Reservation

Baby and Me Group

10:00am - 11:00am
East Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Come get together with other families with young children to play, talk, socialize and have fun! For children birth to pre-walkers. Developmentally appropriate materials will be provided. Bring a blanket for baby to move around on.

Knot Just Knitters

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location: East Springfield Branch
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 welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Flowers in The City / Flores en La Ciudad

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a bilingual presentation by local author/musician, Dulce Santana where she'll share a reading of her book about the beauty and richness of different cultures, nationalities and races followed by music and a craft activity.

Sensory Friendly Inclusive Programs for All Ages

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

During this presentation youth librarians and educators will be introduced to a variety of sensory friendly inclusive programs for all ages followed by Q&A.

Knot Just Knitters

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location: Mason Square Branch
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 welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Open Sew

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

Drop-In Chess

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Café Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun!

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! 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.

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.

Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts!

It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome!

Gaming Fridays

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

End of the week blues got you down? Join us for a game.

Visit the Forest Park branch on Fridays after school for some gaming fun in the teen area! We'll have a variety of board and card games along with our Nintendo Switch! For t(w)eens, ages 11-18. From 3:30-4:30pm. 

Fine Art Fridays

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Become one of the great artists of your time by creating in the style of famous artists such as VanGogh.

Art lessons will include an introduction to a specific artist with plenty of time to create your own masterpiece to bring home. Well suited for 7-11 year olds, but younger children with accompanying grown ups are welcome to come and create.