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 This event is in the "Adults" group Dec-Jan 2025 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1–1/17 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Special Events Virtual Event 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Dec-Jan 2025 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1–1/17 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW
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 Jan 12 - 17 2026 Hot Tea Week All Day 1/12–1/17 Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 12 - 17 2026 Hot Tea Week All Day 1/12–1/17 Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Drop by all week to make a custom tea bag. Learn the benefits of different tea types and herbal blends. Sample a few and find your favorite!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 - 17 2026 MLK Dream Cloud Wall Art All Day 1/12–1/17 Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 - 17 2026 MLK Dream Cloud Wall Art All Day 1/12–1/17 Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. What are your dreams? Stop by the library to create a personal piece of art.
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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Maker Time! 1:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Maker Time! 1:00pm–5:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.We'll take out our Perler Beads and make keychains and Backpack Charms. For ages 9 and up, younger with adult supervision.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.
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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Maker Time! 10:00am–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Maker Time! 10:00am–5:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Spark Your Creativity 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages
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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Maker Time! 10:00am–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Maker Time! 10:00am–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm–4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Teen Paint and Sip 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Teen Paint and Sip 1:00pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a warm hot cocoa or tea. Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!Open to teens 12-19. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day 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.
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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Community Coffee Hour 10:15am–3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Community Coffee Hour 10:15am–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!
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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Anime Afternoons 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Anime Afternoons 3:30pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue LEGO to the Library! LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue LEGO to the Library! LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
