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Christmas Eve

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

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. 

Christmas

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

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Cozy Read-In

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Beat the holiday come-down with a cozy cup of cocoa, chill music and vibes. Bring any new books you picked up or check out one of ours! Snacks and hot beverages will be available all day.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Cozy Read-In

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Beat the holiday come-down with a cozy cup of cocoa, chill music and vibes. Bring any new books you picked up or check out one of ours! Snacks and hot beverages will be available all day.

New Year's Eve

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

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1. 

New Years 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.

Book Tasting

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.

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

Mystery Book Group

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

January 18th Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton

February 15th Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

 

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

Silent Reading Party at Robert's Westside

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Readers looking for a communal experience will gather & read books together in the cool atmosphere of Robert’s Westside.  Join us to try something new!

Robert's Westside

7321 Madison St.

Forest Park, IL 60130

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning (Book Discussion)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community, Education & Learning, Finance & Consumer Information
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Education & Learning, Finance & Consumer Information
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic: Book Discussion:  

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

Clio's Chroniclers Book Group

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "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.

Library Love Notes

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Lower Level at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades
Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Leave us a Valentine about what you love about our library! We'll post our submissions during the month of February

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Beginning Reader Book Club

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's get comfy and listen to some great books for beginning readers. Beginning readers of all abilities are welcome to attend. Designed for ages 5-7

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Beginning Reader Book Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's get comfy and listen to some great books for beginning readers. Beginning readers of all abilities are welcome to attend. Designed for ages 5-7

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Book Tasting

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.

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

Mystery Book Group

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

February 15th Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Beginning Reader Book Club

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's get comfy and listen to some great books for beginning readers. Beginning readers of all abilities are welcome to attend. Designed for ages 5-7

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

Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Event Details:

A talk with Amy Tan, details to come!

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan]

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

Nature Book Group

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

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

Clio's Chroniclers Book Group

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Beginning Reader Book Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's get comfy and listen to some great books for beginning readers. Beginning readers of all abilities are welcome to attend. Designed for ages 5-7

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Unicorn Book and Paint Party

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Listen to fun unicorn stories read aloud as you paint your own unicorn to take home. Designed for ages 6-8. 

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
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today. 

Spring Break

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

The Library is closed today.