 / 11 am
Join the St. Louis Herpetological Society to explore the Do’s and Dont’s of reptile and amphibian husbandry, including how to care, introduce and thrive alongside our scaly friends. This program will feature live animals.
Monarch and Friends |July 18 / 11 am
Learn about the monarch migration, their life cycle and the plants that help them thrive. This presentation will be on a PowerPoint. Questions are encouraged during and after this 45-minute discussion.
Authors @ Your Library: Carolyn Kelly “Amazing Missouri Animals” | July 18 / 2 pm
The Show-Me State is home to some of the most remarkable critters you’ve ever seen, from armadillos to bobcats to catfish, oh my! Join us as author Carolyn Mueller Kelly - and her pet snake Jake - discusses her new book, “Amazing Missouri Animals.” This program will feature live animals.
Wiggle While You Work: Composting with Worms | July 25 / 2:30 pm
Join Ro from Ro’s Wigglers to learn the basics of composting with worms to enrich your soil and improve your gardens. Participants will leave with a mini container of soil with live worms. Registration required. This program will feature live animals.
Bees, Pollinator and Native Plants | August 1 / 2 pm
Delve into the Pollination process and the role pollinators play in our ecosystems. Learn how local waste management is supporting them!
Show and Tell: Pet PowerPoint Party | August 8/ 11 am
You’re cordially invited to a PowerPoint Party, where you get to display photos and talk about your pet in front of a supportive crowd. A trophy will be given to the winning presentation, so get creative with it!