New Year's Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Winter/Flower Themed Wall Hangings Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Winter/Flower Themed Wall Hangings 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own winter or flower themed wall hangings to brighten your space. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Middle Grades" group Fandom Art Competition 01/04/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 4 - 10 2026 Fandom Art Competition 01/04/2026 @ 9:00am–01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music Registration Encouraged Event Details: What's your favorite fandom? We're taking fan art submissions all this week. Submissions will be displayed at the library and voted on. Our top scorer will get a gift card to Blick Art Supply so they can continue to make fantastic art!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Minecraft LEGO Building Challenge Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Minecraft LEGO Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Minecraft meets LEGO in this building challenge. Test your skills as we try to build various items from the Minecraft games and the movie. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Middle Grades" group After hours Minecraft Creeper Flashlight Tag Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 10 2026 Sat After hours Minecraft Creeper Flashlight Tag 5:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Show off your hiding skills and avoid becoming a Creeper as we play Minecraft Creeper Flashlight Tag during this after hours program. Designed for grades 3 to 7. 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 "Middle Grades" group Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Beginner's Crochet Class Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Beginner's Crochet Class 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Middle Grades" group Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Beginner's Crochet Class Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Cancelled Beginner's Crochet Class 4:00pm–5:00pm Closed Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Middle Grades" group Finger knit, Knit, or Crochet for Fun Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Education & Learning, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Finger knit, Knit, or Crochet for Fun 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Education & Learning, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Try out finger knitting, crochet, and knitting as you sip some tea and have a snack. Feel free to bring any projects you are working on too. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Middle Grades" group Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs.
Library Closing at 5 pm Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Park Public Library Closing Jan 30 2026 Fri Closing Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–7:00pm Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will close early to get ready for an after-hours all ages program.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Who Would Win Book Club Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Who Would Win Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Snack, chat, read, and defend your favorites as we debate the winner in an animal fight from the Who Would Win series. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Middle Grades" group Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Acrylic Paint Scraping Art Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Acrylic Paint Scraping Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create unique art by layering acrylic paint and scraping it. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Middle Grades" group Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We celebrate Black History Month with a showcase of local Black authors and artists. There will be face painting, snacks, and a drawing for a book bundle. Designed for children of all ages and their families
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.
Staff In-Service Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Spring Break All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Spring Break All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Memorial Day Sunday All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Memorial Day Sunday All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today.
Memorial Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
