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Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 is closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 is closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

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.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Animals default image: An owl looking directly at the viewer.

Birds of Prey Demonstration

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Event Details:

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

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.

Animals default image: An owl looking directly at the viewer.

Birds of Prey Demonstration

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Event Details:

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

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.

Animals default image: An owl looking directly at the viewer.

Birds of Prey Demonstration

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Event Details:

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

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.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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.

Animals default image: An owl looking directly at the viewer.

Birds of Prey Demonstration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Event Details:

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

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.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a family-friendly movie night! On the first Wednesday of the month, we'll watch a movie together. 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly movie night! On the first Wednesday of the month, we'll watch a movie together. 

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.

Two electric guitars and a white keytar

Celtic Music with Jeff Snow

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a festive evening of music and story telling. Traditional and original Celtic songs performed by the talented multi-instrumentalist Jeff Snow will have you singing and clapping along.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a festive evening of music and story telling. Traditional and original Celtic songs performed by the talented multi-instrumentalist Jeff Snow will have you singing and clapping along.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Family Movie Afternoon

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:45am - 2:45pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us during Family Movie Afternoon. We'll be watching a variety of movies - all PG or PG-13.  There will be something for everyone. 

Light refreshments will be served. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us during Family Movie Afternoon. We'll be watching a variety of movies - all PG or PG-13.  There will be something for everyone. 

Light refreshments will be served. 

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a family-friendly movie night! On the first Wednesday of the month, we'll watch a movie together. 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly movie night! On the first Wednesday of the month, we'll watch a movie together. 

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.

Easter

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 is closed in honor of Easter Sunday.

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 is closed in honor of Easter Sunday.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Family Movie Afternoon

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:45am - 2:45pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us during Family Movie Afternoon. We'll be watching a variety of movies - all PG or PG-13.  There will be something for everyone. 

Light refreshments will be served. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us during Family Movie Afternoon. We'll be watching a variety of movies - all PG or PG-13.  There will be something for everyone. 

Light refreshments will be served. 

Patriot's 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 is closed in honor of Patriots 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 is closed in honor of Patriots Day.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Family Movie Afternoon

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:45am - 2:45pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us during Family Movie Afternoon. We'll be watching a variety of movies - all PG or PG-13.  There will be something for everyone. 

Light refreshments will be served. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us during Family Movie Afternoon. We'll be watching a variety of movies - all PG or PG-13.  There will be something for everyone. 

Light refreshments will be served. 

Memorial 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 is closed in honor of Memorial 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 is closed in honor of Memorial day.