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Discover Fiero Code

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn to code! Do you like video games, robotics, and website design or just think it's neat. Come to Fiero Code Information session to learn about a library reso...

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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Want to learn to code! 

Do you like video games, robotics, and website design or just think it's neat. 

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

Discover Domino Makers Club!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity...

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity to build on their own!

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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.

Discover Sharktastic Sharks

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Shark Week started to raise awareness of these fascinating and often maligned creatures and to devote conservation efforts concerning them. Find out the facts and the fiction surro...

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Library Location: Online
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Shark Week started to raise awareness of these fascinating and often maligned creatures and to devote conservation efforts concerning them.

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.

Discover Embroidery

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ever wanted to try embroidery? Join us for a 2-part class for beginners and people who want to refresh their skills. Once you learn common stitches, you can stitch all sort of thin...

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Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Ever wanted to try embroidery? Join us for a 2-part class for beginners and people who want to refresh their skills. Once you learn common stitches, you can stitch all sort of things!

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.

Discover Ukulele

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Discover playing the ukulele in this one-shot class for adults! Learn some chords, and strum some songs - and if you wish, use your library card to check out a ukulele to take home...

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Registration
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Discover playing the ukulele in this one-shot class for adults! Learn some chords, and strum some songs - and if you wish, use your library card to check out a ukulele to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Discover (Model!) Car Racing

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all racing fans!  We supply a model car body and wheels, paint and stickers. You supply your awesome imagination. Due to small parts, this program is for children...

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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all racing fans!  We supply a model car body and wheels, paint and stickers. You supply your awesome 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.

Monday Funday

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Discover how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week! We'll play, build, craft, and create! Geared for children ages 5 an...

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

Discover how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week! We'll play, build, craft, and create! Geared for children ages 5 and up. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Discover Pyrography (Wood Burning)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us to learn the art of pyrography (wood burning). Using a wood burning pen, young adults will have the opportunity to create their own designs on a wood square to take home. F...

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us to learn the art of pyrography (wood burning). Using a wood burning pen, young adults will have the opportunity to create their own designs on a wood square to take home. For ages 13+. 

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

Discover the Whalemobile

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Games, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Meet Nile, a life-size inflatable humpback whale. Children are taken inside the belly of the whale to learn hands-on about these majestic creatures and how the environment impacts ...

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Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games, Performances
Event Details:

Meet Nile, a life-size inflatable humpback whale. Children are taken inside the belly of the whale to learn hands-on about these majestic creatures and how the environment impacts them- and us.

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.

Discover How to Play the Ukulele

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time! Julie will teach anyone from 3 to 93 how to play the ukulele in this fun session. This program is specifically geared toward fa...

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time! Julie will teach anyone from 3 to 93 how to play the ukulele in this fun session. This program is specifically geared toward families, so plan on participating with your child under 9.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Discover Pyrography (Wood Burning)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us to learn the art of pyrography (wood burning). Using a wood burning pen, young adults will have the opportunity to create their own designs on a wood square to take home. F...

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

Join us to learn the art of pyrography (wood burning). Using a wood burning pen, young adults will have the opportunity to create their own designs on a wood square to take home. For ages 13+. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Discover Mindful Doodling

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the meditative properties of drawing repetitive patterns. Keep a design notebook and learn to create a doodle tile. For ages 16+

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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Discover the meditative properties of drawing repetitive patterns. Keep a design notebook and learn to create a doodle tile. For ages 16+

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

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

Discover African Drumming and Movement Class

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Music general:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

Event Details:

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing t...

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.

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

Any Movie Discussion Club

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Any Movie Club:

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

Event Details:

Discuss movies and show off your movie trivia knowledge. Teens and Adults 13+.

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

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

Discuss movies and show off your movie trivia knowledge. Teens and Adults 13+.

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.

Discover Ice Dyeing

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Cool off this summer by letting ice cubes help you design an amazing tie-dye style tote bag. Perfect for carrying home a few books or for packing a bathing suit and goggles.

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

Cool off this summer by letting ice cubes help you design an amazing tie-dye style tote bag. Perfect for carrying home a few books or for packing a bathing suit and goggles.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Discover Back to School

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for reassuring stories about the big first day!  Make a (pretend) paper bag backpack for your favorite doll or stuffed animal and a bookworm pencil topper for yourself...

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

Join us for reassuring stories about the big first day!  Make a (pretend) paper bag backpack for your favorite doll or stuffed animal and a bookworm pencil topper for yourself.  Ideal for ages 3-6 with older children 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.

Discover the Musical Petting Zoo

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a vio...

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

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.

Discover Sensational Snakes for Kids

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet some very sssspecial guests at the library! Snakes are fascinating yet often misunderstood animals. Find out all about them and make some new serpent friends along the way. Th...

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Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Meet some very sssspecial guests at the library! Snakes are fascinating yet often misunderstood animals. Find out all about them and make some new serpent friends along the way.

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.

Discover African Drumming and Movement Class

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Music general:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

Event Details:

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing t...

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Registration
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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.

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

Discover the Makerspace

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will...

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

The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!

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

Discover Music Fun With Tom Sieling

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Find your voice this summer! Sing along with Tom on this interactive excursion that will have you movin' and groovin' to your favorite kids' tunes.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Find your voice this summer! Sing along with Tom on this interactive excursion that will have you movin' and groovin' to your favorite kids' tunes.

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.

Discover Tiny Tots Sensory Fun!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Bring your little ones for some sensory fun and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Every other Tuesday @ FP we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to w...

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Bring your little ones for some sensory fun and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Every other Tuesday @ FP 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.

Discover Sensational Snakes

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet some very sssspecial guests at the library! Snakes are fascinating yet often misunderstood animals. Find out all about them and make some new serpent friends along the way. Pr...

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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Meet some very sssspecial guests at the library! Snakes are fascinating yet often misunderstood animals. Find out all about them and make some new serpent friends along the way. Presented by Joy Marzolf from "Joys of Nature".

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

Discover Yoga for All

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come learn your new favorite yoga poses on Wednesday afternoons this August. These free yoga classes are for all ages and all abilities. Instructor Hannah Ketchum will be the instr...

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn your new favorite yoga poses on Wednesday afternoons this August. These free yoga classes are for all ages and all abilities. Instructor Hannah Ketchum will be the instructor for this four week series. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.