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Open Studio Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 17, 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
Event Details:

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. Instruction and access to the equipment will be availab...

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Adventures Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable!

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 Questers of Indian Orchard

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.&nb...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up. 

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

Mug Brownies

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

A mini baking class for kids 5 and up! Learn to make a brownie in the microwave and enjoy this cozy treat with yummy toppings.

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

A mini baking class for kids 5 and up! Learn to make a brownie in the microwave and enjoy this cozy treat with yummy toppings.

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.

Kids Kitchen

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Kids Kitchen:

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? 

Event Details:

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? 

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

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

Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup:

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o...

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

 

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.
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, December 18, 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.

Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join our Circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning some initial Spanish.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join our Circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning some initial Spanish.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make Your Own Reindeer Food!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come make your own bag of reindeer food to lure this beautiful, wintery animal to your home! All supplies provided and Miss Chelsea will help you create your own unique mix for you...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come make your own bag of reindeer food to lure this beautiful, wintery animal to your home! All supplies provided and Miss Chelsea will help you create your own unique mix for your reindeer.

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

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
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. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cookies & Cocoa

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate winter at the library! Welcome the new season with a warm mug of hot cocoa and cookie decorating with bright colors and shimmering 'snow' sprinkles! Refreshments and...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Celebrate winter at the library! Welcome the new season with a warm mug of hot cocoa and cookie decorating with bright colors and shimmering 'snow' sprinkles! 

Refreshments and supplies provided. Ages 2+

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.

Crafternoon for All Ages

Wednesday, December 18, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Bedtime Stories

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Bedtime Stories:

Get cozy for this evening storytime.

Event Details:

Put on your PJs and bring your little ones for classic bedtime stories, soft music, and gentle movement before going home for bedtime. Children of all ages, and best friend stuffed...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get cozy for this evening storytime.

Put on your PJs and bring your little ones for classic bedtime stories, soft music, and gentle movement before going home for bedtime. Children of all ages, and best friend stuffed animals, are welcome!

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us each week for a quiet and sensory friendly storytime for babies and toddlers who are not yet walking. Siblings welcome!

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us each week for a quiet and sensory friendly storytime for babies and toddlers who are not yet walking. Siblings welcome!

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Circle Time Fun

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Circle Time Fun:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

Event Details:

Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup!  An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.  No registration required,...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup!  An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.  No registration required, just drop in. Birth to 5 years, siblings welcome. 

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Tiny Tots Sensory Fun

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Tiny tots:

Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!

Event Details:

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

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.
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, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Meet Me at the Library!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. Come with your friends or make some new ones weekly at our ne...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. 

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Freestyle Lego Club

Thursday, December 19, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older siblings w...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! 
For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Freestyle Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SA Community Room at 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 Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to b...

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

Home City Families Playgroup

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

Event Details:

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

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.

Cookies & Cocoa

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate winter at the library! Welcome the new season with a warm mug of hot cocoa and cookie decorating with bright colors and shimmering 'snow' sprinkles! Refreshments and...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Celebrate winter at the library! Welcome the new season with a warm mug of hot cocoa and cookie decorating with bright colors and shimmering 'snow' sprinkles! 

Refreshments and supplies provided. Ages 2+