This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 26 2025 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 Dec 26 2025 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:30pm–4:45pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:30pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights 1:00pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch Cancelled 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 30 2025 Tue Cancelled 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 Dec 30 2025 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 Dec 30 2025 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 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 Dec 30 2025 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!
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm 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.
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's 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: Closed for the holiday
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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Gaming Friday 3:15pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Gaming Friday 3:15pm–5:00pm 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? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this year! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
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 2 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 2 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 3 2026 Sat Bracelet Stamping 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 3 2026 Sat Bracelet Stamping Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Come make some fashionable bangles and learn some basic metalworking techniques! Participants will learn to use basic metalworking tools to customize stamped aluminum bangle bracelets. Instruction, tools, and materials all provided!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day 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 5 2026 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting winter crafts together. For families. During open hours.
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 5 2026 Mon Code Builders 2.0 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 5 2026 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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!
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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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.
