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DIY Rustic Fall Designs for Wood or Fabric

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in making Rustic Fall Crafts with your choice of wood slices or cotton drawstring bags as your canvas!  While supplies last, refreshments will be available.

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

Join us in making Rustic Fall Crafts with your choice of wood slices or cotton drawstring bags as your canvas!  While supplies last, refreshments will be available.

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

Learn to Knit

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners.

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Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

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

Paint-by-Number & Sip

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Relax and enjoy a hot apple cider or a cold apple cider float with seasonal treats while you paint the next great masterpiece. No experience necessary.

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

Relax and enjoy a hot apple cider or a cold apple cider float with seasonal treats while you paint the next great masterpiece. No experience necessary.

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

DINOvember Week

All Day 11/10 - 11/15
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Celebrate all things dinosaur. Crafts, scavenger hunt and other dino fun.  Drop in dinosaur stories all week. For families.

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

Celebrate all things dinosaur. Crafts, scavenger hunt and other dino fun.  Drop in dinosaur stories all week. For families.

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

Embroidery for Teens

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come enjoy the art of embroidery every Monday afternoon in November. All skill levels welcome- from beginner to advanced. All materials provided. While supplies last. Ages 10+

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

Come enjoy the art of embroidery every Monday afternoon in November. All skill levels welcome- from beginner to advanced. All materials provided. While supplies last. Ages 10+

Veterans 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Wednesday, November 12, 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

Wednesday, November 12, 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. 

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

Crafternoon for All Ages

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

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

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night

Wednesday, November 12, 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. 

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

Family Paint & Sip

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Join us for an evening of creative fun for the whole family. Paint your very own masterpiece while sipping on tasty beverages. All materials provided.

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

Join us for an evening of creative fun for the whole family. Paint your very own masterpiece while sipping on tasty beverages. All materials provided.

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

Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club

Thursday, November 13, 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? We will offer a daily challenge for the summer - 25 challenges in 25 days. In the fall, we will provide a monthly challenge. 

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? We will offer a daily challenge for the summer - 25 challenges in 25 days. In the fall, we will provide a monthly challenge. 

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

Open Studio Thursdays

Thursday, November 13, 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

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.

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

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Body Balm Workshop

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Nourish your skin naturally! Delve into the world of carrier oils, essential oils, and beeswax as we guide you through this exciting session. Discover the properties of each ingredient and learn how to incorporate them into your very own blend.

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

Nourish your skin naturally! Delve into the world of carrier oils, essential oils, and beeswax as we guide you through this exciting session. Discover the properties of each ingredient and learn how to incorporate them into your very own blend.

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

Crochet Workshop

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

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

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, November 14, 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 "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, November 14, 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, November 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SA Community 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: 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Hot Chocolate in a Jar

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us at the Brightwood Branch where we will be making our own hot chocolate in a jar mix that can be a gift for the holiday season or as a special treat on a cold winters day.

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

Join us at the Brightwood Branch where we will be making our own hot chocolate in a jar mix that can be a gift for the holiday season or as a special treat on a cold winters day.

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

LEGO Challenge

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

It is time to get your brick on!

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

For master builders aged 5-11!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 aged 5-11!

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

Calm Coloring

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon. 

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

Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tacky Craft Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. 

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

Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. 

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

Acrylic Paint Pour

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Make a fluid art masterpiece at the Mason Square Branch! 

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

Make a fluid art masterpiece at the Mason Square Branch!