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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sketchtober Drawing Challenge for Teens
All Day
10/1–10/31
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Would you like to participate in a drawing challenge for October? Join Meg as we draw our way through the Inktober Drawing Challenge.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep-Mar
2025
Reading Dragons and Friends
All Day
9/2–3/30
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Games
Event Details:
Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game at Sixteen Acres Branch Library! The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn! Print or ask a librarian for a reading tracker to get started.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Banned Book Week Take & Make
All Day
10/5–10/11
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Celebrate your right to choose what you want to read by making a banned/challenged book cover keychain!
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Cancelled
Babies & Toddlers
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group
10:30am–11:30am
Mason Square Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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11:30am |
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12:15pm |
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12:30pm |
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12:45pm |
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1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm–2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
Games
Event Details:
The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn.
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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2:15pm |
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2:30pm |
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
2:30pm–3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! ¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Mobile Farmers Market
3:00pm–3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
3:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Microwave Meals
3:15pm–4:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events,
Classes & Workshops,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
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4:00pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Gaming Wednesday
4:00pm–5:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games! We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Library Express at Pine Point
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Conversation Circle
4:00pm–5:00pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Library Location:
Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Join us weekly for the opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal, drop-in setting. This program is geared towards adult and older teens who have intermediate and advanced-level English skills to practice and expand vocabulary.
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4:45pm |
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5:00pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Family Game Night
5:00pm–7:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Join us on Wednesday nights to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and we will periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Teen Night
5:00pm–7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games
Event Details:
Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend.
Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
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5:30pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me
5:30pm–6:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Practice your Spanish in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
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Reservation
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Computer Lab
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Reservation
East Forest Park Branch
Oct
8
2025
Wed
EFP Civic Association Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Meeting of the East Forest Park Civic Association
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Mysterious Massachusetts
6:00pm–7:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Performances
Event Details:
Every state has ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Salem Witch Trials. From sea-side ghosts, to UFOs over the Berkshires, Massachusetts has a rich history of paranormal legend, odd events, and strange denizens.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Silent Book Club
6:00pm–7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.
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6:45pm |
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7:15pm |
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