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.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

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.

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 of any age who have a disability to gain employment.

Paint a Kindness Rock. Take one when you need one, share one with a friend who needs some inspiration, or leave one for another. For ages 9 -18. Saturday, July 29th

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.

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.

Create an effective cover letter in this step-by-step workshop. We will provide a cover letter template that will highlight your strengths and show employers that you're the best possible candidate.

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 home 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

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 of any age who have a disability to gain employment.

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.

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!

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.

Don't want to stop the fun this summer? Tired of having to fix yourself a snack?

Learn how to make a 'walking taco' you can eat on the go! Grades 6-12
*while supplies last

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 of any age who have a disability to gain employment.

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.

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.

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" ;) 

Come out to paint your own tiny house and give us a helping hand with decorating a playhouse. Leave your mark with a hand-print on the children's room new playhouse. Latex paint will be used, please be mindful of allergies 

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 playing with Bubbles!

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. 

Back by popular demand, we will be making soap again at the Forest Park Branch! Join in and create your very own glycerin-based soap! We will have dried flowers, soap dyes, mica powders and fragrance oils to customize it for your liking.

Friends from the Lupa Zoo will be at the library to share their knowledge of our wonderful animal neighbors. This educational show features a variety of animals. For ages 5+

Want to learn about different countries and cultures from around the world? Join World Explorers where together we will learn about different cultures by enjoying some of their stories, music, food and art.

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.

Design and create your own bracelet! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create a unique piece of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!

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.

In this cooking class series, folks who love to cook at home can come together to create a shared meal. 

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.