Budding Bookworms Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older 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.

Home City Families Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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.

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.

Reservation

C3 Community Police Meetings

11:00am - 12:30pm
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

C3 Community Police Meetings 

Live Reptile Show with Riverside Reptiles

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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.

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.

Knot Just Knitters

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Café 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 welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Potion Bottles Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.

Potion Bottles Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.

Roll for Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Step right up and try your luck making art with randomly chosen materials! Roll the die four times to have fate choose your background, print supplies, texture, and something to give your art EXTRA.  

Open Studio Tuesdays

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.

Little Adventures Storytime

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable!

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.

African Drumming and Movement Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

This uplifting rhythmic drumming session will teach children basic drumming techniques while building confidence and an appreciation for other cultures of music and dance.

Live Reptile Show with Riverside Reptiles

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.

Teen Writing Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities!

Kids Kitchen

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? 

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

Reservation

Eager Readers Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome.  The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction.

Email Basics

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Event Details:

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills. Learn the basics of email.