Book Clubs for Kids
Every year, UCPL holds two book clubs for elementary-age students. Our first, Show Me Reader Book Club, listens to and discusses the books on Missouri’s Show Me list with Ms. Stephanie and then chooses a favorite. In our second book group, the Treehouse Book Club, Ms. C has students point us in the direction of what they’re interested in and selects books on that theme to discuss.
Our book clubs meet in Lil’s Treehouse in the Youth Services area of the library at 6701 Delmar Blvd. While we wait for the October start of this year’s book club season, check out what we have to offer by watching the read-alouds from past years!
For more information about book clubs and other Youth Services events call 314-727-3150 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org.
Show Me Reader Book Club
for 2nd & 3rd Graders
Meeting 2nd Wednesdays each month at 7 p.m.
October 2023 – March 2024
Club members will listen to Ms. Stephanie read 1 or 2 books nominated for the Missouri Young Readers “Show Me Award.” Videos also include a snack and a craft or game activity.
Past Year’s Books:
We Will Rock Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
First Day Critter Jitters by Jory John
A Family for Louie by Alexandra Thompson
Scaredy Snacks by Terry Border
Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light by Apryl Stott
Every Little Letter by Deborah Underwood
Max Explains Everything: Puppy Expert by Stacy McAnulty
Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog by Lisa Paap
Treehouse Book Club
for 4th, 5th, & 6th Graders
Meeting the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7 p.m.
October 2023 – March 2024
Book club members will meet to discuss the book, have a snack, and do an activity, but must complete the book independently.
Past Featured Books:
The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman
Wink by Rob Harrell
Coop Knows the Scoop by Taryn Souders
City Spies by James Ponti
Graphic Novel Book Club
for 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders
Meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7 p.m.
October 2023 – March 2024
Book club members will meet to discuss the book, have a snack, and do an activity, but must complete the book independently.
