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Beginning Tai Chi

Monday, January 6, 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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, January 8, 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 "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Dementia Friends with AgeOptions

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic: Dementia Friends with AgeOptions

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 9, 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.

Legal Aid Chicago

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Come to this presentation to hear from Legal Aid Chicago's outreach attorneys about how they can help you with your legal needs for free.  At Legal Aid Chicago, it is our vision that poverty will not be an impediment to justice in Cook County

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

Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Food, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Food, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work.

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

Friday, January 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

Friday, January 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, January 11, 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.

Tai Chi

Monday, January 13, 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, January 13, 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 "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Tuesday, January 14, 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, January 14, 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, January 14, 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.

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, January 15, 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 "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Tech Empowerment with Xandi - Buying and Selling Online

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic: Tech Empowerment with Xandi - Buying and Selling Online

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 16, 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, January 16, 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.

Pins & Needles

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Beginning or experienced knitters, crochet enthusiasts, macrame and embroidery makers, or quilters: come join us in this sociable creative circle led by Karen Wiebe.

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

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, January 18, 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.

Mystery Book Group

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We love mystery novels.  Join us!  New members welcome.

January 18th Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton

February 15th Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

 

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

Silent Reading Party at Robert's Westside

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Readers looking for a communal experience will gather & read books together in the cool atmosphere of Robert’s Westside.  Join us to try something new!

Robert's Westside

7321 Madison St.

Forest Park, IL 60130

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

Tai Chi

Monday, January 20, 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, January 20, 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.