This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Card-making with Operation Rising Spirits Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Card-making with Operation Rising Spirits 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Brighten the holiday of a veteran! Michelle Melin-Rogovin is hosting this card-making program. All supplies provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Craft & Chat: Window Paper Stars Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Craft & Chat: Window Paper Stars 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us to make Magical Paper Window Stars to brighten your winter holiday season. We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Salt Art Jars Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Salt Art Jars 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create unique, colorful art using food coloring, dried flowers, and salt. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Young Adults" group Tote Bag Decoration Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Tote Bag Decoration 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Design and paint your own custom tote bag!
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Take & Make: Candy Ornaments All Day Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Young Adults View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Teen Take & Make: Candy Ornaments All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Event Details: Make a cute and tasty decoration that goes with any holiday scheme! Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Winter Solstice Lantern-making and Parade Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Winter Solstice Lantern-making and Parade 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Decorate a paper lantern and we'll parade our creations around the library to shed a little light on the winter. Bring your lantern home for a nice glow on the longest night of the year. Designed for kids of all ages and their families.
Christmas Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
Christmas All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Last Kids on Earth Celebration Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Last Kids on Earth Celebration 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate the latest Last Kids on Earth book with monster survival tips, watching an episode of the show, and making up your own monster protection kit. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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.**
New Year's Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
New Year's Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Winter/Flower Themed Wall Hangings Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Winter/Flower Themed Wall Hangings 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own winter or flower themed wall hangings to brighten your space. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Middle Grades" group Fandom Art Competition 01/04/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 4 - 10 2026 Fandom Art Competition 01/04/2026 @ 9:00am–01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music Registration Encouraged Event Details: What's your favorite fandom? We're taking fan art submissions all this week. Submissions will be displayed at the library and voted on. Our top scorer will get a gift card to Blick Art Supply so they can continue to make fantastic art!
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Take & Make: No-Sew Handwarmers All Day Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Young Adults View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Teen Take & Make: No-Sew Handwarmers All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Event Details: Keep your hands toasty this winter with handmade, microwave-safe warmers. No sewing required. Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Minecraft LEGO Building Challenge Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Minecraft LEGO Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Minecraft meets LEGO in this building challenge. Test your skills as we try to build various items from the Minecraft games and the movie. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Young Adults" group Stop Motion Animation Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Stop Motion Animation 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Use paper cutouts to make your own short stop-motion animation projects! If you’d like to record on your own device, you can download the Stop Motion Studio app beforehand.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Beginner's Crochet Class Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Beginner's Crochet Class 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Young Adults" group Crafting Club: Stamp Carving Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafting Club: Stamp Carving 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: With just a pencil and an eraser, turn your design into a custom-made stamp.This event will take place at the Park District of Forest Park administration building at 7501 Harrison St.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Beginner's Crochet Class Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Beginner's Crochet Class 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Older Adults" group Crafting with Courtney: Window Paper Stars Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Crafting with Courtney: Window Paper Stars 1:00pm–1:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us to make magical Paper Window Stars to brighten the short, cold month. Courtney will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Acrylic Paint Scraping Art Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Acrylic Paint Scraping Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create unique art by layering acrylic paint and scraping it. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 "Young Adults" group Book Bedazzling Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Book Bedazzling 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: We bring the jewels, you bring the book – or anything else you’d like bedazzled! Stop by the YA Lounge to add a little sparkle to your bookshelf.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Take & Make: Lucky Star Jars All Day Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Young Adults View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Teen Take & Make: Lucky Star Jars All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Event Details: Fill a jar with origami stars - make a wish on each one! Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.
This event is in the "Kids" group Sensory Seek & Find Craft Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Sensory Seek & Find Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own seek & find pouch in your favorite theme with a sensory-satisfying twist. Designed for Grades K-3
