The Library

Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Game Day - for ages 12-18, Indoor Snowball Fight

Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Microsoft Excel Basics

Thu, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.

Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Fri, Jan 30, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Teens Tour the Maker Space - for ages 12-18

Fri, Jan 30, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

No reservations required! Start in the Teen Room, then we'll head down to the Maker Space to learn about all the cool machines and how to use them by making a button, bookmark and sticker.

Fri, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Follow Along: Altered Book

Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

National Seed Swap Day

Sat, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Bring seeds of any type and swap with other gardeners. Don't have seeds to share? You're still welcome to participate. Kids can stop by the Teen Room to make a craft; materials will be provided.

Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Take a beginner course in altering books as we follow a course on Creativebug. Materials will be provided.

This event is full

Craft & Chat: Greeting Cards

Mon, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library - Fair Grove Branch

Meet and connect with fellow crafters while working on a new craft project and trading ideas. Materials will be provided.

Cricut Crafts - for ages 12-18

Mon, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Key chains, stickers, name plates and more! Bring your ideas, and we’ll help you create them with our Cricut machine.

Mini Mondays - for ages 12 and older

Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Create adorable miniatures from upcycled materials. Each month, learn to craft tiny landscapes, rooms or critters using household items. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own.

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering - for ages 13-18

Mon, Feb 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Explore the world of Magic: The Gathering, a popular tabletop card game. Teens will enjoy basic gameplay, from beginner to intermediate, led by experts from the local game store, Haven Games LLC.

Exploring Genealogy - Federal Land Grants: Mapping our Ancestors’ Westward Trails

Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mon, Feb 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Certified Genealogist® Patti Hobbs will show how federal land records can uncover your ancestors’ stories.

Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Art Studio: Homeschool Edition - for ages 12-18, Friendship Gifts

Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Finding Files

Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.

Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Feb 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Art Studio - for ages 12-18, Friendship Gifts

Tue, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

LEGO Brick Builders - for all ages

Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Bring the whole family to our LEGO brick free-for-all and challenge yourself to build something together.

Spooky Friends Book Club - "Old Soul"

Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Ghosts, goblins, gore and so much more to read about in our horror book club.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library - Fair Grove Branch

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Voice Your Writing

Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Share a sample of your writing in a casual setting with like-minded individuals.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Meet the Computer

Thu, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Game Day - for ages 12-18

Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Evening Book Discussion - "Black Birds in the Sky"

Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Benway Conference Room (8)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Macrame Heart Keychain

Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Follow along with a beginner-friendly video to create your own macrame heart keychain. Materials will be provided.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Fri, Feb 06, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Feb 06, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Meet at the Card Table

Fri, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Looking for a place to play cards or games with friends? Bring your own or play one of ours and meet new people.

Fri, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Fri, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Turn a favorite character into a unique work of art using your creativity and fun materials.

First Friday Art Walk

Fri, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Park Central Branch Library - Park Central Branch

Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.

Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Craft & Tell

Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Want to stop doomscrolling and get out of the house? Bring a craft to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Freedom Classroom 101: Community Meet & Greet

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Explore creative work from emerging artists and students at a casual, come-and-go showcase.

TTRPG Exploration - for ages 12-18

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Try out tabletop role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons and others. Join one-shot campaigns with pre-built characters or librarian-generated ones.

Oreo Taste Test Challenge

Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Put your taste buds to the test with a blind tasting of different Oreo cookies, see if you can guess each one and rank your favorites.

This event is full

Science Time with STEAM Kits - for ages 5-12

Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Library staff will demonstrate how to create a custom bar of soap with Maker Space equipment. Registration required.

Mon, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Come explore science with the Library's STEAM Kits, featuring a different kit each month.

Cuppas and Crafts - for all ages, Boba and Valentines

Mon, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library - Fair Grove Branch

Drop in during the afternoon for a cozy festive drink paired with a fun craft. Each project will offer options to accommodate all ages and skill levels.

