Week Calendar

Spend Tuesday mornings this summer in the sunshine with your new favorite stories. Aimed at children ages 3-5, but siblings of all ages are welcome. Storytime will be held on the patio near the parking lot, don't forget your sunscreen! 

Sensory activities are amazing.

Join us for books, songs, and playtime specifically designed for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for families with children under three years old.

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.

"Circle time" is not only a fun experience for your child but also a great way to be ready for preschool and kindergarten. Be sure to browse our extensive collection of children's books and multimedia before or after the program!

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.

Join us for Bubble Bash, an event that celebrates all things bubbles. From bubble wrap and blowing bubbles, to bubble gum to bubble tea.

Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages! Our guests Megan and her certified therapy dog Cadence will read some relaxing stories with you.

Join us at the Forest Park Branch Library and make a chainmail bracelet! We'll be doing a beginners byzantine pattern, great for newcomers and the experienced! Supplies is limited, registration required. Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 11:30-2:30pm.

This month's book selection:

Ask a Law Librarian is a virtual drop-in program for anyone looking for legal research help. This service assists people looking for information on specific forms, laws, and other legal resources.

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.

Come decorate your very own journal. We will have journals, markers and craft supplies for everyone to drop in, design and take how a journal. 

Come and join us every Wednesday for a bilingual story time in the English and Spanish languages: songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts. Make friends and enjoy snacks. 

Ages 1-5 / Edades 1-5

Welcome to the wonderful world of reptiles! Learn about the nature and life of these beautiful creatures from professional herpetologists in a fun, safe environment. For ages 5 and up. 

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 squishy, squashy, but not messy, fun! 

Ideal for ages 3 to 7 with older and younger children welcome. While supplies last. 

July 7th - Play Foam

July 14th - Wikki Stix

July 21- Play Dough

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun!

Find Your Voice this Summer! Join Tom in this fun, interactive sing-along of  favorite kids' songs guaranteed to get you up and moving! For families.

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more.

Find Your Voice this Summer! Join Tom in this fun, interactive sing-along of  favorite kids' songs guaranteed to get you up and moving! For families.

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.

Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our weekly studio session.

On Fridays we will play Mario Cart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. 2-4pm.

It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts available! 

Can you beat a librarian at Jenga or Uno? We're guessing, the answer is "yes" ;) 

Join us Monday afternoons this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week! We'll play, build, craft, and create! Geared for children ages 5 and up. 

This week we are making Oobleck!

Every Monday we'll have art supplies and crafting supplies available for teens to create a project in the teen room or take home to complete there. Teens 12-19 welcome.

Legos are back! Join other LEGO Questers in building our Quest of the week, or build your own. For ages 5 and up.

If you are looking for a welcoming place to be after school, look no further. Get inspired by using a wide array of art and writing materials as well as board games. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Stop by the Forest Park Branch Library on Wednesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 11-18. 

Come visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog. 

Join us Saturday afternoons for an all ages, themed family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do an activity, all about a special theme. Costumes and toys are encouraged!

We're inviting all 13-19 years old to suggest super fun activities they would like to see at the library. Talk with your local branch librarian or connect with us through polls, suggestion boxes, and more.

What time is it? Slime Time! Stop by Brightwood Branch to make your very own slime using glitter, googly eyes and much more! Supplies are limited to first come, first serve.

Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.

Join us for Teen Night Presents: Dinner & A Movie. Watch a movie while we serve up some pizza and popcorn!

Must be age 13+.
Showing starts at 5:30pm.

Join us at Riverfront Park as we learn about birding and the ecology of the Connecticut River Watershed with Bill Randolph, a naturalist with the US Fish & Wildlife Service. 

Want to learn to code! Do you like video games, robotics, and website design or just think it's neat. Come to Fiero Code Club to learn the basics of computer programing and all the skills needed to become a master coder.

Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! 

Bring the whole family for Yoga on the front lawn this summer, led by Hannah Ketchum. Bringing your own yoga mat is encouraged, but some will be available for use. In case of rain, sessions will be added at the end of the six week series.

Bring the family, lawn chairs and a picnic for an unforgettable night of music provided by Personal Touch. They will perform music of the 60's, 70's and 80's Motown Sound, with all of the unmatched glamour and choreography of that era.

Join New York Times bestselling author Lisa See as she talks about her new book Lady Tan's Circle of Women, a captivating story of women helping other women.