This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Learn to Knit Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Read with Duchess the Dog Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess will share some fun stories with you. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Read with Duchess the Dog 1:00pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess will share some fun stories with you. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Faux Leather Gift Card Wallet Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Sew a faux leather wallet that will elevate any boring gift card to a gift worthy of the truest friend View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Faux Leather Gift Card Wallet 1:00pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Sew a faux leather wallet that will elevate any boring gift card to a gift worthy of the truest friend
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 Oct 13 2025 Mon Closing Indigenous Peoples' Day All Day 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
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dominoes Club Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Dominoes Club 11:00am–1:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.
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 Sew Fun! Drop-In Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 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! View Details 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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 LEGO to the Library! Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue LEGO to the Library! 3:30pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Switch It Up! Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesday Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Civic Engagement Age Group: Teens Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens, Adults Join the Brightwood Branch Library for a monthly event where anime & manga enthusiasts gather to watch and discuss the anime of the day, whether it's a show from years gone by or the hottest current obsession. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Anime Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Join the Brightwood Branch Library for a monthly event where anime & manga enthusiasts gather to watch and discuss the anime of the day, whether it's a show from years gone by or the hottest current obsession.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dog Man Megafan Party Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Calling all fans of Dog Man. Celebrate Dog Man with special activities. Learn how to draw Dog Man, play games, and more! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Dog Man Megafan Party 5:30pm–6:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Calling all fans of Dog Man. Celebrate Dog Man with special activities. Learn how to draw Dog Man, play games, and more! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Chess Club Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Civic Engagement, Games Age Group: Teens, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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.
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 Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In: 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. View Details 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 Oct 15 2025 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & 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 Mobile Farmers Market Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. View Details 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 Oct 15 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group WOW Wednesday! Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us every other Wednesday 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 15 2025 Wed WOW Wednesday! 3:00pm–4:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us every other Wednesday 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 Crafternoon for All Ages Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Get crafty! Let's make something together. View Details 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 Oct 15 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each month, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Silent Book Club Junior 4:00pm–4:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each month, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circle Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Express at Pine Point Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us weekly for the opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal, drop-in setting. This program is geared towards adult and older teens who have intermediate and advanced-level English skills to practice and expand vocabulary. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Conversation Circle 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Express at Pine Point Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us weekly for the opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal, drop-in setting. This program is geared towards adult and older teens who have intermediate and advanced-level English skills to practice and expand vocabulary.
This event is in the "Teens" group Tarot 101 with Mike Wood of Mystic Willow Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens Join Mike Wood of Ludlow's Mystic Willow for an evening of self-discovery through the fascinating world of Tarot and Oracle Cards! Learn the basics to get started and begin reading your cards! Perfect for the season!Teen 14-20 Welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Tarot 101 with Mike Wood of Mystic Willow 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join Mike Wood of Ludlow's Mystic Willow for an evening of self-discovery through the fascinating world of Tarot and Oracle Cards! Learn the basics to get started and begin reading your cards! Perfect for the season!Teen 14-20 Welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Family Game Night Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us on Wednesday nights to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and we will periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us on Wednesday nights to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and we will periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Night Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 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. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+ View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Shadow, Sound, Spectacle Presents: Literary Monsters Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Community Events, Performances Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Part concert, part puppet show, part ghost story. This 50-minute multimedia performance reimagines classic literary monsters through queer, musical shadow theater and features a world premiere video. View Details 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 Oct 15 2025 Wed Shadow, Sound, Spectacle Presents: Literary Monsters 6:00pm–7:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Performances Event Details: Part concert, part puppet show, part ghost story. This 50-minute multimedia performance reimagines classic literary monsters through queer, musical shadow theater and features a world premiere video.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month? Who’s ready for fun art challenges? View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month? Who’s ready for fun art challenges?
