Decorate Bookmarks for National Library Week!

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Let's celebrate National Library Week with decorating your own wooden bookmark! 

Supplies will be provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

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.

Learn Tai Chi

11:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages.

Decorate Bookmarks for National Library Week!

11:30am–2:00pm
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Let's celebrate National Library Week with decorating your own book marks!

Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!

A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates with Kim Larkin

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation covers everything you need to know about java. Learn about the history of both coffee and chocolate, preparation techniques, and pioneers of both industries while enjoying delicious samples! Adults 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Teen Paint & Sip

1:00pm–2:30pm
Tweens, Teens
East Springfield Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a warm hot cocoa or tea. Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!

Open to teens 12-19.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Writers' Workshop

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a creative writer? Come build community and improve your writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Participants will focus on particular skills based off the prompts for that month.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Teen RPG Group

1:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself as the hero in your favorite stories? Do you enjoy games that require you to tackle a problem as a group? Then, tabletop RPG may be for you!

Decorative Glasses

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a wine glass or beer mug using paint pens. Trace our pre-printed images and lettered phrases or create your own free-hand masterpiece. No previous art experience necessary!