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Let's Play

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Bring a friend and explore a new game every month. All ages. 

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

Bring a friend and explore a new game every month. All ages. 

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

Sew a Book or E-reader Sleeve

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to sew a fabric sleeve for your e-reader or a book! This is great project for beginners, and can be done by hand or machine sewing. All supplies will be provided.

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

Learn to sew a fabric sleeve for your e-reader or a book! This is great project for beginners, and can be done by hand or machine sewing. All supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

TECCA School ACCESS Testing for Multilingual Learners

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

ML students ACCESS testing

Brightwood Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

ML students ACCESS testing

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, January 9, 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.

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, January 9, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for adaptable chair yoga! Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. This series will also include chair yoga modifications using wall and mat positions.

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

Join us for adaptable chair yoga! Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. This series will also include chair yoga modifications using wall and mat positions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, January 9, 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.

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, January 9, 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.

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

Home City Families Playgroup

Friday, January 9, 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.

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

Vision Boards

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Instead of an unkept resolution for this New Year's, create a vision board and map out the future goals you have for yourself! Supplies will be provided. 

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

Instead of an unkept resolution for this New Year's, create a vision board and map out the future goals you have for yourself! Supplies will be provided. 

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, January 9, 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.

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

Calm Coloring

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:15pm - 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

Romance Book Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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 optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Simple Steps to Organizing in 2026

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Visit the Mason Square Branch and get your organization goals off to a fresh start this new year! Jenna Elliot from TNF Professional Organizers will explain in this fun and interactive workshop how to get focused on your organizing goals.

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

Visit the Mason Square Branch and get your organization goals off to a fresh start this new year! Jenna Elliot from TNF Professional Organizers will explain in this fun and interactive workshop how to get focused on your organizing goals.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Smart Snacking: Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Bank

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with Sammie Runshaw, RD, CPT to learn about budget friendly, healthy snacks that will boost nutrition, and not take excessive time to prepare.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet with Sammie Runshaw, RD, CPT to learn about budget friendly, healthy snacks that will boost nutrition, and not take excessive time to prepare.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

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

Lambda Beta Sigma Chapter Meeting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Chapter Meeting

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

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Bloom Box Plant Swap

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Free Plant Swap

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

Free Plant Swap

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

Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals!

For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!

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

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals!

For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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

Learn to Knit

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Queer Book Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

A monthly meet-up for adults (18+) to explore queer stories across all genres. Choose one or more of our 4 curated book picks each month, then join us at Monsoon's café for coffee or lunch, and lively discussion in a welcoming, inclusive space.

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

A monthly meet-up for adults (18+) to explore queer stories across all genres. Choose one or more of our 4 curated book picks each month, then join us at Monsoon's café for coffee or lunch, and lively discussion in a welcoming, inclusive space.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Freeze Dance Storytime

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun winter story time. Chill out with a winter craft, listen to a fun winter tale, and warm up with a fun freeze dance. 

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a fun winter story time. Chill out with a winter craft, listen to a fun winter tale, and warm up with a fun freeze dance. 

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.

Write-Up Springfield

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Free program open to writers with a positive supportive writing space.

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

Free program open to writers with a positive supportive writing space.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween RPG Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us for epic adventures, intriguing puzzles, and general hilarity in Tween RPG Club! Each month, we'll try out a different table top roleplaying game - building worlds, telling stories, and making friends along the way!

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for epic adventures, intriguing puzzles, and general hilarity in Tween RPG Club! Each month, we'll try out a different table top roleplaying game - building worlds, telling stories, and making friends along the way!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

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