This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
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 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 7 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 in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Tie Dyed Bandanas AND socks! 3:15pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Tie Dyed Bandanas AND socks! 3:15pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a custom tie-dyed bandana or a pair of socks (yes! tie-dyed socks!) on Thursday, January 8th from 3:30-4:30. Using Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol, these are a colorful addition to your wardrobe.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 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 8 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Let's Play 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 8 2026 Thu Let's Play 4:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Bring a friend and explore a new game every month. All ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Sew a Book or E-reader Sleeve 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Sew a Book or E-reader Sleeve 5:30pm–7:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn to sew a fabric sleeve for your e-reader or a book! This is great project for beginners, and can be done by hand or machine sewing. All supplies will be provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 2026 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Vision Boards 2:30pm–3:30pm 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 9 2026 Fri Vision Boards 2:30pm–3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Instead of an unkept resolution for this New Year's, create a vision board and map out the future goals you have for yourself! Supplies will be provided.
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 9 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 9 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 9 2026 Fri Calm Coloring 3:15pm–4:45pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Calm Coloring 3:15pm–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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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 12 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 12 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cross Stitch for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cross Stitch for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Cross stitch at the library on a cozy Monday afternoon. This is perfect for beginners to learn and seasoned pros to gain experience. All supplies are provided with a number of patterns to choose from!
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Button Creation Station Afternoon 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Button Creation Station Afternoon 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design and create your own buttons with us. All materials provided. For Teens 13-19
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the Silent Book Club, where we gather to read and talk about books. Bring your own book for an hour of independent reading (with snacks!). After reading, we chat about our books and share recommendations. For Adults and Teens 16+. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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 13 2026 Tue National Rubber Ducky Day All Day Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue National Rubber Ducky Day All Day Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's National Rubber Ducky day! Find our hidden big ducks to win a prize and make a custom ducky friend to bring home! All day during open hours!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Dominoes Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Dominoes Club 11:00am–1:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.
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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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.