Mon, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Participate in the Library's 27th Annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest! We'll have plenty of fun supplies available to create your own design and enter your submissions.

Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Internet Basics

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Library staff will demonstrate how to create a custom bar of soap with Maker Space equipment. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Crafts and Camaraderie - Love Note Zine Using Marbled Papers

Tue, Feb 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library - Fair Grove Branch

Watch a Creativebug tutorial and enjoy delightful discussion as you craft along. Materials will be provided.

Mystery Book Club - "Listen for the Lie"

Tue, Feb 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Discuss all manner of mystery, from classic to current, cozy to thriller, series and standalone.

Flying Needles

Tue, Feb 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Work on your latest knitting and crochet projects with fellow fiber artists.

Worms & Wonders: Vermiculture Fun - for ages 8 and older

Tue, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Participate in the Library's 27th Annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest! We'll have plenty of fun supplies available to create your own design and enter your submissions.

Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn how to turn scraps into compost and explore the science of worms and gardening.

Baby Book Club - for infants-12 months

Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Read, sing and play at our special babies-only playtime.

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Library staff will demonstrate how to create a custom bar of soap with Maker Space equipment. Registration required.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library - Fair Grove Branch

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Book Discussion - "Broken Country"

Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Book Discussion - "Margo's Got Money Troubles"

Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Genres for Generations - for ages 12 and older, "The House in the Cerulean Sea"

Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Participate in the Library's 27th Annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest! We'll have plenty of fun supplies available to create your own design and enter your submissions.

Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Teens and their guardians are invited to connect through stories in our monthly book discussion. Share the experience of reading the same book and dive into the conversation together.

FilmStubs - "La La Land," rated PG-13

Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Moxie Cinema - 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101

Both novice and seasoned cinephiles are welcome to join our free viewings of classic and cult films at The Moxie, with discussion after the films. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

The Brentwood Card Table

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.

Hugs and Kisses - for infants-age 6

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a storytime full of books, songs, hugs and kisses.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday - for ages 6-12

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Library staff will demonstrate how to create a custom bar of soap with Maker Space equipment. Registration required.

Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges. Registration required.

Learning Windows 11

Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn about the Windows 11 operating system. Explore the Start Menu and Settings menu, and learn how to customize your computer. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer.

Downtown Book Club - "The Neighbor Favor"

Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Participate in the Library's 27th Annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest! We'll have plenty of fun supplies available to create your own design and enter your submissions.

Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway

Join us to chat about our monthly title while enjoying the urban skyline at this library-sponsored book group.

The Pretenders - for ages 3-7

Fri, Feb 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Play is one of your child’s best teachers. We’ll provide a variety of play stations designed to promote imagination, spark creativity and promote social-emotional development.

Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Northview Center Book Discussion - for ages 55 and older, "Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop"

Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Library staff will demonstrate how to create a custom bar of soap with Maker Space equipment. Registration required.

Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Northview Center - 305 E. Talmage St.

Chat about our monthly title with other readers at this library-sponsored book group just for older adults.

Fri, Feb 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Participate in the Library's 27th Annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest! We'll have plenty of fun supplies available to create your own design and enter your submissions.

Fri, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Library staff will demonstrate how to create a custom bar of soap with Maker Space equipment. Registration required.

Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

STEAM Explorers - for ages 6-12

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges.

Libraries Closed

Mon, Feb 16, 7:00am - 9:00pm

Library Center

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of President's Day.

Tue, Feb 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Gmail Basics

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to create an email account using Gmail, create contacts and signatures, compose and reply to emails, organize your inbox and more.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Ash Grove Bibliophiles - "The Twelve Jays of Christmas"

Tue, Feb 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Art Studio - for ages 12-18

Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Student Loan Basics

Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Explore your options for funding education and managing student debt with financial journalist Kristi Waterworth.

