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Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Tea Talks in script, surrounded by cartoon teacups and tea bags

Tea Talks

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.

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Microwave Meals

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! 

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

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! 

Pink baking supplies on an ice blue background

Cookies & Cocoa

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield 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: East Springfield 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+

Vibrant picture of silicone spatulas, slotted spoons, and turners

Mug Brownies

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
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: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
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.

Tea Talks in script, surrounded by cartoon teacups and tea bags

Tea Talks

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.

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What's Cooking Cookbook Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
What's Cooking:

Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. 

Event Details:

Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. 

Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!

Vibrant picture of silicone spatulas, slotted spoons, and turners

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.

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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. 

Pink baking supplies on an ice blue background

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+

Tea Talks in script, surrounded by cartoon teacups and tea bags

Tea Talks

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.

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Spice Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rice Hall at Central Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Each month on the 3rd Wednesday, receive a spice sample from the Sout...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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Microwave Meals

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! 

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

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! 

Pink baking supplies on an ice blue background

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+

Christmas Eve

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Christmas Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Pink baking supplies on an ice blue background

Cookies & Cocoa

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park 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: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
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+

New Year's Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Teapot with small tea cups and a cup of coffee with cream in the shape of a heart

Hot Chocolate Cafe

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Warm up to the New Year at our hot chocolate bar! Drink it straight or add some delicious "mix-in's" like a cinnamon stick, mini marshmallows, flavored syrup, Nutella, eggnog, and ...

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Warm up to the New Year at our hot chocolate bar! Drink it straight or add some delicious "mix-in's" like a cinnamon stick, mini marshmallows, flavored syrup, Nutella, eggnog, and whipped cream. All ages.

Teapot with small tea cups and a cup of coffee with cream in the shape of a heart

Hot Chocolate Cafe

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Warm up to the New Year at our hot chocolate bar! Drink it straight or add some delicious "mix-in's" like a cinnamon stick, mini marshmallows, flavored syrup, Nutella, eggnog, and ...

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Warm up to the New Year at our hot chocolate bar! Drink it straight or add some delicious "mix-in's" like a cinnamon stick, mini marshmallows, flavored syrup, Nutella, eggnog, and whipped cream. All ages.

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Microwave Meals

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! 

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

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! 

Tea Talks

Saturday, January 4, 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! 

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Shake! Shake! Shake! Make Your Own Butter

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Using heavy cream, a jar full of marbles and a lot of shaking you can make your own butter and buttermilk to take home. For ages 9 and up, younger with supervision .

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Using heavy cream, a jar full of marbles and a lot of shaking you can make your own butter and buttermilk to take home. For ages 9 and up, younger with supervision .