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Learn to Knit

Saturday, February 14, 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.

Presidents' Day

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

The library will be closed in honor of Presidents' day.

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:

The library will be closed in honor of Presidents' day.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

Paint brushes and paint jars filled with paint against a painted canvas background

Family Paint Workshop

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.

Multicolored embroidery thread arranged in a heart shape

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Tuesday, February 17, 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!

Paint brushes and paint jars filled with paint against a painted canvas background

Family Paint Workshop

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun Emoji Galaxy. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.

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

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun Emoji Galaxy. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Pet Rocks

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Come to the library and get your very own pet rock!

We will have plenty of decorations and accessories so you can customize the perfect pet for you! 

All Ages Welcome 

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

Come to the library and get your very own pet rock!

We will have plenty of decorations and accessories so you can customize the perfect pet for you! 

All Ages Welcome 

Paint brushes and paint jars filled with paint against a painted canvas background

Book Cover Art Contest

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Drop into the teen room where we will have art supplies laid out for the day, and create a book cover for your favorite book.  We’ll display the entries for one week in the teen room for patrons to vote on.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop into the teen room where we will have art supplies laid out for the day, and create a book cover for your favorite book.  We’ll display the entries for one week in the teen room for patrons to vote on.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Maker Time!

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

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WOW Wednesday!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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. 

Multicolored embroidery thread arranged in a heart shape

Turn Your T Shirt into a Tote Bag

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Have a t-shirt you're not quite ready to part with? Turn it into a tote bag. No sewing required. We will have a variety of t-shirts, or bring your own. Preregistration strongly encouraged. For ages 11-18. 

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

Have a t-shirt you're not quite ready to part with? Turn it into a tote bag. No sewing required. We will have a variety of t-shirts, or bring your own. Preregistration strongly encouraged. For ages 11-18. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

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Teen Night

Wednesday, February 18, 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+

Crayons, Markers, and Paints

Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month?  Who’s ready for fun art challenges?

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? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month?  Who’s ready for fun art challenges?

Paint brushes and paint jars filled with paint against a painted canvas background

Altered Books: Cut, Color, Paste!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression.

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

Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression.

Paint brushes and paint jars filled with paint against a painted canvas background

Family Paint Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.

Paint brushes and paint jars filled with paint against a painted canvas background

Altered Books: Cut, Color, Paste!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression.

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

Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression.

Close-up of a patchwork quilt

Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come celebrate Black History Month with this mini-quilting workshop!

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

Come celebrate Black History Month with this mini-quilting workshop!

Paint brushes and paint jars filled with paint against a painted canvas background

Family Paint Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.

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

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, February 20, 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.

Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Maker Time!

Friday, February 20, 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.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, February 20, 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.

Family Paint Workshop

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

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.