This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Open Sew All Day Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Open Sew All Day Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
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 May 4 - 9 2026 Mother's Day Cards All Day 5/4–5/9 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 May 4 - 9 2026 Mother's Day Cards All Day 5/4–5/9 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a Mother's Day card for your loved one. All supplies provided. During open hours at your local Springfield Library Branch. 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 May 4 2026 Mon Star Wars Day 3:30pm–7:30pm 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 May 4 2026 Mon Star Wars Day 3:30pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Games, Performances Event Details: Join us for a 2-part celebration! We will start the party with themed snacks, crafts, books and games. Then we will have a special viewing of our favorite Star Wars Movie. Visit us you will, celebrate you must. 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 May 5 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 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 May 5 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 May 5 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 May 5 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 "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room 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 always 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 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 May 6 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed WOW Wednesday! 3:00pm–4:00pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed WOW Wednesday! 3:00pm–4:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18.
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 May 6 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 May 6 2026 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Make Your Own Soap for Teens 3:15pm–6:15pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Make Your Own Soap for Teens 3:15pm–6:15pm Indian Orchard Branch Upcoming Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy making your own, personalized bar of soap. Make one for you and one for the mom, grandma, or abuela in your life. We will discuss the benefits of essential oils and how to maintain healthy, glowing skin. For teens ages 12-18.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Crafternoon for T(w)eens 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Crafternoon for T(w)eens 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for some after-school crafting on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Some examples are soap making, painting, and glitter bottles!
This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 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 May 7 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 May 7 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 May 7 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu Card Making Workshop 3:15pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu Card Making Workshop 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at this card making workshop just in time for Mother's Day! Using blank cards, markers, watercolors, stickers, and other supplies the library has to offer, participants will take home their very own homemade card!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Popsicle Picture Frames 3:30pm–4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Popsicle Picture Frames 3:30pm–4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make and decorate a popsicle stick frame for a special picture. Recommended for ages 3+ 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 May 8 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 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 May 8 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 "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 8 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 May 8 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Paper Quilling 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Paper Quilling 2:00pm–3:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Visit the Mason Square branch every other Friday for some paper-quilling! We will have paper-quilling supplies for everyone to make their own creations! For teens and adults 14+
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 May 8 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 May 8 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 "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Learn Needle Felting: Carnivorous Plant 10:00am–11:30am Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Learn Needle Felting: Carnivorous Plant 10:00am–11:30am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a unique plant friend with wool roving and a barbed needle. The wool roving allows for a soft, textured finish, and the barbed needle helps to shape and sculpt your design. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