Brentwood Literary Society - "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Explore different times and places through classic reads with fellow book lovers. Finally get to the books you’ve always meant to read and discover new favorites along the way.

Books on Tap - "Sky Daddy"

Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A

Brewing off-beat discussions about books that aren't in the mainstream.

Exploring Genealogy - Understanding the World Your Ancestors Lived In

Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

John Cline explores sources that bring your ancestors’ stories and lives into richer context.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library - Fair Grove Branch

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Rosie Book Club - "The Let Them Theory"

Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wallace Rae Salon - 1460 E. Cherry St.

Meet at woman-owned businesses to chat about titles that spark conversation with other women in business. Presented in partnership with Leadership Springfield’s Rosie project.

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Travelogue - A Journey Through Brazil's Amazon Region

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Brazil.

The Hangout

Thu, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Join us each month for crafting, games and good company — open to adults of all abilities and their caregivers.

Google Tools

Thu, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Game Day - for ages 12-18

Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Book Discussion - "The Kamogawa Food Detectives"

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Banned Book Club - "The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel"

Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mother's Brewing Company - 215 S. Grant Ave.

Read books that have recently been in the news for being banned or challenged. We'll discuss the book, the reasons it was banned or challenged and ideas surrounding intellectual freedom.

Silver Screen Surfers - "Swing Time," rated TV-G

Fri, Feb 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Step back in time with classic films that bring the magic of the silver screen to life.

Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Feb 20, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Meet at the Card Table

Fri, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Looking for a place to play cards or games with friends? Bring your own or play one of ours and meet new people.

Cinema Saturday - for all ages, "Dog Man"

Fri, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Enjoy snacks and crafts while watching this month’s movie pick, all rated PG.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Nonfic Book Club - "Disability Intimacy"

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway

Enjoy lively discussions on thought-provoking nonfiction from marginalized voices with members of the community.

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering - for ages 13-18

Mon, Feb 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Explore the world of Magic: The Gathering, a popular tabletop card game. Teens will enjoy basic gameplay, from beginner to intermediate, led by experts from the local game store, Haven Games LLC.

Registration opens Monday, February 9 2026 at 9:00am

Brentwood Movie Night - "Thunderbolts*," rated PG-13

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 8:15pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Grab the popcorn and bring your friends for a big-screen experience at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Read It Like It’s Hot - "Forbidden"

Mon, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Discuss trending books, popular reads and connect with fellow readers.

Bagels with the Better Business Bureau - Balancing AI with Integrity

Tue, Feb 24, 8:00am - 9:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Explore ways to use AI thoughtfully and ethically to enhance your work and business practices.

Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Tue, Feb 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Microsoft Word Basics

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell–check to edit documents.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Book Blankets: Crochet and Conversation

Tue, Feb 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Gather with fellow crocheters to create granny squares inspired by the book cover of your current read. All skill levels welcome — no experience necessary. Materials will be provided.

Art Studio - for ages 12-18

Tue, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Making Family History Fun - Research Tools

Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Take part in our family history series with Glenn Whicker from FamilySearch, perfect for genealogists of all levels.

Registration opens Monday, February 9 2026 at 8:30am

Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library - Fair Grove Branch

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

The Brentwood Card Table

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Other Side of Now"

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Feb 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Discuss a wide range of books in various genres, including both fiction and non-fiction titles.

Microsoft Excel Basics

Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.

Game Day - for ages 12-18, Floor is Lava

Thu, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Let's Judge a Book By Its Lover - for ages 18 and older, "Off the Clock"

Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Fall for a new swoon-worthy romance read with a discussion to match. Each month, we’ll switch to feature a sweet or spicy pick.

Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Fri, Feb 27, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Annie Busch Auditorium (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Feb 27, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Feb 27, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Reading Pals - for ages 5-12

Fri, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Practice your reading skills with Evie, our friend from Alliance of Therapy Pets.

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.