East Forest Park Branch
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Saturday September 21 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Tacky Craft Club
Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. Inspired by Sam Reece's book "Shi$%y Craft Club: A Club for Gluing Beads to Trash, Talking about Our Feelings, and Making Silly Things," we will ......More
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Saturday September 21 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Soap Workshop
Come learn the science and process behind soap making, leave with your own homemade soap! Kristie Valenze will walk participants through the saponification process and how to create basic bars of soap in this hands-on program. Safety goggles, gloves, and basic trays pro......More
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Monday September 23 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Code Builders 2.0
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.Several of our resources use video clips for instruction ......More
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Monday September 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Fall Prevention workshop
Join us for an afternoon presentation about how to prevent yourself (or a loved one) from a potentially injurious fall. We'll have an Occupational Therapist with a Fall Prevention certification here to provide information and answer questions that anyone might have.
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Monday September 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Domino Makers Club!
Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity to build on their own! Be sure to attend each session, as the sessions will build.
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Monday September 23 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Open Studio Mondays
The EFP Makerspace is open!Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!For teens and adults of all experience lev......More
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Tuesday September 24 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!
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Tuesday September 24 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Knot Just Knitters
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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Tuesday September 24 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Open Studio Tuesdays
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. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!For aspiring m......More
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Wednesday September 25 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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Wednesday September 25 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Outdoor Shower Curtain Painting
Come join us at the East Forest Park Library for an afternoon full of fun.We are hosting a Shower Curtain Painting Party. All messy art enthusiast welcomed!This outdoor event may result in messy hands and clothes.....please dress accordingly. When done it will almost lo......More
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Wednesday September 25 3:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
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Wednesday September 25 4:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Night
Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
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Wednesday September 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Sourdough Starter Workshop with Sourdough Brandon
Learn how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter from an expert sourdough baker and food blogger Sourdough Brandon. You’ll leave with tips and tricks on how to keep your sourdough starter active, what to make with your starter, and even leave with some free so......More
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Wednesday September 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Banned Book Tasting
Celebrate Banned Books Week with us by discovering why these books are banned! We'll have a three-course "meal" of banned books, browsing some of the most commonly challenged works and discussing why people might not like them -- and why they might be important to read ......More
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Thursday September 26 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The Any Book Club
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. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at......More
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Thursday September 26 10:30am - 11:15pm EDT
Tiny Tots Sensory Fun
Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.Weather permitting, this program will be held on the children's patio!
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Thursday September 26 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sew Fun! Drop-In
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!Sessions are open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
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Thursday September 26 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
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Friday September 27 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup
Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child. A wonderful opportunity to connect with other families with young children! Bring your own ......More
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Friday September 27 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Home City Families Playgroup
No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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Friday September 27 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club
It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome! Bring a friend or make one while you're here.
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Saturday September 28 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Teen Spa Day
Treat yourself to a spa day! Local business owner Shannon of Shanndoll's Beauty will be here to educate us on self care and give facials with her all natural beauty products. You won't want to miss this!
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Monday September 30 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant
Assist with SNAP application
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Monday September 30 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Code Builders 2.0
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.Several of our resources use video clips for instruction ......More
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Monday September 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Natural Childbirth Ed Class
This class is offered to give Springfield area families natural childbirth education classes. The class is hands-on and covers anatomy and physiology of birth, as well as comfort measures used by partners to help through the process.
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Monday September 30 5:45pm - 7:45pm EDT
Marcela M. Simpson - Bilingual Early Childhood Specialist
Family Child Care Affinity Group of Western Massachusetts - Professional Development opportunity.
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Monday September 30 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Open Studio Mondays
The EFP Makerspace is open!Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!For teens and adults of all experience lev......More
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Monday September 30 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Pajama Storytime
Get your cozy pajamas on and bring your favorite stuffie to a special pajama storytime. We will read books, sing songs and dance our sillies out. For ages birth to 5 years old.
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Tuesday October 1 10:00am - Saturday October 26 3:00pm EDT
I Spy a Pumpkin
I Spy with my little eye a pumpkin. Find all the decorated pumpkins in the Children's Room on the clue sheet provided and receive a raffle ticket to win one of the pumpkins and score a treat. Happy Haunting!
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Tuesday October 1 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!
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Tuesday October 1 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Knot Just Knitters
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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Tuesday October 1 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Open Studio Tuesdays
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. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!For aspiring m......More
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Tuesday October 1 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell
Sean Gaskell will present an educational performance on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800 year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire. Gaskell studied under the extensive instruction of musicians ......More