This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 20 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. Dec 20 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. Dec 20 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 20 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. Dec 20 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. Dec 20 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 20 2024 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 20 2024 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 20 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. Dec 20 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, 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. Dec 20 2024 Fri Cookies & Cocoa 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Cookies & Cocoa 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Holiday Party! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Holiday Party! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Join us at the Forest Park branch for an end-of-the-year Holiday party! Enjoy some snacks while playing games and add your name in for our holiday raffle! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. Thursday, December 20th, from 3:30-5pm
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 20 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 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 "Teens" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Microwave Meals 3:15pm - 4:15pm Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Microwave Meals 3:15pm - 4:15pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Game Day 3:30pm - 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 20 2024 Fri Game Day 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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.
Dec 21 2024 Sat Women's Scholarship & Grant Crowning Event | Kingdom Woman Finishing School 11:00am - 3:00pm Central Library Dec 21 2024 Sat Women's Scholarship & Grant Crowning Event | Kingdom Woman Finishing School 11:00am - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Kingdom Woman Finishing School's Scholarship and Grant Crowning Event
This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Furry Tales - Reading with Duchess 1:00pm - 2:45pm Children Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Furry Tales - Reading with Duchess 1:00pm - 2:45pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Read your favorite stories alongside Duchess, the Yorkshire Terrier! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. 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. Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Discover Cross Stitch 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Discover Cross Stitch 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Registration Open Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Ever wanted to try counted cross stitch? Join us for a 2-part class for beginners and people who want to refresh their skills. Once you learn the basics, you can stitch thousands of different patterns! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Ugly Sweater Party 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Ugly Sweater Party 2:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and decorate sweaters that the library provides, and make yours the ugliest winter sweater. Get voted the most hideous and you'll win a prize. Enjoy refreshments as you work.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups 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. 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. Dec 23 2024 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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. 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.
Dec 24 2024 Tue Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve 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
Dec 25 2024 Wed Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas 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. Dec 26 - 31 2024 New Year's Eve in a Bag All Day 12/26 - 12/31 Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 26 - 31 2024 New Year's Eve in a Bag All Day 12/26 - 12/31 Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join the New Year's Eve activities countdown and get a bag of goodies.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us each week for a quiet and sensory friendly storytime for babies and toddlers who are not yet walking. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15pm Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 26 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. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Job Corps Information Table 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Job Corps Information Table 1:00pm - 4:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 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. Dec 26 2024 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall 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 "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. Dec 26 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 26 2024 Thu 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, 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!
