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Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Event Details:

A talk with Amy Tan, details to come!

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan]

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Edmonia Lewis and The Death of Cleopatra: Uncovering the Forest Park Connection

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join the Forest Park Public Library and the Historical Society of Forest Park for a talk by Amy Binns-Calvey on Edmonia Lewis, a groundbreaking sculptor of African American and Native American heritage, and her remarkable work The Death o

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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: 30
Event Details:

Join this 30 minute Chair Yoga class with DuShaun Branch that will be accessible and open to all bodies!  Chair Yoga is a great introduction to Yoga and allows students to use an everyday prop, the chair!!!

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

One on One Tech Help

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Nature Book Group

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

This inquisitive book group meets every two months in partnership with the Trailside Museum.

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

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Clio's Chroniclers Book Group

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "All Ages" group.

Seed Swap

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Event Details:

Join the Forest Park Garden Club for a seed swap. Bring seeds and take seeds to start your garden this spring. It is not required to bring seeds to swap to participate. 

 

 

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

Tai Chi

Monday, February 24, 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: 20
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, February 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: 20
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 "Adults" group.

Bullet Journaling for Beginners

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Want to try bullet journaling, but have become too intimidated by the museum quality examples on Pinterest?

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, February 26, 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.
 

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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: 30
Event Details:

Join this 30 minute Chair Yoga class with DuShaun Branch that will be accessible and open to all bodies!  Chair Yoga is a great introduction to Yoga and allows students to use an everyday prop, the chair!!!

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

One on One Tech Help

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
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 "Adults" group.

Art & Flo

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Art&Flo is an opportunity to connect and create in community. Unlike typical paint and sip classes, everyone will be encouraged to design their own pieces and go with the flow.

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

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

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

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

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

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

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

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

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

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today. 

Spring Break

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

Memorial Day Sunday

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday.