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Mothers Day Cards

All Day 5/1 - 5/11
Special Events
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Mother's Day is May 12. Drop by and make a card for a special mom, grandma, aunt or friend. All supplies are included. 

Virtual Event
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Mother's Day is May 12. Drop by and make a card for a special mom, grandma, aunt or friend. All supplies are included. 

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.

Code Builders 2.0

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Knights

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment.

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.

My Own Creation Mondays

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Crafting makerspace:

The EFP Makerspace is open! Discover what you can create.

Event Details:

Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, record...

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

The EFP Makerspace is open! Discover what you can create.

Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!

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

Tuesday, May 7, 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.

BYOB Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, 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: Tweens, 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, May 8, 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.
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.

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 vegetable...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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.

Make a Mother's Day Votive for Mom or Grandma!

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Make a lovely votive jar for your mom, grandma, aunt, abuela, or any super-heroine in your life for Mother's Day. For ages 11-18, Wednesday May 8th, 3-5:30 pm. Indian Orchard Commu...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make a lovely votive jar for your mom, grandma, aunt, abuela, or any super-heroine in your life for Mother's Day. For ages 11-18, Wednesday May 8th, 3-5:30 pm. Indian Orchard Community Room. For more information please call (413)263-6846.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Crafting Circle

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Craft generic:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Event Details:

Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, or anything else you desire. We will provide embroidery materials, strings and needles, b...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, or anything else you desire. We will provide embroidery materials, strings and needles, but feel free to bring your own crafting projects to work on.

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, May 8, 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, May 8, 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.

I Said What I Said, I Wrote What I Meant: Poetry as Emotional Support

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For all our teens in grades 9-12, join us for an afternoon of poetry and spoken work presented by the Youth Mental Health Coalition and Tools for Success, LLC. Experience how creat...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

For all our teens in grades 9-12, join us for an afternoon of poetry and spoken work presented by the Youth Mental Health Coalition and Tools for Success, LLC. Experience how creative outlets can help us with our emotional wellness.

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

Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club

Thursday, May 9, 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, May 9, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Freestyle Lego Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Event Details:

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

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle building Lego 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Plant a Flower & Paint a Pot

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful gardening and art experience at the Mason Square Library! Patrons of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the joy of planting flowers and adding a...

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful gardening and art experience at the Mason Square Library! Patrons of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the joy of planting flowers and adding a personal touch by painting their very own pots.

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

Any Movie Discussion Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Any Movie Club:

Come talk about your favorite movies, and discover the next great thing to watch.

Event Details:

Discuss your favorite movies based on monthly themes and answer themed trivia. Please note that this is a discussion group, so we will talk about videos rather than watch them. Cop...

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come talk about your favorite movies, and discover the next great thing to watch.

Discuss your favorite movies based on monthly themes and answer themed trivia. Please note that this is a discussion group, so we will talk about videos rather than watch them. Copies of DVDs can be checked out for individual use.

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

Open Sew

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open sew:

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

Event Details:

Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all ...

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology
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 crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

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

Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club

Friday, May 10, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Learn to Draw

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Drawing workshop:

Learn how to draw in this three-session workshop that covers the tools of the trade and how to work with shape and volume.

Event Details:

Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art ...

Cancelled
Registration
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn how to draw in this three-session workshop that covers the tools of the trade and how to work with shape and volume.

Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art experience required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Stained Glass - Adult & Teen Crafternoon

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make your own stained glass masterpiece using common household supplies

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

Make your own stained glass masterpiece using common household supplies

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.

Rotunda Rhythms: The Marlborough St. Band

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotunda at Central Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

It's the return of the Rotunda Rhythms concert series at Central Library! Noah Staub and his local group The Marlborough St. Band with Special Guest Chestina Thrower will play rock...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

It's the return of the Rotunda Rhythms concert series at Central Library! Noah Staub and his local group The Marlborough St. Band with Special Guest Chestina Thrower will play rock and R&B for an uplifting good time! All ages are welcome.

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.

Mobile Farmers Market

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop every other Monday. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop every other Monday. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.