This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. *KIT AVAILABLE* Mini Monster/Ghost in a Jar Kit All Day Lower Level at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Sep 17 2024 Tue *KIT AVAILABLE* Mini Monster/Ghost in a Jar Kit All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits, STEAM Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Create your own mini monster or ghost in a jar. Kits are limited so please remember to register. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th. 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. Just Dance Video Game Battle! Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Sep 20 2024 Fri Just Dance Video Game Battle! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Encouraged Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Show off your best dance moves as we play the popular Just Dance video game on the Nintendo Switch. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Freedom to Read Postcard Station All Day 9/23 - 9/27 Lower Level at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Sep 23 - 27 2024 Freedom to Read Postcard Station All Day 9/23 - 9/27 Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Encouraged Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Stop by our postcard station to thank our representatives for supporting the freedom to read. You write the note, and we'll take care of the mailing. Designed for kids ages 5 and older and their families.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Volunteer Celebration/Orientation! Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Volunteer Celebration/Orientation! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Community Encouraged Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: If you ever volunteered at the library, then this celebration is for you! Come play games and meet other volunteers! We are also having a volunteer orientation in welcoming new volunteers. Designed for grades 5th-12th.
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. Chalk the Patio for Freedom to Read Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Patio at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Open 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. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed Chalk the Patio for Freedom to Read 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Patio Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement Encouraged Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Protecting everyone's freedom to read is more important than ever. Come support the cause and raise awareness by chalking our patio with freedom to read messages!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Banned Books Wanted Posters Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Banned Books Wanted Posters 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Create a wanted poster promoting a book that has been challenged. Designed for grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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 "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. Sustainability Fair Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY, Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM, Technology Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Open 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. 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. Sep 28 2024 Sat Sustainability Fair 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY, Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM, Technology Encouraged Seats Remaining: 124 Event Details: FPPL and the Forest Park Environmental Control Commission present… Forest Park Sustainability Fair on September 28 2-4pm
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. *KIT AVAILABLE* Kawaii Kit All Day Lower Level at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Make & Take Kits Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu *KIT AVAILABLE* Kawaii Kit All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Make & Take Kits Encouraged Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Come pick up your very own Totally Kawaii kit! Kits are limited, so please remember to register. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th.
Staff In-Service Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Oct 4 2024 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed for a staff in-service day.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Hello Neighbor Video Game Program! Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Hello Neighbor Video Game Program! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Are you able to sneak inside your neighbor’s creepy house without being spotted? Solve puzzles and figure out the mystery behind this spooky video game! Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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. Plants vs. Zombies Gameplay Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Plants vs. Zombies Gameplay 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Save the neighborhood from the zombies as we play the video game Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville together. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th. 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. Tokyo Treat Taste Testing Challenge! Friday, October 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Food Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Tokyo Treat Taste Testing Challenge! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Food Encouraged Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Lets try some tasty fun treats from Japan. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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. Creepy or Scary LEGO Creations Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Creepy or Scary LEGO Creations 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Encouraged Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Build your own creepy or scary LEGO creation. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th. 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. Feel and Guess the Mystery Object(s) Friday, October 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Feel and Guess the Mystery Object(s) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Guess the mystery object(s) that we hid in a box using your sense of touch.Designed for grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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. Beaded critters/Pokémon Tuesday, October 29, 2024 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 Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Beaded critters/Pokémon 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 Encouraged Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Create your own simple beaded animal or Pokémon to use for decoration. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th. 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. Fantastic Beasts and How To Draw Them Friday, November 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Nov 1 2024 Fri Fantastic Beasts and How To Draw Them 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Encouraged Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Join comic creator Trevor Mueller (Albert the Alien) as we learn the fundamentals of designing and drawing fantastic beasts! 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 "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. Day of the Dead Family Celebration Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Open 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. Nov 2 2024 Sat Day of the Dead Family Celebration 3:00pm - 4:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Encouraged Seats Remaining: 39 Event Details: Enjoy a musical performance by the Mariachi Sirenas, Chicago's first all-woman mariachi, and visit interactive art stations. Designed for kids and their families. 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 "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. Therapy Dog Visit Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Open 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. 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. Nov 4 2024 Mon Therapy Dog Visit 4:00pm - 6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Encouraged Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Research studies confirm that therapy dogs can play an important role in the physical and social / emotional well-being of many people.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. *KIT AVAILABLE* DIY Hot Cocoa stirrer spoon kit All Day Lower Level at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Food, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu *KIT AVAILABLE* DIY Hot Cocoa stirrer spoon kit All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Food, Make & Take Kits Encouraged Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Take home a kit to make your own hot cocoa stirrer spoons using vegan marshmallows and HERSHEY'S KISSES. Kits are limited so please remember to register. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies Food Allergy Disclaimer Text. 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. Sip & Paint Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Sip & Paint 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Encouraged Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Join us for a fun evening painting on canvas while sipping on some tasty sparkling juice. Designed for grades 5th, 6th and 7th. 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. Straw weaving Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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 This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Straw weaving 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 Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Weave your own unique bracelet using straws and yarn. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th. 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 Tennis Aces Video Game Program! Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Mario Tennis Aces Video Game Program! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Encouraged Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Compete against your friends in this Mario Tennis Competition on the Nintendo Switch. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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.**
Early Closing Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm Forest Park Public Library Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Early Closing 5:00pm - 9:00pm Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be close early today. We will be open from 9 am until 5 pm.
Thanksgiving All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Nov 28 2024 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving.
