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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Prom Wear Donation Collection

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

FPPL is accepting your like-new or gently used formal wear donations through the month of March! We will be hosting a pop-up Prom "Shop" at the Maywood Public Library on April 7.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Book Sale Donation Drop Off

03/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/03/2025 @ 9:00pm
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Library will be accepting book donations for the 2025 Spring Book Sale happening on April 5 and April 6. 

Donations can be dropped off between March 20 and April 3. We will not accept book donations at any other time. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Closed
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Beginning Tai Chi

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

New to Tai Chi?  Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  No experience necessary.  

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Bilingual Storytime

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes.

 

Disclaimer(s)

YS Accessibility

**Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.**

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Pre-K and K Take & Make

All Day
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Notorious RBG Exhibit through the Illinois Holocaust Museum

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Technology
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  View the Notorious RBG Exhibit through the Illinois Holocaust Museum

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

District 91 Art Club Gallery Night

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Family, Kids
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Enjoy light refreshments and admire some of this year's artwork from Ms. Bruzzini's K-2 Art Club students from Betsy Ross and Garfield Schools.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pins & Needles

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Beginning or experienced knitters, crochet enthusiasts, macrame and embroidery makers, or quilters: come join us in this sociable creative circle led by Karen Wiebe.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Fandom Friday Kit: Minecraft Bees

All Day
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits
Event Details:

Celebrate the upcoming Minecraft movie release with a little bee buddy! Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Babybugs Storytime

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Babybugs Storytime features music, movement, and short segments to keep busy babies and toddlers interested. Come to listen and play! Designed for infants through young toddlers.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Hojalata Workshop (Spring Theme)

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Experience the vibrant and intricate world of Mexican tin art, known as Hojalata, with guidance from Fannie Medina of Creative Vida!

Disclaimer(s)

YS Accessibility

**Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.**

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Team Puzzle Challenge

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

How fast can you complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle? Compete as a team to find out who’s the fastest jigsaw in the midwest! You can either sign up as a team (maximum of 4) or sign up by yourself and be assigned a team to help.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clio's Chroniclers Book Group

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Clio was the Greek muse of history, who is responsible for preserving memory and all the knowledge that comes from discoveries of the past.  The history group is an eclectic group of individuals interested in all aspects of history,

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Beginning Tai Chi

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

New to Tai Chi?  Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  No experience necessary.  

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Bilingual Storytime

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes.

 

Disclaimer(s)

YS Accessibility

**Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.**

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Create-a-Pocket Pet Kit

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Closed
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Now available in a Take & Make option. Our pocket pet kits make the perfect spring break craft project. Available while supplies last. Feel free to call ahead to reserve a kit, but we will only hold reserved kits for a maximum of one week.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Teen Craft Cafe

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Relax over spring break with open crafting! We provide the materials, you provide the inspiration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.