Code Builders 2.0

Build the skills you need to create animations, games, apps, and more using fun online tutorials! | East Forest Park | All Ages

East Forest Park Branch
Wednesdays | 3:30-4:30 PM | All Ages

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 – you may want to bring a pair of headphones. You are also welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet.

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

There will be a variety of projects and experiments to get you and your family started exploring and creating! | East Forest Park | All Ages

East Forest Park Branch – Makerspace
Mondays & Tuesdays | 2:00 – 4:30 PM | All Ages

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.

Want to learn more? Contact the East Forest Park Branch Library at (413) 263-6836.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Drop in and learn the basics of sewing while working on various projects throughout the series. | East Forest Park | All Ages

East Forest Park Branch
Thursdays | 2:00-5:00 PM | All Ages

Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our bi-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.

Chess Club

Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults

East Forest Park Branch
Fridays, June 2 – September 15  | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Teens & Adults

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! You don’t need to bring any game equipment – all materials including boards and pieces will be provided. Ages 13 to Adult.

Drop-In Tech Help & Tinkering

Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our sessions! | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults

Drop-In Tech Help & Tinkering

East Forest Park Branch
2nd Wednesday of the month | 6:00-7:30 pm | Teens & Adults

Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.

Ever wonder how a DVD player works? We have too, that is why we are adding “tinkering” to our monthly Drop-In sessions. We will provide the devices to explore, and the tools to open them up!

Registration is not required, but time may be limited in order to assist all attendees.

Tabletop RPG Club

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! | Central | Teens & Adults

Central Library – Community Room
Saturdays: See Club Schedule Below | 1:00 – 3:30 PM | Ages 16+

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We’ll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone – drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game.

Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.

Registration is optional, but encouraged. Register via our online calendar!

Club schedule: Fall 2023

DateActivity
December 210th-level adventure (DMed by EG)
December 910th-level adventure (DMed by EG)
December 16Beginner D&D! Join us to learn the basics
December 23Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
December 30Break for the holidays
January 6Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
January 13Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
January 20Beginner D&D! Join us to learn the basics
January 27Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
February 3Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
February 10Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
February 17Beginner D&D! Join us to learn the basics
February 24Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
March 2Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)

The winter session will begin on December 2 and run until March 2.

What is a tabletop RPG?

A tabletop RPG is a game where the players sit around a table and use a shared set of rules to help make it easy and fun to tell a story. It’s about performance, tactics and strategy, solving mysteries, and adventure. Games can be as short as one club meeting or can tell an ongoing story across several months–decisions like that are up to the players.

In our club, we organize into groups of 3-6 players. Library staff and experienced facilitators help guide their table toward the kind of story everyone wants to tell. The goal is to enjoy creating a diverse world, where players take the leading roles in a series of action and adventure dramas.

What do I need to bring?

Nothing! We provide everything you need. If you end up really loving the hobby, you might find yourself wanting your own tools–dice, notebooks, pencils, and rule books–but you can always play for free.

Game Day

Challenge friends to board or card games, video games, or just relax and hang out! | Forest Park | Teens

Forest Park Branch
Wednesdays, June 28 through August 23 | 3:00-5:00 PM | Ages 11-18

Stop by the Forest Park Branch Library on Wednesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch!

Crafting Mondays

We’ll have art supplies and crafting supplies available for teens to create a project in the teen room or take home to complete later! | Central Library | Teens

Central Library – Teen Area
Mondays | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Ages 12-19

Every Monday we’ll have art supplies and crafting supplies available for teens to create a project in the teen room or take home to complete later!

Teen Tuesdays

If you are looking for a welcoming place to be after school, look no further. | Sixteen Acres | Teens

Sixteen Acres Branch
Every Tuesday | 3 – 7 PM | Ages 9 – 18

If you are looking for a welcoming place to be, look no further.  Get inspired by using a wide array of art materials: write that masterpiece you’ve been pondering or play one of our many board games — and let’s not forget all the inspiration that rests right on our shelves. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.

Teen Night

Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. | East Forest Park | Teens

East Forest Park Branch
Wednesdays | 4:00-7:30 PM | Ages 13+

Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend.