This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 1 - 31 2024 Flash Fiction Horror Story Contest 10/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/31/2024 @ 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 1 - 31 2024 Flash Fiction Horror Story Contest 10/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/31/2024 @ 5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Can you scare us in 500 words or less? Enter our horror flash fiction contest between October 1-31st, and you might be one of our grand prize winners!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15pm Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.Weather permitting, this program will be held on the children's patio! 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. Oct 24 2024 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and teens.
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages East Forest Park Branch 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "Children" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Meet Me at the Library 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Meet Me at the Library 3:00pm - 4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. 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. Oct 24 2024 Thu Freestyle Lego Club 3:30pm - 4:45pm Children, Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Freestyle Lego Club 3:30pm - 4:45pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Fall Fest 4:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Mason Square Branch 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Fall Fest 4:00pm - 7:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Catch up with old friends at our annual Fall Fest. Play some outdoor games, enjoy music and fall treats, get some henna artwork, and make a fall- inspired craft!In case of rain, program will take place in the Community Room.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group 5:30pm - 7:30pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto Rican, Almost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
Oct 24 2024 Thu Alternatives for Chronic Pain Management 6:00pm - 7:00pm Mason Square Branch Oct 24 2024 Thu Alternatives for Chronic Pain Management 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting To educate on alternatives for chronic pain management.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup 10:00am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup 10:00am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Today's session will be Full Body Baby Massage--Please contact Jennifer Teehan-Sanford to register! 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 "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome! 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 "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch 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!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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. Oct 25 2024 Fri Gaming Friday 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Gaming Friday 3:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Nothing to do before the weekend? Don't want to spend your summer gaming alone? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash tournament. We'll be gaming every Friday this summer!
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Indian Orchard Branch 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat DIY Monster Cookies All Day Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Sixteen Acres Branch 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat DIY Monster Cookies All Day Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Use frosting and candy to create a one of a kind monster cookie! How many eyes will your monster have?
Oct 26 2024 Sat 1199 CPR Training 9:00am - 1:30pm Central Library Oct 26 2024 Sat 1199 CPR Training 9:00am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting CPR Training
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Shh! Sensory Friendly Halloween 9:30am - 10:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Shh! Sensory Friendly Halloween 9:30am - 10:30am Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: Join us for a sensory friendly version of our big Halloween Party. We'll have quiet trick-or-treating, crafts, and party games for small groups. 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.
Oct 26 2024 Sat Academic Leadership Association 11:00am - 1:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Oct 26 2024 Sat Academic Leadership Association 11:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Purpose of Meeting Staff Meeting
Oct 26 2024 Sat Troop 65377 Girl Scouts of Central and Western Ma 11:00am - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Oct 26 2024 Sat Troop 65377 Girl Scouts of Central and Western Ma 11:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Girl Scout Troop Meeting
This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Join the Quest; Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 11:00am - 2:30pm Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Join the Quest; Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 11:00am - 2:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Join us for a new adventure each week! Travel ancient forests, brave deadly tombs, or solve strange mysteries as a group of fantasy adventurers. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
Oct 26 2024 Sat Natural Childbirth Ed Class 11:00am - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Oct 26 2024 Sat Natural Childbirth Ed Class 11:00am - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting The Natural Childbirth Education class covers anatomy and physiology of birth, breathing methods, comfort measures (partners/support people/doulas are very involved in this process), active labor and pushing, and early postpartum topics related to
