Event List

In Japan, there is a tradition called "A Gathering of 100 Weird Tales" where people sit in a candlelit room and tell scary stories. After each story, a candle is blown out, leaving the room darker with each tale, till the room is pitch black.

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

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. 

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! 

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

We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.

A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

Join us for an evening of creative fun for the whole family. Paint your very own masterpiece while sipping on tasty beverages. All materials provided.

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?

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.

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

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

Join us at the Brightwood Branch where we will be making our own hot chocolate in a jar mix that can be a gift for the holiday season or as a special treat on a cold winters day.

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders aged 5-11!

Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon. 

Start Your Engines! ...or better yet Stack Your Bricks! Celebrate STEM by building your very own Lego Derby Car and race it against your peers to compete for the grand prize. Materials provided.

Decorate your own spectacular journal with paper, markers, stamps, and more to tell your story. Draw inspiration from Dork Diaries or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Let your imagination run wild.  Then bring your journal home and get writing.

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

Come enjoy the art of embroidery every Monday afternoon in November. All skill levels welcome- from beginner to advanced. All materials provided. While supplies last. Ages 10+