Event List

Introduce your baby to vocabulary, rhythm, and the love of books with a storytime full of music and rhyme. Designed for newborns through early walkers, registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome!

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.
 

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

We're celebrating the end of our musical summer with a glow-in-the-dark foam dance party at the Grove courtesy of Chicago Foam Company. Join us for a glow foam dance party in the Grove! Kids of all ages and their families are welcome.

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

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.  

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.  

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes.

Craft kits for creative kids. Everything inside you get to keep. Library card not necessary to participate.

Join us for a fun craft with your neighbors! We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.

Each month this summer, we will have a different craft to try.

Kids can find their groove at our mini-dance party ever Thursday morning. We'll be drawing from a range of kid-friendly music across music genres as well as some of some kid favorites from Go Noodle.

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!!!

Blast to the past with retro gaming on our Retron console!

Growing a native plant garden is one of the most powerful actions anyone can take to help mitigate climate change and prevent biodiversity loss--while also creating beauty.

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.
 

Join the Forest Park Walkers for a relaxed, community-focused walking group that meets monthly at various times and locations around Forest Park.

Introduce your baby to vocabulary, rhythm, and the love of books with a storytime full of music and rhyme. Designed for newborns through early walkers, registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome!

Get hands on and learn about a variety of musical instruments courtesy of Forest Park's own Gasse School of Music. Designed for ages 8 to 10.

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! 

Back by popular demand, join us for hot dogs and s'mores as we sing a mix of classic camp songs and new favorites. Designed for ages 12 and under and their families.

Clio was the Greek muse of history, who is responsible for preserving memory and all the knowledge that comes from discoveries of the past.  The history group is an eclectic group of individuals interested in all aspects of history,

Fans of Minecraft will be sure to enjoy this over-the-top comedy with an 80s rock vibe and performances by Jack Black and Jason Momoa. A band of misfits rallies together to save the blocklike paradise of Overworld from Malgosha and her piglins.

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.