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BYOB Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!Didn't have time to do any pleasu...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!

There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In:

From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. 

Event Details:

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Craft generic:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Event Details:

Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

What the Mug? DIY Sharpie Mugs and Snacks

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Creating your own mug? You've come to the right place! Using Sharpies and your imagination design a beautiful mug. We will even fill your mug with cocoa and cookies. For ages 9 and...

Registration
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Creating your own mug? You've come to the right place! Using Sharpies and your imagination design a beautiful mug. We will even fill your mug with cocoa and cookies. For ages 9 and up. Preregistration strongly encouraged. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Night

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen night EFP:

Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. 

Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

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+

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tea Talks

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Graffiti Art Workshop

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Graffiti art class for teens and tweens ages 10+. Learn the techniques and basics of graffiti art and various art mediums while discussing its history and use. Looking at artists o...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Graffiti art class for teens and tweens ages 10+. Learn the techniques and basics of graffiti art and various art mediums while discussing its history and use.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Job Corps Information Table

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults 25 years and older who have a disability t...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Work & Careers
Event Details:

Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club:

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. 

Event Details:

We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and tee...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. 

We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and teens. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Chess Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rice Hall at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 c...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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. It meets every Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help yo...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crochet Crafters

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come and join us for the fun of learning to crochet!This program is a series of classes on the basics of crochet and making 3D objects.Class one- Intro to hooks and chainsClass two...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and join us for the fun of learning to crochet!

This program is a series of classes on the basics of crochet and making 3D objects.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Ukulele Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Freestyle Lego Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto Rican, Almost a...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto RicanAlmost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Sew

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 crafter...

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen gaming club (fri):

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

Event Details:

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. Tw...

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!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Gaming Friday

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Nothing to do before the weekend? Don't want to spend your summer gaming alone? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Sma...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Nothing to do before the weekend? Don't want to spend your summer gaming alone? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash tournament. We'll be gaming every Friday this summer!

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Switch Gaming On Fridays

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Switch It Up!:

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

Event Details:

On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Game Day

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for a place to play D&D with your friends? Want a place to play Magic the Gathering? Are you looking for other players to join their games? Come to the Central ...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Are you looking for a place to play D&D with your friends? Want a place to play Magic the Gathering? Are you looking for other players to join their games? Come to the Central Branch once a month for our open gaming day.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Saturday Morning Rewind

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Relax with us and return to a simpler time of cartoons and sweet cereals. We'll provide breakfast foods, cartoons, and crafts. You can come in your comfiest pajamas or loungewear. ...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Relax with us and return to a simpler time of cartoons and sweet cereals. We'll provide breakfast foods, cartoons, and crafts. You can come in your comfiest pajamas or loungewear.  

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Jewelry Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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 jewel...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Metal Art

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Explore three types of artistic metal work - embossed metal, punched metal, and Hojalata (Mexican Folk Art).

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore three types of artistic metal work - embossed metal, punched metal, and Hojalata (Mexican Folk Art).

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Got Game? After Hours Table Top Gaming for Teens

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Exploding Kittens? Catan? Chutes and Ladders? Apples to Apples? Dungeons and Dragons? Whatever your favorite game, we will be playing it at our After Hours Game Night for Teens. Ea...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Exploding Kittens? Catan? Chutes and Ladders? Apples to Apples? Dungeons and Dragons? Whatever your favorite game, we will be playing it at our After Hours Game Night for Teens. Eat pizza, play games. Ages 12-18. Preregistration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.