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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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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
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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
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
Sep-Mar
2025
Reading Dragons and Friends
All Day
9/2–3/30
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Games
Event Details:
Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game at Sixteen Acres Branch Library! The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn! Print or ask a librarian for a reading tracker to get started.
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 "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
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Reading Dragons and Friends- Starter Pack
All Day
8/18–8/31
Sixteen Acres Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Community Events
Event Details:
Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game! You can pick up a starter pack of three dragon cards at Sixteen Acres Branch Library this August. The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn!
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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
Sep
2
2025
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.
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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
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
Sep
6
2025
Sat
Back to School Notebook Decoration
11:00am–2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Start school in style with your own decorated notebook. We’ll provide a notebook and supplies; you provide the imagination. Designed for ages 8+ with all children welcome. Drop in during open hours on September 6.
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
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
6
2025
Sat
Chainmail Club
11:30am–2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the Mason Square Branch for some chainmailling fun! September 6th we will make the helm pattern and the swirls on October 4th. For adults and older teens 14+
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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
Sep
4
2025
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?
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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
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
Sep
5
2025
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
6
2025
Sat
Create Art with Crayons - Van Gogh
1:00pm–2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create Van Gogh's The Starry Night using only crayons! In this free, 90-minute workshop, artist Marie Tucker will lead artists step by step to create their own beautiful work of art. All supplies are provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
6
2025
Sat
Macrame Hanging Planter Workshop
1:00pm–2:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Community Events,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Come learn to make a macrame hanging planter with this guided workshop. This craft is best done with an extra set of hands, so invite a friend!
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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
Sep
2
2025
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
Sep
3
2025
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.
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
Sep
3
2025
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory 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,
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
3
2025
Wed
Job Corps Information Table
2:00pm–5:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Event Details:
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.
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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
Sep
4
2025
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.
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
Sep
4
2025
Thu
Open Studio Thursdays
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,
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep
2
2025
Tue
LEGO to the Library!
3:30pm–4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep
2
2025
Tue
Silent Book Club Junior
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep
2
2025
Tue
Switch It Up!
3:30pm–4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep
2
2025
Tue
Teen Tuesday
3:30pm–4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
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
Sep
3
2025
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
Sep
3
2025
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 "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
Sep
3
2025
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
3:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep
3
2025
Wed
Crafternoon
3:30pm–4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for some after-school crafting on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Some examples are soap making, painting, and glitter bottles!
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep
4
2025
Thu
An Afternoon of Button Making
3:30pm–4:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of designing and making buttons. Put them on your backpacks, pin them on your jacket, and show off your artistic talent! All supplies provided! Teens 12-20 welcome
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
Sep
4
2025
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
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep
5
2025
Fri
LEGO Challenge
3:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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 "Teens" group
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep
5
2025
Fri
First Friday Feasts for Teens
3:30pm–4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
Food & Cooking,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The FIRST Friday of every month, we will offer a feast for the teens. Each month will have a theme: *September -Pajamas (appropriate, please!) and Pancakes *October - Board Games and Brownies. Play board games, eat brownies.
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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
Sep
3
2025
Wed
Yoga for Kids!
4:00pm–4:45pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join Christina for Yoga for Kids on Wednesdays this September! Learn new movements and make new friends. Mats provided.
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
3
2025
Wed
Gaming Wednesday
4:00pm–5:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games! We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer 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
Mason Square 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
Sep
4
2025
Thu
Let's Play. . .
4:00pm–5:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Surprise! Each month we will play a new game such as Dominoes, Checkers, Scrabble and many others! For families.
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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
Sep
3
2025
Wed
Family Game Night
5:00pm–7:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Join us on Wednesday nights to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and we will periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep
3
2025
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
3
2025
Wed
Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me
5:30pm–6:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
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
Sep
3
2025
Wed
Typing Club
5:30pm–7:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Computers & Technology,
Work & Careers
Event Details:
Boost your typing and mouse skills! Drop in to our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with the basics of using the mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills.
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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
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
4
2025
Thu
Crochet Workshop
6:00pm–7:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!
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