This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Sip & Paint Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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 - 5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Encouraged Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join us with special guest Fannie Medina for a fun-filled afternoon of artmaking! We will celebrate the season of autumn by creating your own step-by-step fall themed painting. 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.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Game Program Thursday, December 5, 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. Dec 5 2024 Thu Sonic X Shadow Generations 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: 10 Event Details: Join us in playing the exciting Sonic X Shadow Generations game to celebrate the new Sonic movie coming out soon. 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. Spidersona Mask Bracelets Tuesday, December 10, 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Spidersona Mask Bracelets 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: 10 Event Details: Using popsicle sticks, we will create our own spidersona mask bracelets. 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" 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 "All Ages" group. Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" 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 "All Ages" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Universal Yums Friday, December 13, 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Universal Yums 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: 10 Event Details: We invite you to sample and rate snacks from Universal Yums. 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 "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. Kids and Teens Winter Reading Challenge Begins Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:15pm Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults 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. Dec 19 2024 Thu Kids and Teens Winter Reading Challenge Begins 9:00am - 9:15pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: Need something fun to do over winter break? Join our challenge. Every challenge card you complete wins a small prize. Each one you turn in is an entry into one of our prize drawings.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Craft Break: Wooden Letter Decorating Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Craft Break: Wooden Letter Decorating 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Have you ever wanted to decorate wooden letters with cool pictures? Then join us for this fun DIY project. We will also provide snacks. 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. Ayodele West African Dance Class for Kids Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music 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. Dec 20 2024 Fri Ayodele West African Dance Class for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Encouraged Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Celebrate Kuumba (creativity) as we approach Kwanzaa by learning West African dance and listen to live drumming courtesy of Ayodele Drum and Dance, which strives to foster community across the Dia 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. Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library 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. Dec 22 2024 Sun Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show 3:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Encouraged Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: In honor of Shelly's "birthday" in December, we're celebrating everything reptilian with a visit from Crosstown Exotics. Be amazed and learn all about these fascinating creatures! Kids of all ages and their families are welcome. 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.**
Christmas Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.
Christmas All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Create a Calming Scent Mix Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Create a Calming Scent Mix 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Using natural items such as dried flowers and spices, we will make our own soothing scent mixtures. 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.**
New Year's Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1.
New Year's Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Sugar Scrub Making Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Sugar Scrub Making 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Mix up a simple sugar scrub that will help your skin to feel nice this winter. Designed for grades 3rd to 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. Learn Circus Tricks with CircEsteem! Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming 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. Jan 6 2025 Mon Learn Circus Tricks with CircEsteem! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming Encouraged Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Impress and amaze your family and friends by learning tightwire walking and other real circus skills. Designed for ages 6 and up. Space is limited! Don't forget to register.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Street Fighter Video Game Duel! Thursday, January 9, 2025 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. Jan 9 2025 Thu Street Fighter Video Game Duel! 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: 10 Event Details: Are you the ultimate Street Fighter champion? Bring your friends and battle in this thrilling video game challenge! 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. Create a felt light-up wishing star Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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. Jan 11 2025 Sat Create a felt light-up wishing star 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: 10 Event Details: Make your own light-up plush wishing star using simple sewing skills. 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. Sour Punch Bites Pickle Roulette Challenge Friday, January 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Food, Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Sour Punch Bites Pickle Roulette Challenge 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Food, Games & Gaming Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Take a chance by trying some candy that will be either fruit or pickle flavored. 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. Film Screening: School of Rock with Snacks! Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Movies and Music Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Film Screening: School of Rock with Snacks! 3:30pm - 5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Movies and Music Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us for a screening of School of Rock. We will also provide snacks. 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.**
