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

WOW Wednesday!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Craft generic:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. 

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

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. 

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, October 1, 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 "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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club

Thursday, October 2, 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, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
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

Costume Making Workshop

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get your costume ready for Halloween! This October, the Forest Park Branch is happy to help patrons of any age make the Halloween costume of their dreams.

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Get your costume ready for Halloween! This October, the Forest Park Branch is happy to help patrons of any age make the Halloween costume of their dreams.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Paper Quilling: Quilled Heart Greeting Card

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In this interactive session, we'll delve into the world of paper quilling, exploring various tools and the endless possibilities that simple strips of paper hold.

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

In this interactive session, we'll delve into the world of paper quilling, exploring various tools and the endless possibilities that simple strips of paper hold.

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

LEGO Challenge

Friday, October 3, 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, October 3, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chainmail Club

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Stop by the Mason Square Branch for some chainmailling fun! September 6th we will make the helm pattern and the swirls on October 4th. For adults and older teens 14+

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

Stop by the Mason Square Branch for some chainmailling fun! September 6th we will make the helm pattern and the swirls on October 4th. For adults and older teens 14+

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

Get Creative with Magnets!

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:45pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Get crafty with either wooden or glass magnets. Using paint, markers, or cut-out pictures, decorate a door, a fridge, or a locker. For children 6 and up. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty with either wooden or glass magnets. Using paint, markers, or cut-out pictures, decorate a door, a fridge, or a locker. For children 6 and up. 

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

Pencil Case Decorating

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Come hang out in the Children's Room and decorate your own custom pencil case. 

We will have fabric paints, glitter, and free pencils to go in your new case. 

Recommended for ages 6+

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come hang out in the Children's Room and decorate your own custom pencil case. 

We will have fabric paints, glitter, and free pencils to go in your new case. 

Recommended for ages 6+

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

Banned Book Week Take & Make

All Day 10/5 - 10/11
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Celebrate your right to choose what you want to read by making a banned/challenged book cover keychain!

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate your right to choose what you want to read by making a banned/challenged book cover keychain!

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

Crafternoon for Kids

All Day
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together.  For families. During open hours. 

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

Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together.  For families. During open hours. 

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

Crochet Workshop

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Express Yourself with Buttons!

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Express yourself with a button, or two, or a keychain. We will have our button maker out on Monday, Oct. 6th in celebration of Banned Book Week. For ages 9-18. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Express yourself with a button, or two, or a keychain. We will have our button maker out on Monday, Oct. 6th in celebration of Banned Book Week. For ages 9-18. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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!