This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Calm Coloring Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:30pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 Ghost Decorations Craft Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Come make hanging ghosts to decorate your space for Halloween! This is an all ages craft with materials provided. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 18 2025 Sat Ghost Decorations Craft 1:00pm–2:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Come make hanging ghosts to decorate your space for Halloween! This is an all ages craft with materials provided.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Rube Goldberg Challenge Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children, Tweens Your challenge, should you choose to accept it: create a Rube Goldberg Machine, which completes a simple task through an elaborate series of steps. See STEM principles in action with this fun, hands-on activity. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Rube Goldberg Challenge 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Your challenge, should you choose to accept it: create a Rube Goldberg Machine, which completes a simple task through an elaborate series of steps. See STEM principles in action with this fun, hands-on activity.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together. For families. During open hours. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together. For families. During open hours.
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 Code Builders 2.0 Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 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. 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 20 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage 3:30pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage.
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 21, 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 21 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 21, 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 21 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 21, 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 21 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 21, 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 21 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Read with a Ranger Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Read with a Ranger at the Brightwood Branch Library! Springfield National Park Ranger Jen will read a story and talk about the nature that's all around us in the city! 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 21 2025 Tue Read with a Ranger 4:00pm–4:45pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Read with a Ranger at the Brightwood Branch Library! Springfield National Park Ranger Jen will read a story and talk about the nature that's all around us in the city!
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 22, 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 22 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 22, 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 22 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 "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 22, 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 22 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Fall Fest Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Celebrate fall at the library with outdoor games, snacks, arts and crafts and a special appearance by the Arcade on Wheels! 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 22 2025 Wed Fall Fest 3:00pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Games Event Details: Celebrate fall at the library with outdoor games, snacks, arts and crafts and a special appearance by the Arcade on Wheels!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Microwave Meals Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Age Group: Tweens, Teens Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Family Game Night Wednesday, October 22, 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 22 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Backyard Astronomy: Tips for Successful Stargazing! Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for a very special evening with the Aldrich Astronomical Society! 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 22 2025 Wed Backyard Astronomy: Tips for Successful Stargazing! 6:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Join us for a very special evening with the Aldrich Astronomical Society!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club Thursday, October 23, 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 23 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?
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages
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 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group LEGO Challenge Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 24 2025 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Gaming Friday Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this year! Recommended for ages 12 - 18. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Gaming Friday 3:30pm–5:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this year! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Read with Henry the Rabbit Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Read with Henry the Rabbit 4:00pm–5:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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.
