This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group After-Hours Mini Golf Festive Edition Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat After-Hours Mini Golf Festive Edition 5:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Feeling festive? Challenge your family to a round on our mini-course with a seasonal theme. Kids ages 12 and younger and their families.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Winter Solstice Lantern-making and Parade Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Full View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Winter Solstice Lantern-making and Parade 4:00pm–5:00pm Full Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Decorate a paper lantern and we'll parade our creations around the library to shed a little light on the winter. Bring your lantern home for a nice glow on the longest night of the year. Designed for kids of all ages and their families.
Christmas Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
Christmas Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Christmas All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Life-Size Candyland Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming Age Group: Family, Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 28 2025 Sun Life-Size Candyland 2:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: A sweet life-sized game to shake off the holiday sluggishness. Designed for kids in grades K-3.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Bento Box Workshop Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness Age Group: Family, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Older Adults Full View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Bento Box Workshop 6:30pm–7:30pm Full Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to level up your lunch game over winter break with a bento box how-to with bento pro and Young Adult author Sara Fujimura.
New Year's Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Bilingual Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. 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 Neighborhood Baby Shower Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family View Details This event is in the "Family" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Neighborhood Baby Shower 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: Are you ringing in the new year with a new baby? Are you expecting one later this year? We'd love to celebrate you and give you a chance to network with other new and expectant parents.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Ring in the Storytime Session with Little Miss Make-Believe! Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Pre-K Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Ring in the Storytime Session with Little Miss Make-Believe! 11:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: This is a new year, and we are ringing in our winter/spring session of storytimes with a concert with popular entertainer and musician Little Miss Make-Believe. Families and ages 6 and younger.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Manifesting Dreams: A Vision Board Workshop for Empowered Parents and Caregivers Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Education & Learning Age Group: Family, Adults View Details This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Manifesting Dreams: A Vision Board Workshop for Empowered Parents and Caregivers 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning Event Details: Embark on a transformative journey with us as we delve into the art of manifesting dreams through the power of vision boards.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Bilingual Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. 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 Bilingual Storytime Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. 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 "Pre-K" group Zap! Winter Storytime with the Brookfield Zoo Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Pre-K Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Zap! Winter Storytime with the Brookfield Zoo 11:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Brookfield Zoo visits the library for a special storytime about animals in winter followed by a special craft to take home. Designed for Pre-K.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Bilingual Storytime Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. 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.**
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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Bilingual Storytime Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 Feb 2 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. 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 Bilingual Storytime Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 Feb 9 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. 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 Bilingual Storytime Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 Feb 16 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. 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 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Bilingual Storytime Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 Feb 23 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. 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.**
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.
