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September 2018
September Novel Neighbor Book Club
This month’s book club title is Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Summary: For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends…
Children’s Author Mac Barnett: Mac Undercover
Mac Barnett is a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children. His books have sold more than one million copies in the United States and have been translated into more than 30 languages. His picture books include two Caldecott-Honor-winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, which also won the E.B White Read-Aloud Award, and Extra Yarn, which won both the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. Leo: A Ghost Story, illustrated…
Monthly Tween Book Club
Calling all book-loving tweens!! Come join other 9-12 year olds in reading and discussing a different book each month. For the first meeting, September 14th, no required book – just come ready to share your favorite summer reads! Book club meets the second Friday of each month.
Tween Yoga
A unique 6-week class, designed specially for ages 11-14 – teaching relaxation, mindfulness, and yoga! Space is limited to 15 kiddos – and advanced registration is required. Cost includes entire 6-week session. Dates: Every Saturday from September 15th to October 20th About the instructor: Nicole Nester is a certified yoga teacher, whose practice is centered on yoga designed especially for tweens and teens. A unique 6-week class, designed specially for ages 11-14 – teaching relaxation, mindfulness, and yoga! Space is limited to 15 kiddos…
(HOW TO DRAW) ANGRY BIRDS with Mr. Todd (NEW Class!)
(HOW TO DRAW) ANGRY BIRDS with Mr. Todd (NEW Class!) SATURDAY, SEPT.15 (1-2pm) ONE DAY / ONE HOUR CLASS AGES: 6-11 – $10 PER CHILD ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED A new class by popular demand, voted on by children in all of my previous classes! Do you hate pigs who steal eggs? Do you want to be flung through the air with absolutely no control where you land? Do you have an anger issue? Then this class is for you! This…
Bus Tour: St. Louis Brewing History w/ Cameron Collins
We’re hitting the road! Spend an afternoon hearing all about St. Louis’ fascinating brewing history as well as stops at historic sites and some of the new breweries popping up around the city! Our guide will be none other than Cameron Collins, author of the popular Distilled History blog, the bestselling Lost Treasures of St. Louis, and co-author of the recently released St. Louis Brews, 3rd edition. Tour will start and end at The Novel Neighbor. We will provide beer…
Author Event @ Missouri History Museum: Neal Bascomb “The Escape Artists”
Join us in welcoming bestselling author Neal Bascomb (Winter Fortress, Sabotage) to The Missouri History Museum to discuss his newest book, “The Escape Artists.” Books will be available for purchase at the event or through pre-order. You may place your pre-order ONLINE or you may call or drop by our store. Your book(s) will be on hold for you at the event. If you are unable to attend but would like to pre-order a personalized copy, please follow the instructions…
Children’s Author Event @ SLCL: Dav Pilkey
Dav Pilkey is the sensationally popular author of the Captain Underpants and Dog Man series. Join us for an epic family fun event featuring a presentation and live drawing by Dav Pilkey followed by a book signing. Enjoy fun activities, exclusive giveaways, and photo opportunities with Dog Man and Captain Underpants! TICKETS: $15 (admits TWO and includes one copy of “Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas” or the new color edition of “Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of…
(HOW TO DRAW) AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL (NEW Class!)
(HOW TO DRAW) AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL (NEW Class!) SATURDAY, SEPT.22 (10-11am) ONE DAY / ONE HOUR CLASS AGES: 7-11 – $10 PER CHILD ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED A new class by popular demand, voted on by children in all of my previous classes! This drawing class will teach step by step instruction on how to draw popular characters from the cartoon, AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL. Charaters Taught: TBD Limited seating, sign up ASAP! Registration OPENS 8/19/18 REGISTRATION PAGE (external site)…
Author Allison Varnes – “Property of the Rebel Librarian”
Celebrate the freedom to read with this timely, empowering middle-grade debut! Author Allison Varnes will be in the store discussing her new book and the importance of Banned Book Week! Will be a great family-friendly event! Doors open at 5:30pm Books will be available for purchase at the event or through pre-order. You may place your pre-order ONLINE or you may call or drop by our store. Your book(s) will be on hold for you at the event. If you…