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Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

Wednesday, October 1, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Corps Information Table

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Work & Careers
Event Details:

Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.

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

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

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

Crafternoon

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for some after-school crafting on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Some examples are soap making, painting, and glitter bottles!

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

Join us for some after-school crafting on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Some examples are soap making, painting, and glitter bottles!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night

Wednesday, October 1, 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 "Adults" group

Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Books & Brew:

Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion.

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion.

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+

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

Typing Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Boost your typing and mouse skills! Drop in to our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with the basics of using the mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boost your typing and mouse skills! Drop in to our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with the basics of using the mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Board Game Night

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Tiny Tots Playgroup

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

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

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Circle Time Fun

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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:

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older siblings welcome.   

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rice Hall 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: Rice Hall
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. 

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, October 2, 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

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, October 3, 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, October 3, 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 "Adults" group

Open Sew

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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!

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, October 3, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Home City Families Playgroup

Friday, October 3, 2025 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...

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

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

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Romance Book Club

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Romance Book Club:

Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club!

We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club!

We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult D&D

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to start? Do you remember playing, but don’t have a group to play with now? Come to the East Forest Park library’s Dungeons & Dragons for Adults group! All levels welcome.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to start? Do you remember playing, but don’t have a group to play with now? Come to the East Forest Park library’s Dungeons & Dragons for Adults group! All levels welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Home City Families Playgroup

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
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.

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

Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Code Builders 2.0

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

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

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

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

Silent Book Club

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rice Hall at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.