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Choose Your Own Adventure Story Time

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us after school for a snack and a story- but not just any story! Each week we will read a Choose Your Own Adventure book together and decide which path the group should take. ...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us after school for a snack and a story- but not just any story! Each week we will read a Choose Your Own Adventure book together and decide which path the group should take. What will you choose? For tweens, ages 9-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

BYOB Club

Tuesday, October 8, 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, October 9, 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wow Wednesdays!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us every other Wednesday in September, October, and November at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it ...

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

Join us every other Wednesday in September, October, and November at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. 

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, October 9, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Night

Wednesday, October 9, 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, October 9, 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.

Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club

Thursday, October 10, 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 "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, October 10, 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Ukulele Club

Thursday, October 10, 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, October 10, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Art Explorers

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Thursdays this fall, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have f...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Thursdays this fall, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun! Recommended for art lovers 6-11, no art experience required.

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.

Mason Square Bingo!

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a thrilling evening of Bingo at the Mason Square Library! Test your luck, have fun, and win exciting prizes with friends and fellow community members.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a thrilling evening of Bingo at the Mason Square Library! Test your luck, have fun, and win exciting prizes with friends and fellow community members.

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

Open Sew

Friday, October 11, 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, October 11, 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, October 11, 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, October 11, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Freestyle Club

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build usin...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Read with Coach the Therapy Dog

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog. This...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog. 

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

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open sew:

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

Event Details:

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own proj...

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

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

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own project and meet other sewers. Share your skills and tips with others!

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

Fall Craft Cart

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come and play with the Craft Cart for an art related activity. We will have an assortment of art supplies available for you to experiment with. We will have Model Magic clay, paint...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and play with the Craft Cart for an art related activity. We will have an assortment of art supplies available for you to experiment with. We will have Model Magic clay, paints and more for families to use. For ages 6-13. 

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

Decorate a Caldron

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Double, double toil and trouble;Fire burn and caldron bubble.With hot glue we will create,Then on the caldron we will paint;Make your caldron unique by adding raised decorations an...

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

Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and caldron bubble.
With hot glue we will create,
Then on the caldron we will paint;

Make your caldron unique by adding raised decorations and colorful paint!

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

Build a Buddy: Puppet Creation

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come out for a step by step instruction on building a professional level puppet! Teens will be able to come in and work alongside a librarian to learn the basics steps of pupp...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come out for a step by step instruction on building a professional level puppet! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday