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In this issue of The Chesterfield Post…
⭐📚🚀 Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader with St. Louis County Library's NEW Literacy Leap Program! ✨
⭐🎲🎉 Game On! Family Game Night Is Coming to MADE for Kids! ✨
⭐❄️🚜 Snowplows in 94-Degree Weather? MoDOT Gears Up for Winter Across St. Louis! ☀️🌨️
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📚🚀 Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader with St. Louis County Library's NEW Literacy Leap Program! ✨
Courtesy: STL County Library
Big news for parents with young learners! St. Louis County Library has introduced Literacy Leap, a new online learning platform designed to help children in kindergarten through 4th grade strengthen their literacy skills—all from the comfort of home!
And the best part? It's completely FREE with a St. Louis County Library card! 🎉
📖 What Is Literacy Leap?
Literacy Leap makes learning more accessible with personalized, 20-minute lessons tailored to support each child's educational journey.
The platform also gives parents helpful tools to guide their children through the lessons, making it easier to turn everyday learning into quality family time.
🌟 What Makes It Special?
📚 Personalized Learning: Lessons designed to support each child's literacy development.
⏰ Just 20 Minutes: Short, manageable sessions that fit into busy family schedules.
🎥 Built-In Videos: Engaging instructional content to help children learn.
👨👩👧 Parent-Friendly Teaching Scripts: Easy-to-follow guidance so parents can actively support their child's progress.
💙 FREE Access: Available to families with a St. Louis County Library card.
Whether your child is just beginning to read or building on skills they've already learned, Literacy Leap offers another way to encourage learning at home.
📍 How to Get Started
All you need is a St. Louis County Library card to access the platform.
💡 A little learning each day can make a big difference! If you have a young reader at home, this new library resource is worth exploring.
🎲🎉 Game On! Family Game Night Is Coming to MADE for Kids! ✨
Courtesy: The Magic House
Looking for a fun way to spend an evening with the family? MADE for Kids, part of The Magic House, is bringing generations together for a special Family Game Night on Friday, October 23!
Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and classic games that everyone knows and loves. And the best part? Admission is just $10 per family! 🎟️
🎮 Let the Games Begin!
Whether you're a board game champion or just looking to have some fun, there's something for everyone!
🃏 UNO: Race to get rid of your cards before anyone else!
♟️ Checkers: Challenge your family to a classic battle of strategy.
🎱 BINGO: Get ready to shout "BINGO!" as you play the night away!
Designed for ages 4–94, this event is all about bringing kids, parents, and grandparents together for an evening of unforgettable family fun.
📅 Event Details
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: MADE for Kids
Admission: $10 per family
Ages: 4–94
💛 Put Down the Screens and Pick Up the Fun!
Family Game Night is the perfect excuse to unplug, reconnect, and make some memories together. Whether you're playing to win or simply enjoying the company, everyone can join in on the excitement!
🎲 Ready to play? Gather your family and get your tickets for an evening of classic games and big smiles!
❄️🚜 Snowplows in 94-Degree Weather? MoDOT Gears Up for Winter Across St. Louis! ☀️🌨️
Courtesy: MoDOT - St. Louis
Snowplows in October? With temperatures soaring into the 90s? You read that right!
Drivers across the St. Louis area may have spotted an unusual sight on local highways this week as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) conducted its annual Winter Operations Drill on October 13–14, 2026.
Despite Tuesday's forecast high of 94 degrees, MoDOT crews were preparing for something much colder: Missouri's unpredictable winter weather!
🚜 Why Were Snowplows on the Roads?
The annual drill helps MoDOT prepare its equipment, employees, and emergency response systems before the first major winter storm arrives.
During the two-day exercise, crews were scheduled to:
❄️ Test Snowplow Equipment: Check that vehicles and winter maintenance equipment are ready for action.
🛣️ Practice Snow Routes: Drive assigned routes along Missouri highways and state roads.
🚨 Activate Emergency Operations Centers: Practice coordinating responses to winter weather emergencies.
📡 Test Communication Systems: Make sure crews can communicate effectively when severe weather strikes.
The exercises were scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., with snowplows traveling highways and state routes throughout the St. Louis region.
🌨️ Preparing Today for Safer Roads Tomorrow!
While the sight of snowplows rolling through summer-like temperatures might seem strange, the preparation serves an important purpose: helping crews respond efficiently when snow and ice make driving dangerous.
MoDOT's goal is to have its winter operations ready so crews can clear roadways and help motorists travel safely following winter storms.
💙 A big thank-you to the MoDOT crews working behind the scenes to keep Missouri roads safe this winter!
So if you spotted a snowplow under the blazing October sun, don't worry—winter hasn't arrived early. MoDOT was simply getting ready for when it does!