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Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Our affinity group offers a supportive community for families navigating the special education journey.

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

One on One Tech Help

Thursday, April 17, 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.

Nature Book Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This inquisitive book group meets every two months in partnership with the Trailside Museum.

The program on Thursday, April 17 will be held at the Trailside Museum from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Remembrance Park Storytime

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let's enjoy a little fresh air with our storytime! For the month of April, we're going to have our Friday storytimes at the newly renovated Remembrance Park.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Sensory Day

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Movies and Music
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Movies and Music
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of fun sensory activities, including virtual yoga, deep breathing exercises, a sensory walkway, and more. We'll also have sensory fidgets available for you to explore. Designed for grades 3-7.

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 "All Ages" group.

Adaptive Arcade

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for the debut of the Library's Accessible Arcade equipment! Try out a controller that adapts to your needs on one of the Library's video game consoles, and check out the variety of assistive tools we're creating on our 3D Printer.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Group

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Spring Break

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sock Drive

All Day 4/21 - 4/30
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Forest Park Public Library is holding a sock drive to help stock our Comfort Cabinet.

The Comfort Cabinet provides access to free toiletry and other needed items to anyone who comes into the Library.

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

Tai Chi

Monday, April 21, 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, April 21, 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Bilingual Storytime

Monday, April 21, 2025 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
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
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.**

Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Sensory Play Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Play with our newly expanded collection of sensory play items following a sensory-supported storytime. Designed for pre-kindergartners.

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 23, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: The Balls in Your Court

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  The Balls in Your Court:  Life Lessons from the former doctor to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox

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

One on One Tech Help

Thursday, April 24, 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.

Pins & Needles

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Young Adults" group.

Fandom Friday Kit: Camp Halfblood Bracelets

All Day
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits
Event Details:

What cabin would you be in? Share your Camp Halfblood pride with a customized bracelet or necklace. Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Remembrance Park Storytime

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let's enjoy a little fresh air with our storytime! For the month of April, we're going to have our Friday storytimes at the newly renovated Remembrance Park.

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

AARP Driver Safety Course Part 1

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

The AARP Driver Safety Course costs $25 for non AARP Members and $20 for AARP members. 

 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

How To Make a Zine About Music

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Movies and Music
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Movies and Music
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to both make a zine and the basics of music journalism. Participants will leave with their own self-made publication. We will have special guest Stuti Sharma leading this program. Designed for grades 5-7.

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.**