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Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

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, June 9, 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!

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, June 9, 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.

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 "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
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, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Wednesday, June 10, 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.

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, June 10, 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! 

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

Kindness Rocks

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Paint your own rock with a message of kindness to decorate the library or your neighborhood! All supplies provided. 

All ages. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint your own rock with a message of kindness to decorate the library or your neighborhood! All supplies provided. 

All ages. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night

Wednesday, June 10, 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+

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

Rock Painting

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Need help identifying the plants in your garden? Want to decorate your potted plants? Join us at the library for rock painting and take home your own garden markers! 

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Need help identifying the plants in your garden? Want to decorate your potted plants? Join us at the library for rock painting and take home your own garden markers! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Face Scrubs

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft two different scrubs using simple pantry staples like sugars, oatmeal, a delightful array of carrier oils, and aromatic essential oils.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft two different scrubs using simple pantry staples like sugars, oatmeal, a delightful array of carrier oils, and aromatic essential oils.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Freestyle Club

Friday, June 12, 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 "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, June 12, 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, June 12, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Play Store

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Make your own play grocery store kit with a tote bag, DIY play money, and a DIY coloring page. Take your kit home to continue the fun. Designed for ages 8-9 with all children 3+ welcome to participate (small parts). 

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

Make your own play grocery store kit with a tote bag, DIY play money, and a DIY coloring page. Take your kit home to continue the fun. Designed for ages 8-9 with all children 3+ welcome to participate (small parts). 

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

Learn to Knit

Saturday, June 13, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chainmail Jewelry

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Spend a Saturday afternoon at the Mason Square Branch and learn how to make a piece of chainmail jewelry! No experience necessary, beginners welcome! For ages 16+ 

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

Spend a Saturday afternoon at the Mason Square Branch and learn how to make a piece of chainmail jewelry! No experience necessary, beginners welcome! For ages 16+ 

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

Candle Making Workshop

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Unwind and get creative at our Candle Making Workshop! This hands-on class teaches you the art of crafting candles. You will learn how to blend essential oils to create your own unique, calming scent profile.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and get creative at our Candle Making Workshop! This hands-on class teaches you the art of crafting candles. You will learn how to blend essential oils to create your own unique, calming scent profile.

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

Beading

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for an afternoon of beading! Make bracelets, necklaces, key chains, or whatever you want to create! Ideal for ages 5-11.

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

Join us for an afternoon of beading! Make bracelets, necklaces, key chains, or whatever you want to create! Ideal for ages 5-11.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

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, June 16, 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!

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, June 16, 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.

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.