This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 14 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 Feb 14 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.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Presidents' Day All Day All Branches Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents' 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: The library will be closed in honor of Presidents' day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Family Paint Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Family Paint Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.
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 Feb 17 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 Feb 17 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Family Paint Workshop 2:30pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Family Paint Workshop 2:30pm–3:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun Emoji Galaxy. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 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 Feb 17 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Pet Rocks 3:00pm–4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Central Library 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Pet Rocks 3:00pm–4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come to the library and get your very own pet rock!We will have plenty of decorations and accessories so you can customize the perfect pet for you! All Ages Welcome
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Book Cover Art Contest 12:00pm–4:45pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Book Cover Art Contest 12:00pm–4:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop into the teen room where we will have art supplies laid out for the day, and create a book cover for your favorite book. We’ll display the entries for one week in the teen room for patrons to vote on.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 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 Feb 18 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 Feb 18 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 Feb 18 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 Feb 18 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Turn Your T Shirt into a Tote Bag 3:15pm–5:15pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Turn Your T Shirt into a Tote Bag 3:15pm–5:15pm Indian Orchard Branch Upcoming Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Have a t-shirt you're not quite ready to part with? Turn it into a tote bag. No sewing required. We will have a variety of t-shirts, or bring your own. Preregistration strongly encouraged. For ages 11-18. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 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 Feb 19 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 Feb 19 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Altered Books: Cut, Color, Paste! 2:00pm–3:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Altered Books: Cut, Color, Paste! 2:00pm–3:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Family Paint Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Family Paint Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Altered Books: Cut, Color, Paste! 4:30pm–6:00pm 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Altered Books: Cut, Color, Paste! 4:30pm–6:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop 5:00pm–7:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events Event Details: Come celebrate Black History Month with this mini-quilting workshop!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Family Paint Workshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Tweens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Family Paint Workshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 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 Feb 20 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 Feb 20 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Family Paint Workshop 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Family Paint Workshop 3:00pm–4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops 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.
