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No Sew Hand Warmers

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Stop by the Indian Orchard Branch Library and learn how to make a pair of pocket-sized hand warmers! Keep them for yourself, or give them away as a gift this holiday season!

Cancelled
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Stop by the Indian Orchard Branch Library and learn how to make a pair of pocket-sized hand warmers! Keep them for yourself, or give them away as a gift this holiday season!

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

Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop: A Creative & Relaxing Craft.

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Unwind and get creative at our Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop! This hands-on class teaches you the art of crafting candles. You will learn how to blend essential oils to create your own unique, calming scent profile.

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Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and get creative at our Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop! This hands-on class teaches you the art of crafting candles. You will learn how to blend essential oils to create your own unique, calming scent profile.

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

Candle Making

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come learn how to make your own soy-wax candle with us at the Mason Square Branch Library! We will have an array of colors, scents and dried flowers for you to use. For teens and adults 14+

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come learn how to make your own soy-wax candle with us at the Mason Square Branch Library! We will have an array of colors, scents and dried flowers for you to use. For teens and adults 14+

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew

All Day
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Card Making

All Day 12/15 - 12/20
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Stop by Mason Square to make a card for someone special. All ages. 

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

Stop by Mason Square to make a card for someone special. All ages. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Winter Candle Crafting

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to craft a scented candle, with surprise in the bottom of the wax- a charm or a precious stone to be found after the candle is used up. Perfect to give to someone special as a gift. Snacks and materials all provided!

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

Join us to craft a scented candle, with surprise in the bottom of the wax- a charm or a precious stone to be found after the candle is used up. Perfect to give to someone special as a gift. Snacks and materials all provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Café Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just Knitters:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Café Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always 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

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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!

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

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just Knitters:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

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

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always 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

Maker Time!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Makerspace is open! 

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

The Makerspace is open! 

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

WOW Wednesday!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Craft generic:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. 

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 every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. 

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

Crafternoon for All Ages

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

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

Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

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+

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

Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month?  Who’s ready for fun art challenges?

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month?  Who’s ready for fun art challenges?

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

Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 

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

Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just Knitters:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always 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

Maker Time!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Makerspace is open! 

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

The Makerspace is open! 

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 "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just Knitters:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

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 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

LEGO Challenge

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders of all ages!

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

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders 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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Fun Art Fridays

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Kids ages 8+ will use ceramics and mixed media to create holiday/winter inspired art to use as gifts or keepsakes.

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

Kids ages 8+ will use ceramics and mixed media to create holiday/winter inspired art to use as gifts or keepsakes.

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

Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up. 

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

Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up.