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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafternoon

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Mason Square Branch
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Listen and Draw

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Budding Bookworms Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under 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 "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.

Open Studio Tuesdays

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Adventures Storytime

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable!

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.

Mug Brownies

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

A mini baking class for kids 5 and up! Learn to make a brownie in the microwave and enjoy this cozy treat with yummy toppings.

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.

Kids Kitchen

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? 

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

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.

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bilingual Story Time

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Brightwood Branch
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make Your Own Reindeer Food!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come make your own bag of reindeer food to lure this beautiful, wintery animal to your home! All supplies provided and Miss Chelsea will help you create your own unique mix for your reindeer.

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.

Read with Henry the Rabbit

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
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 "Children" group.

Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting

3:30pm - 5:15pm
Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

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Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cookies & Cocoa

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Celebrate winter at the library! Welcome the new season with a warm mug of hot cocoa and cookie decorating with bright colors and shimmering 'snow' sprinkles! 

Refreshments and supplies provided. Ages 2+

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.

Crafternoon for All Ages

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Indian Orchard Branch
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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:

Get cozy for this evening storytime.

Put on your PJs and bring your little ones for classic bedtime stories, soft music, and gentle movement before going home for bedtime. Children of all ages, and best friend stuffed animals, are 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 "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.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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.

Meet Me at the Library!

3:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
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.

Freestyle Lego Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

11:30am - 12:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Freestyle Club

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

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 "Children" group.

Cookies & Cocoa

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Celebrate winter at the library! Welcome the new season with a warm mug of hot cocoa and cookie decorating with bright colors and shimmering 'snow' sprinkles! 

Refreshments and supplies provided. Ages 2+

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Switch Gaming On Fridays

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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.

Game Day

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop by the Sixteen Acres Library for some gaming fun! Play a board game or a card game. For ages 10-16.