Children First

Children First Our Kids, Our Future
Bringing the West Metro community together to support youth so young people thrive. This is the official Children First (St.

Welcome to Children First, where our mission is to shape a brighter future for children in our community. Our commitment to partnership is at the core of our efforts because we believe that together, we can empower our children to thrive and become the leaders of tomorrow. When we say "all kids," we mean it; equity is our guiding principle. In our community, we strive to eliminate any disparities

in opportunities that children may face, ensuring that each child can reach their full potential. Transparency is another cornerstone of our organization; we're dedicated to sharing the concrete steps we take annually to fulfill our mission. Our driving force is hope; we firmly believe that by working hand in hand, we can pave the way for our kids to enjoy a bright, healthy, and successful future. Join us in putting children first and building a stronger, more equitable community together. Louis Park, MN) page. We strive to preserve online decorum, meaning this page will be moderated. We will remove posts that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, religious or other group. We also reserve the right to delete spam, posts that advocate illegal activity and posts that infringe on copyright.

Today's the day! Join us for the Ice Cream Social at the Recreation Outdoor Center from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our cele...
08/08/2026

Today's the day! Join us for the Ice Cream Social at the Recreation Outdoor Center from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our celebration of reading. Pick up a free book, enjoy some ice cream, and so much more!

08/07/2026
08/04/2026

New for the 2026 Summer Reading Festival!

Attend three or more festival events, get your free bookmark punched, and submit it by the end of the festival for your kids to be entered to win one of several book bundles!

There's several themed book bundles to win, including a hockey bundle with tickets to a Minnesota Frost game (courtesy of the PWHL), a bowling bundle with a bowling party voucher (courtesy of The Park Tavern), and so much more!

Check out full giveaway details and rules at www.children-first.org/summer-reading-festival/

07/31/2026

Summer is a busy time here at Children First, especially with the St. Louis Park Summer Reading Festival starting next week!

Hear more about what we've been up to in this month's video and newsletter at https://bit.ly/450lEuZ

07/30/2026

The Community Stories-a-Thon will once again cap off the Summer Reading Festival with a full day of stories, activities, and free books!

This fun event, hosted by the St. Louis Park Library, takes place on Friday, August 14th from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM and features children's book read-alongs from special community guests.

Join us for all 12 Summer Reading Festival events from August 8-14, 2026! Learn more by visiting children-first.org/summer-reading-festival

07/30/2026

Hang out with the St. Louis Park, Minnesota Police Department and the Summer Reading Festival at Ainsworth Park on Thursday, August 13th for Basketball in the Park!

Join us for free basketball fun and pick out a children's book to bring home!

Join us for all 12 Summer Reading Festival events from August 8-14, 2026! Learn more by visiting children-first.org/summer-reading-festival

07/29/2026

Become a Garden Knight and help bring the royal garden to life at A Garden Knight Adventure at Benilde-St. Margaret's, part of the 2026 Summer Reading Festival!

Journey through a story walk, decorate a pot, plant a seed, and discover what plants need to grow. This interactive adventure is perfect for young gardeners and imaginative explorers! Pick up a free children's book at the Summer Reading Festival table that will bloom your kids' imagination!

Join us for all 12 Summer Reading Festival events from August 8-14, 2026! Learn more by visiting children-first.org/summer-reading-festival

07/28/2026

St. Louis Park's weeklong Summer Reading Festival turns literacy into hands-on experiences in community and nature for kids and families.

07/28/2026

Join the Summer Reading Festival and The Park Theater Company for the annual St. Louis Park Community Talent Show at the Wolfe Park Amphitheater on Wednesday, August 12, 2026!

Watch your neighbors show off their talents, and pick up a free children's book at the Summer Reading Festival table during the event.

Join us for all 12 Summer Reading Festival events from August 8-14, 2026! Learn more by visiting children-first.org/summer-reading-festival

07/27/2026

Get ready to dance, wiggle, and sing as the St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation Department welcomes back the fan-favorite Teddy Bear Band to the Wolfe Park Amphitheater stage!

This family-friendly morning concert is a staple of the Summer Reading Festival. We hope everyone enjoys a fun morning filled with music and free books!

Join us for all 12 Summer Reading Festival events from August 8-14, 2026! Learn more by visiting children-first.org/summer-reading-festival

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2700 Louisiana Avenue S #26724
Saint Louis Park, MN
55426

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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