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Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.

Event Details:

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.

Arts & Crafts Default Image: Felt, Beads, Thread, Scissors, Magnifying Glass, Wool and other art & sewing supplies!

Open Studio Tuesdays

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be availab...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.

Crayons, Markers, and Paints

Crafternoon

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but ad...

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

Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but adults and younger children are welcome as well. 

Book groups default image: two books open on a table with a shelf of books in the background

Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
CYOA club:

Join Ms. Meg as we go on an adventure of a lifetime. What path will we choose? Where will we go? Will we make the right choice to stay alive?

Event Details:

We'll read together a Choose Your Own Adventure and decide as a group our fate. We will have science projects that accompany the book.  As we meet over the year you can fill u...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Join Ms. Meg as we go on an adventure of a lifetime. What path will we choose? Where will we go? Will we make the right choice to stay alive?

We'll read together a Choose Your Own Adventure and decide as a group our fate. We will have science projects that accompany the book.  As we meet over the year you can fill up your CYOA passport.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 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.

Event Details:

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: 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 welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Makerspace Default Image: Circuits and Computer Chips with Wires assembled to look like a cute robot

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In:

From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. 

Event Details:

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

Cancelled
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. 

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join our Circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning some initial Spanish.

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

Join our Circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning some initial Spanish.

Arts & Crafts Default Image: Felt, Beads, Thread, Scissors, Magnifying Glass, Wool and other art & sewing supplies!

Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Craft generic:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Event Details:

Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we...

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

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.

Arts & Crafts Default Image: Felt, Beads, Thread, Scissors, Magnifying Glass, Wool and other art & sewing supplies!

Wow Wednesdays!

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us every other Wednesday in September, October, and November at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it ...

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

Join us every other Wednesday in September, October, and November 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. 

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
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

All libraries close at 5 pm 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:

All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.

Thanksgiving 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

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

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, November 29, 2024 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.

Event Details:

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.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, November 29, 2024 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.

Event Details:

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.

Arts & Crafts Default Image: Felt, Beads, Thread, Scissors, Magnifying Glass, Wool and other art & sewing supplies!

Open Sew

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafter...

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

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

A closeup of a crystalline snowflake with a dark blurred background

Winter Wishes

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Special Events
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join in on a tradition practiced around the world! Write or draw your wish for the new year and hang it on our Wishing Tree for good luck. Available at all library locations during...

Virtual Event
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join in on a tradition practiced around the world! Write or draw your wish for the new year and hang it on our Wishing Tree for good luck. Available at all library locations during open hours this December. 

Crayons, Markers, and Paints

Crafternoon

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting winter crafts together. 

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

Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting winter crafts together. 

Crayons, Markers, and Paints

Listen and Draw

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for our Listen and Draw program for kids who love to draw and create. Listen to an audiobook to inspire your imagination. Draw a picture or make a craft. No art experience ...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for our Listen and Draw program for kids who love to draw and create. Listen to an audiobook to inspire your imagination. Draw a picture or make a craft. No art experience required.

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

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.

Event Details:

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.

Arts & Crafts Default Image: Felt, Beads, Thread, Scissors, Magnifying Glass, Wool and other art & sewing supplies!

Open Studio Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be availab...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.

Crayons, Markers, and Paints

Crafternoon

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but ad...

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

Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but adults and younger children are welcome as well. 

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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.

Event Details:

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: 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 welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Makerspace Default Image: Circuits and Computer Chips with Wires assembled to look like a cute robot

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In:

From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. 

Event Details:

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. 

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join our Circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning some initial Spanish.

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

Join our Circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning some initial Spanish.

Several balloons that are lime green, turquoise, yellow, and orange

Holidays Celebration

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the beauty of the Holiday Season with stories, crafts and tasty treats. Young siblings are welcomed.

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

Let's celebrate the beauty of the Holiday Season with stories, crafts and tasty treats. Young siblings are welcomed.