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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Little Library Post Office
All Day
8/2–8/31
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Civic Engagement
Event Details:
The children's room at Central Library is turning into a Little Library Post Office this August! Stop by to write and send your very own letter. We'll provide stationary, envelopes, stamps, and even blank postcards you can draw on.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Crafternoon for Kids
All Day
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us every other Monday in the Children's Room to create exciting summer crafts together. For families.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Open Sew
All Day
Mason Square Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
10:00am–11:30am
East Springfield Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Watercolor Beach Painting
10:00am–11:30am
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Paint a beautiful beach scene in this beginner's watercolor class. To sharpen your muscle memory and build your confidence you will paint a trio of mini beach vistas.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Knot Just Knitters
12:00pm–2:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm–2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
DIY Journaling
1:15pm–3:00pm
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
Summer Reading,
Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:
Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club
1:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club.
We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. If you want to be challeged join Meg in our Summer Drawing Challenge. 24 days, 24 Challenges.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Tote Bag Decorating
1:00pm–2:00pm
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Go on vacation or back to school in style with a one-of-a-kind decorated tote bag made by you! We'll be using paint and/or fabric markers in order to create some amazing designs that are all yours! Tote bags will be limited.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm–2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
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.
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
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
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Lego Freestyle Club
1:00pm–4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Writers' Workshop
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Monday Funday
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
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.
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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
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
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Sew Fun! Drop-In
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Axolotl Painting
2:00pm–3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:
Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in Kawaii style with Pop up Art School. During the class you'll view pictures of axolotls and learn fun facts.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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
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
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn.
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme. SPECIAL PROJECT!
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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
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
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Open Studio Thursdays
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Crafternoon for Kids
3:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Build-a-Board Game Workshop
3:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops,
Games,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
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.
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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
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
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
3:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
LEGO Challenge
3:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
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 aged 5-11!
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Calm Coloring
3:00pm–4:45pm
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Tiny Terrariums
4:00pm–5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:
Add some green to your space before the end of summer! Join us in the Central Library Community Room and learn to make a mini terrarium for your desk, bookshelf, or dorm room.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Cancelled
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Teen Night
5:00pm–7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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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+
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Crafter Hours Drop-In
6:00pm–7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness welcome.
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