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Rotten Egg Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Celebrate the last day of Reading Dragons for this school year with a special game. Continue the fun at home with a free rotten egg card and instructions.

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

Celebrate the last day of Reading Dragons for this school year with a special game. Continue the fun at home with a free rotten egg card and instructions.

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

Learn to Knit

Saturday, May 9, 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

Self Care Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a day of self care. Make an aromatherapy bag filled with fragrant herbs. Create your own herbal teas. Decorate your own Journal. Make your own vision board! We'll have refreshments for teens as they create their self care tools.

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

Join us for a day of self care. Make an aromatherapy bag filled with fragrant herbs. Create your own herbal teas. Decorate your own Journal. Make your own vision board! We'll have refreshments for teens as they create their self care tools.

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 "Teens" group

Create a Aromatherapy sachet

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

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

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create a Aromatherapy sachet

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

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

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create a Aromatherapy sachet

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create a Aromatherapy sachet

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create an Aromatherapy sachet

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cross Stitch

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to cross stitch! Already know how? Drop in anyway for new patterns or to stitch with pals. 

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

Learn to cross stitch! Already know how? Drop in anyway for new patterns or to stitch with pals. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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 "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, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create a Aromatherapy sachet

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

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

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create a Aromatherapy sachet

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

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

Origami For Kids

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

We’ll be exploring origami and folding paper into fun creatures and other creations. For school aged children.

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

We’ll be exploring origami and folding paper into fun creatures and other creations. For school aged children.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club

Thursday, May 14, 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?

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

Crochet Workshop

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
FP Community Room 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: FP Community Room
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 "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, May 15, 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, May 15, 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.