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International Snacks with Universal Yums

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Food
Age Group:
Young Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come hang out in the YA Lounge and try international snacks with a box from Universal Yums! We will learn about other countries while trying the unique snacks and treats. Try something new and maybe even find a new favorite!

Memorial Day Sunday

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

The Library will be closed today. 

Memorial Day

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

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
:

Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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: Book Discussion - Inciting Joy by Ross Gay

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  Book Discussion - Inciting Joy by Ross Gay

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
:

Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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 "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
:

Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

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

One on One Tech Help

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Cancelled
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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 "Young Adults" group.

Fandom Friday Kit: Roblox Minis

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:

Show us your original character from Roblox! Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Manga Diorama

Friday, May 30, 2025 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
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Create your own Manga Diorama that will have a pop-out effect. Designed for grades 3 to 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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, June 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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, June 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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, June 2, 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
Registration Encouraged
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Sound Bath

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The sound bath will be an interactive experience encouraging participants to use their voices to create meditative soundscapes.

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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 "Middle Grades" group.

Monster Hunter Rise Video Game Program!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grades
:

Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Get ready to embark on the ultimate monster-hunting adventure in Monster Hunter Rise! Grab your weapons, gather your team, and rise to the hunt—there’s no monster too big to conquer! 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.**

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

Storytime Rocks! Summer Concert

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Rock, bop, and bounce to music inspired by Elvis and the recent Lilo & Stitch movie with Chicago's favorite Elvis, Hugo Colin! Welcome in another summer of storytime with us. Designed for ages 6 and under.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Still We Rise – The Art & Anthem of Us: Opening Reception

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for the opening reception of "Still We Rise – The Art & Anthem of Us", presented by the Liberated Arts Movement and  Forest Park Public Library on Friday, June 6 from 6–9 PM.

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.

Libraries Rock Party in the Park

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for the summer reading kickoff party at Rieger Park! Stop by for fun activities, music, summer reading sign up, and snacks. 

We will be joined by Zemi Coffee and Cool Truck Treats. 

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

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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.

SIlent Reading Experience

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
:

Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together in the cool atmosphere of Robert’s Westside.  

Robert's Westside:  7321 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130