This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tie Dyed Bandanas AND socks! Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Create a custom tie-dyed bandana or a pair of socks (yes! tie-dyed socks!) on Thursday, January 8th from 3:30-4:30. Using Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol, these are a colorful addition to your wardrobe. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Tie Dyed Bandanas AND socks! 3:15pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a custom tie-dyed bandana or a pair of socks (yes! tie-dyed socks!) on Thursday, January 8th from 3:30-4:30. Using Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol, these are a colorful addition to your wardrobe.
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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Sew a Book or E-reader Sleeve 5:30pm–7:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open 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.
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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am East Springfield Branch 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! View Details 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Maker Time! 10:00am–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Mason Square Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Vision Boards 2:30pm–3:30pm Brightwood Branch 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! View Details 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Calm Coloring 3:15pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch 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 "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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Freeze Dance Storytime 1:00pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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.
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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Open Sew All Day Mason Square Branch 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 MLK Dream Cloud Wall Art All Day 1/12 - 1/17 Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. What are your dreams? Stop by the library to create a personal piece of art. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 - 17 2026 MLK Dream Cloud Wall Art All Day 1/12–1/17 Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. What are your dreams? Stop by the library to create a personal piece of art.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cross Stitch for Teens Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens Cross stitch at the library on a cozy Monday afternoon. This is perfect for beginners to learn and seasoned pros to gain experience. All supplies are provided with a number of patterns to choose from! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cross Stitch for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Cross stitch at the library on a cozy Monday afternoon. This is perfect for beginners to learn and seasoned pros to gain experience. All supplies are provided with a number of patterns to choose from!
This event is in the "Teens" group Button Creation Station Afternoon Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Design and create your own buttons with us. All materials provided. For Teens 13-19 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Button Creation Station Afternoon 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design and create your own buttons with us. All materials provided. For Teens 13-19
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group National Rubber Ducky Day All Day Special Events Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens It's National Rubber Ducky day! Find our hidden big ducks to win a prize and make a custom ducky friend to bring home! All day during open hours! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue National Rubber Ducky Day All Day Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's National Rubber Ducky day! Find our hidden big ducks to win a prize and make a custom ducky friend to bring home! All day during open hours!
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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, January 13, 2026 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! View Details 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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, January 13, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Paper Portraits Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Create a paper self-portrait using shapes cut out of construction paper! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Paper Portraits 3:30pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a paper self-portrait using shapes cut out of construction paper!
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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, January 14, 2026 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! View Details 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Maker Time! 1:00pm–5:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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 "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, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Get crafty! Let's make something together. View Details 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Night Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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+ View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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+
