Upcoming Events

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.

Come to the teen room and make your own pokeball ornament to take home. All material is provided.

For teens 12-18

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.

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.

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

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.

Curious about crochet, but don't know where to begin? Stop by our Crochet 101 class at the Brightwood Branch and learn some basics from librarian Macklin. Please register, as space is limited. Ages 13+.

Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. 

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders aged 5-11!

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 in the summers. 

Join us at the Mason Square Branch the 2nd Saturday of every month for some chain-mailling! We'll have a few different patterns from past classes to make again!

Ages: 11+

Who's that peeking out from the cave? Sculpt a Dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint. Class is limited to the first 15 participants. 

Come to the Central library’s teen room this summer to tie-dye your own Bandana!

Ages 12+

Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
 

Decorate a premade mini squishy or make a Minecraft inspired mini squishy with sponges and markers. Dress for a mess. Designed for older children, tweens, teens, and adults. 

Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!

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.

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!

Join us on Tuesdays this July for some messy, sensory art for toddlers and preschoolers. This program is designed with children 3-6 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require more help.

Learn about game design and create your own board game prototype in this six-week gaming workshop! We'll start by playing games and talking about what makes them tick. Then we'll get crafty, planning and designing our own board games.

This adventurous mini slime devours all things that sparkle and shine. Level up your slime at our upgrade station to make it smooth or fluffy. Due to small parts, this activity is for ages 5+. DO NOT EAT. Handwashing suggested after use. 

Light Up the Night with a Firefly Candle Holder. Using a votive candle, a mason jar, tissue paper and mod podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up. 

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.