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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
20
2026
Mon
Open Sew
All Day
Mason Square Branch
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jul
20
2026
Mon
Home City Families Playgroup
10:30am–11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!
Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Home City Families Playgroup
10:30am–11:30am
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jul
22
2026
Wed
Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup
10:30am–11:30am
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
23
2026
Thu
The Any Book Club
10:00am–12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads.
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2026
Thu
Circle Time Fun
10:30am–11:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.
Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
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
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
24
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
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
Jul
24
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
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Stompers Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for a silly and fun storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies and toddlers, older siblings welcome.
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 "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
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Dominoes Club
11:00am–1:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Big Kid Storytime
11:30am–12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!
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
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
21
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
25
2026
Sat
Acrylic Paint Pour
12:30pm–2:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us at the Mason Square Branch and make a fluid art masterpiece!
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
20
2026
Mon
Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup
1:30pm–2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
Community Events
Event Details:
Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.
The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Home City Families Playgroup
1:30pm–2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
22
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
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
Jul
22
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
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
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
24
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
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
Jul
24
2026
Fri
Lego Freestyle Club
1:00pm–4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
24
2026
Fri
Home City Families Playgroup
1:30pm–2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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
Jul
25
2026
Sat
Writers' Workshop
1:00pm–2:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
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)
Limited Space
Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
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
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
Jul
20
2026
Mon
Code Builders 2.0
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!
This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
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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
Jul
21
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
22
2026
Wed
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
Games
Event Details:
The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
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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
Jul
23
2026
Thu
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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
Jul
21
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 "Teens" group
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Teen Tuesday
3:30pm–4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
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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 Springfield 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
Jul
22
2026
Wed
Mobile Farmers Market
3:00pm–3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
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.
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
Jul
22
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 Wednesday! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2026
Thu
Ukulele Club
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages
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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
Jul
24
2026
Fri
LEGO Challenge
3:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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 of all ages!
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
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
24
2026
Fri
Calm Coloring
3:15pm–4:45pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
22
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+
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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
Jul
22
2026
Wed
Silent Book Club
6:00pm–7:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Join us for the Silent Book Club, where we gather to read and talk about books. Bring your own book for an hour of independent reading (with snacks!). After reading, we chat about our books and share recommendations. For Adults and Teens 16+.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
22
2026
Wed
Crafter Hours Drop-In
6:30pm–7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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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