Event List

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One More Chapter Storytime

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

Play-Doh Creations

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Children's Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, 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.

Chalk the Walk

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Program Den at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

Help decorate the sidewalk in front of Forest Park Library by creating a chalk mural!

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: Program Den

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Help decorate the sidewalk in front of Forest Park Library by creating a chalk mural!

Ukulele Club

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

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Library Location: East Springfield Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

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Quick Pickles

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Den at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Food & Cooking, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Turn cucumbers into delicious pickles overnight! Quick pickling is an easier alternative with no canning necessary and delicious results. Learn to make your own tasty brine, sweet or sour, and take home your unique jar of pickles.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: Program Den

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Turn cucumbers into delicious pickles overnight! Quick pickling is an easier alternative with no canning necessary and delicious results. Learn to make your own tasty brine, sweet or sour, and take home your unique jar of pickles.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.

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Chair Yoga

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation.

Registration Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

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

Registration Optional

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

Make Refrigerator Pickles

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Area at Central Library

Program Type:

Food & Cooking, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens

Join us in the teen room to prepare a jar of refrigerator pickles to take home. Refrigerator Pickles are a simple recipe, that finishes "cooking" after several days in a refrigerator.

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us in the teen room to prepare a jar of refrigerator pickles to take home. Refrigerator Pickles are a simple recipe, that finishes "cooking" after several days in a refrigerator.

Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.

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Switch It Up!

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Games, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!

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Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: Mason Square Branch

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!

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3rd Annual Chalk Art Festival

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come make some chalk art with us! We will be adorning the sidewalk around the library with art of all styles. This program hopes to bring out amateur and professional artists in the community to create together. All ages welcome!

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Come make some chalk art with us! We will be adorning the sidewalk around the library with art of all styles. This program hopes to bring out amateur and professional artists in the community to create together. All ages welcome!

One More Chapter Storytime

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

View Details

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

Magic Tree Henna

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Community Events, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be doing free henna tattoos for teens!

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be doing free henna tattoos for teens!

Play-Doh Creations

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome.

View Details

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Children's Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, 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.

Ukulele Club

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

View Details

Library Location: East Springfield Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

Chair Yoga

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation.

Registration Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

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

Registration Optional

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

Ukulele Club

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

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Library Location: East Springfield Branch

All Day

Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Description:

Closed for the holiday

Ukulele Club

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

View Details

Library Location: East Springfield Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

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Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Registration Optional

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Registration Optional