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Maker Time!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 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.

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Circle Time Fun

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Circle Time Fun:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup!  No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program.  Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.

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

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup!  No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program.  Birth - 5 years, 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.

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Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Chair Yoga:

Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 

Join us for adaptable chair yoga! Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. The instructor is Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.

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

Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 

Join us for adaptable chair yoga! Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. The instructor is Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

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Sports Book Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all fans, players, and armchair analysts — it's time to combine your passion for sports with the power of a great story!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Calling all fans, players, and armchair analysts — it's time to combine your passion for sports with the power of a great story!

Mothers on The Move: Sister Circle

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Book Club Group

Sixteen Acres Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book Club Group

Meeting with Client

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Confidential meeting with client.

Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Purpose of Meeting

Confidential meeting with client.

Square One Family Services Advisory Board Meeting

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Family Services Advisory Board meeting to discuss family support programs offered to families with children from 0-6 years old.

East Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Family Services Advisory Board meeting to discuss family support programs offered to families with children from 0-6 years old.

Crayons, Markers, and Paints

Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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?

Wellspring housing meeting

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

explore housing options

Indian Orchard Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

explore housing options

Black and white chess pieces on a brown chess board

Adult Chess Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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. 

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
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. 

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Meet Me at the Library!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun.

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

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun.

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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Blackout Poetry

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens

Blackout poetry is a form of found poetry where a person takes an existing text, like a page from a book or newspaper, and creates a new poem by blacking out most of the words to create a new poem.  

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Blackout poetry is a form of found poetry where a person takes an existing text, like a page from a book or newspaper, and creates a new poem by blacking out most of the words to create a new poem.  

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BINGO

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us for BINGO in the Mason Square Library Community Room. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome!

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

Join us for BINGO in the Mason Square Library Community Room. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome!

Tabletop role playing game supplies. Notebook and several dice with different quantities of sides and colors

Join the Quest! D&D Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join our D&D club! 

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join our D&D club! 

Event Booking for The Root Mason Square Community Design Dinner

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

This meeting will engage residents of Mason Square to discuss the impending opening of The Root Mason Square at 106 Wilbraham Road, a community third space that seeks to connect ne...

Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

This meeting will engage residents of Mason Square to discuss the impending opening of The Root Mason Square at 106 Wilbraham Road, a community third space that seeks to connect neighbors, build intergenerational connections, and strengthen commun

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World of Maps - Homeschool Program

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS.

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS.

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.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, April 10, 2026 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.

Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Maker Time!

Friday, April 10, 2026 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.

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La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Adults

Join us to discuss breastfeeding experiences and get support from other breastfeeding parents.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to discuss breastfeeding experiences and get support from other breastfeeding parents.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: 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.

Lego bricks of various colors

Lego Freestyle Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, 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.

Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Paper Quilling

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Mason Square branch every other Friday for some paper-quilling! We will have paper-quilling supplies for everyone to make their own creations! For teens and adults 14+

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

Visit the Mason Square branch every other Friday for some paper-quilling! We will have paper-quilling supplies for everyone to make their own creations! For teens and adults 14+

Lego bricks of various colors

LEGO Challenge

Friday, April 10, 2026 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.