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

Prom Wear Donation Collection

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

FPPL is accepting your like-new or gently used formal wear donations through the month of March! We will be hosting a pop-up Prom "Shop" at the Maywood Public Library on April 7.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Book Sale Donation Drop Off

03/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/03/2025 @ 9:00pm
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 Library will be accepting book donations for the 2025 Spring Book Sale happening on April 5 and April 6. 

Donations can be dropped off between March 20 and April 3. We will not accept book donations at any other time. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Team Puzzle Challenge

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

How fast can you complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle? Compete as a team to find out who’s the fastest jigsaw in the midwest! You can either sign up as a team (maximum of 4) or sign up by yourself and be assigned a team to help.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clio's Chroniclers Book Group

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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,

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

Tai Chi

Monday, March 31, 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: 17
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, March 31, 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: 14
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, March 31, 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.**

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Create-a-Pocket Pet Kit

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Closed
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Now available in a Take & Make option. Our pocket pet kits make the perfect spring break craft project. Available while supplies last. Feel free to call ahead to reserve a kit, but we will only hold reserved kits for a maximum of one week.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Teen Craft Cafe

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Relax over spring break with open crafting! We provide the materials, you provide the inspiration.

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
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 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

French Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Our friends from Language Labs return to present a French storytime along with songe, games, and followed by a craft! Designed for pre-kindergarteners.

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 2, 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: Blackout Poetry with Christine

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

Today's Topic:  Blackout Poetry with Christine

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Teen Craft Cafe

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Relax over spring break with open crafting! We provide the materials, you provide the inspiration.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Middle Grade Silent Reading Party and Book Swap

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Bring a favorite book or find one here. If you have a book you don't need any longer, bring it in to swap with a friend or with our collection of giveaways. Snacks provided. 

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, April 3, 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: 27
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.

Teen Craft Cafe

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Relax over spring break with open crafting! We provide the materials, you provide the inspiration.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Flipping Death Video Game Program

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Help the ghosts with curious problems and solve the mystery of your own demise. 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
 

Staff In-Service Day

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

The Library will be closed today. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Book Sale

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community
Event Details:

The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6. 

 

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

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "All Ages" group.

Book Sale

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6.