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Wrap & Yap

12/08/2025 @ 1:00pm to 12/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by the Mason Square Library to wrap your holiday gifts away from those nosy family members! We will have wrapping supplies but please feel free to share any wrapping scraps, tissue paper, gift bags or newspaper!

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

Stop by the Mason Square Library to wrap your holiday gifts away from those nosy family members! We will have wrapping supplies but please feel free to share any wrapping scraps, tissue paper, gift bags or newspaper!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, December 9, 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

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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, December 9, 2025 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, December 10, 2025 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, December 10, 2025 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

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals!

¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os!

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals!

¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os!

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, December 10, 2025 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

Teen Night

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

Maker Time!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club

Thursday, December 11, 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? 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up. 


 

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

Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up. 


 

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

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open sew:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own project and meet other sewers. Share your skills and tips with others!

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

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own project and meet other sewers. Share your skills and tips with others!

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

Sewing Workshop: Reusable Wrapping Paper

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Make your very own furoshiki to take home and use to wrap gifts this holiday season. Participants will learn skills such as how to plan a seam allowance, how to hide raw edges, and how to top stitch, all on a sewing machine!

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

Make your very own furoshiki to take home and use to wrap gifts this holiday season. Participants will learn skills such as how to plan a seam allowance, how to hide raw edges, and how to top stitch, all on a sewing machine!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, December 12, 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 "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, December 12, 2025 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Air Dry Clay Ornaments

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come into the Brightwood Branch to make wintery ornaments out of air dry clay! Create snowflakes, icicles or woodland animals that is sure to bring some sparkle to your home this winter! 

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

Come into the Brightwood Branch to make wintery ornaments out of air dry clay! Create snowflakes, icicles or woodland animals that is sure to bring some sparkle to your home this winter! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, December 12, 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, December 12, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Winter Celebration

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Adults

Family gathering to celebrate Winterland 

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Family gathering to celebrate Winterland 

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, December 12, 2025 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Fun Art Fridays

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Kids ages 8+ will use ceramics and mixed media to create holiday/winter inspired art to use as gifts or keepsakes.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids ages 8+ will use ceramics and mixed media to create holiday/winter inspired art to use as gifts or keepsakes.

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, December 12, 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

Learn to Knit

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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.