This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Minecraft Dungeons Gaming Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room 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 Mar 13 2026 Fri Minecraft Dungeons Gaming 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore dungeons, fight monsters, and collect treasure as we play Minecraft Dungeons together. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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 Homework Club Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Spring Equinox Celebration Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Spring Equinox Celebration 4:00pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate the spring equinox with us by making milk carton bird feeders, seed bombs and launchers, and miniature tornadoes in a bottle! Suitable for grades 3 and older.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Draw Cute and Cuddly Aliens with Albert the Alien Creator Trevor Mueller Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 22 2026 Sun Draw Cute and Cuddly Aliens with Albert the Alien Creator Trevor Mueller 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn to draw cute space creatures with a pro, frequent Fan Fest guest and Albert the Alien creator, Trevor Mueller. Designed for grades 3 and older.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Homework Club Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Felt Shelly the Turtle Kit *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Felt Shelly the Turtle Kit *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own Shelly the turtle out of felt using a needle and thread or some glue. Designed for grades 3 to 5. Kits are limited so please remember to register. Kits will be held for a week. 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 Homework Club Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7.
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.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Homework Club Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Found Poetry Collage Night Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Found Poetry Collage Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month by unleashing your inner poet! We will be creating original poems using recycled magazines and books. Suitable for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Make Your Own Fantasy Map! Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Family, Kids, 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 "Middle Grades" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Make Your Own Fantasy Map! 5:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Do you love imagining and escaping to fantasy worlds? Now’s your chance to join us in creating your own unique world map. Designed for grades 3-5
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Last Kids on Earth Kit *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Last Kids on Earth Kit *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Books & Writing, Make & Take Kits Registration Encouraged Event Details: Sign up to get your own Last Kids on Earth Kit containing a monster apocalypse survival guide, a game, and more. Designed for grades 3 to 5. Kits are limited so please remember to register.Kits will be held for a week. 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 Homework Club Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mario LEGO Building Challenge Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Mario 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: Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Try to build your favorite character or object from Mario for fun. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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 Mario Kart Tournament Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Mario Kart Tournament 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Compete to win the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart tournament! Designed for grades 5-7.
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 This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group National Library Week All Day 4/19 - 4/25 Library at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages View Details 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 This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 19 - 25 2026 National Library Week All Day 4/19–4/25 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Event Details: National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Homework Club Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.
