Week Calendar

Curious about crochet, but don't know where to begin? Stop by our Crochet 101 class at the Indian Orchard Branch and learn some basics from librarian Macklin. Please register, as space is limited. Ages 13+.

Tarot offers a mirror to the soul. The cards depict our emotional and spiritual landscape and provide insight into our innermost selves. The cards validate our intuitive sense of knowing and open us up to greater awareness.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Create Monet's Water Lilies using only crayons! In this 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 program is intended for adults and teens.

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.

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!

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

SPECIAL PROJECT!

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. 

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.

Join us for a Virtual Reality adventure! Explore a digital playground full of exciting challenges and multiplayer missions with VR Headsets provided by Rolling Video Games. Limited to kids 8 and up, due to equipment restrictions. 

Come to the East Forest Park branch library to show off your Scrabble skills! Test your vocabulary – and your opponents – at this weekly drop-in program, this summer only. Ages 16+.

Join us for an afternoon of Video Game Trivia, and you may take home the prize for the most video game knowledge in the teen room!

Ages 13-17 welcome!

 Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!

Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.

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. 

Are dragons real? Maybe. Make your own magical Dragon Egg to hatch your own dragon. For ages 9-18 

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Have you ever tie-dyed a t-shirt? Have you ever tie-dyed a shirt with a water gun? Come to the Forest Park library and make the most creative shirt you can imagine! We will provide shirts, but you may bring your own. White t-shirts only.

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18

Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. 

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. 

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.

Come on into the Brightwood Branch every month to get your game on with our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a variety of Switch games including but not limited to: Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros & more! 

Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens.

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

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. 

Join us for an evening with a special performance by Good Trouble in the Discovery Garden.

Come level up your summer by making your very own Chess and/or checkers set! Upcycle household materials such as bottle caps, corks, and fabric into a classic game.

Come and enjoy an evening of creative self examination through bullet journaling. Each participant gets a journal to work on and take home.

Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome.