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Paperback Hedgehog

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in all day to learn how to make a friendly hedgehog out of a retired paperback book! They're the perfect reading buddy. 

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

Drop-in all day to learn how to make a friendly hedgehog out of a retired paperback book! They're the perfect reading buddy. 

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, April 23, 2025 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.

Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Fly over to the East Forest Park Branch Library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. This pro...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Fly over to the East Forest Park Branch Library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey.

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, April 23, 2025 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Switch Gaming Wednesday

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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 o...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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.

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, April 23, 2025 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Make Your Own Fantastical Fairy and Gnome Garden

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Welcome Spring with your own Fantastical Fairy, or Gnome Garden. Using natural and supplied figures create a magical space for a gnome or fairy. For ages 9-18. Wednesday, April 23r...

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

Welcome Spring with your own Fantastical Fairy, or Gnome Garden. Using natural and supplied figures create a magical space for a gnome or fairy. For ages 9-18. Wednesday, April 23rd, 4-6pm.

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.

Crafternoons for Kids

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Craft generic:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Event Details:

For 6 weeks, the Central Library will be doing a crafts for kids Wednesday evenings.Every week will feature a new and exciting project to work on and take home!April 23 - ...

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

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

For 6 weeks, the Central Library will be doing a crafts for kids Wednesday evenings.

Every week will feature a new and exciting project to work on and take home!

April 23 - Constellation Embroidery

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Night

Wednesday, April 23, 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. 

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

Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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 and color your stress away. For tweens and teens. 

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 and color your stress away. For tweens and teens. 

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

Adult Chess Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rice Hall at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 c...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Freestyle Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help sessi...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.

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

Water Color Fun!

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Craft generic:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Event Details:

Join us in the Activity Den to experiment with water color painting! 

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 in the Activity Den to experiment with water color painting! 

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

Tea Talks

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! 

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

Teen Paint and Sip

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a drink from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!Open t...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a drink from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!

Open to teens 12-19.  

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewel...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Game DJs

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Performances, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Does your internal soundtrack sound like an old NES or Genesis game?Join us as we explore the world of 8-and 16-bit music production! We’ll be learning how to use classic Game Boy ...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances, Technology
Event Details:

Does your internal soundtrack sound like an old NES or Genesis game?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen RPG Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself the hero in your favorite stories? Do you like games where you tackle a problem as a group? Then table top RPG may be for you!...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself the hero in your favorite stories? Do you like games where you tackle a problem as a group? Then table top RPG may be for you!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

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

Garden Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!

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

Learn About Workers’ Rights in Massachusetts

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A representative of the Attorney General's office will present a Workers Rights Training that covers: legal rights as an employee (18+), what the minimum wage is, restaurant/server...

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Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A representative of the Attorney General's office will present a Workers Rights Training that covers: legal rights as an employee (18+), what the minimum wage is, restaurant/server wages, common violations, legal deductions, how to earn sick-time

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Code Builders 2.0

Monday, April 28, 2025 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 "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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dia de los Niños Celebration

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our first annual party honoring día de los niños/día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), a national celebration of multi-lingual children's and ...

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for our first annual party honoring día de los niños/día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), a national celebration of multi-lingual children's and family literacy!