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New Year's Eve

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

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Neighborhood Baby Shower

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Are you ringing in the new year with a new baby? Are you expecting one later this year? We'd love to celebrate you and give you a chance to network with other new and expectant parents.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Manifesting Dreams: A Vision Board Workshop for Empowered Parents and Caregivers

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning
Event Details:

Embark on a transformative journey with us as we delve into the art of manifesting dreams through the power of vision boards.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Home Cheesemaking

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Like good cheese? Ever thought about making it yourself? Well, you can, and Mark Lyons, an experienced home cheesemaker, will show you how!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

SPED Caregiver Connections

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

If you are the parent or caregiver of a student who uses special education services and/or is looking to network with families who use special education services, this might be the meetup for you.

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

Streaming, Borrowing, and Sharing: Accessing Media Online (Tech Empowerment)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning, Technology
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, Education & Learning, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Want to watch movies, read books, or listen to music online? Learn how to use free library apps like Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, and explore other popular services.

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

Zap! Winter Storytime with the Brookfield Zoo

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The Brookfield Zoo visits the library for a special storytime about animals in winter followed by a special craft to take home. Designed for Pre-K.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Finger knit, Knit, or Crochet for Fun

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Education & Learning, STEAM
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, Education & Learning, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Try out finger knitting, crochet, and knitting as you sip some tea and have a snack. Feel free to bring any projects you are working on too. 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.**

Library Closing at 5 pm

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will close early to get ready for an after-hours all ages program. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Interview Clothing Pop-Up Shop and Resume Review

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Getting ready to apply for summer jobs? Make sure you're giving your best first impression by polishing your resume with a librarian and equipping yourself with a primo interview fit.

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

Scholarships, Grants & Loans

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods.

This event is in the "Adults" group

A History of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In celebration of Black History Month, the Historical Society of Forest Park and the Forest Park Public Library have partnered up to bring by an archivist from the Chicago Public Library for an illuminating presentation on the history of

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

Strategies for a Smarter College Search

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The college search continues to become more complex, making it harder for families to identify right-fit schools.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

SPED Caregiver Connections

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

If you are the parent or caregiver of a student who uses special education services and/or is looking to network with families who use special education services, this might be the meetup for you.

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

AI and Your Privacy: How to Stay in Control (Tech Empowerment)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning, Technology
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, Education & Learning, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Artificial intelligence tools are everywhere — from chatbots to photo editors to writing assistants — but they often collect more information than most people realize.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wild City; Human Ecosystem

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In partnership with the Forest Park Garden Club, the Forest Park Public Library brings Wyatt E. Coyote to the library to give a film assisted presentation on how Humans and their ecosystems can be good for each other.

Staff In-Service Day

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

The Library is closed today. 

Spring Break

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

The Library is closed today. 

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

AARP Driver Safety Course Part 1

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The AARP Driver Safety Course costs $25 for non AARP Members and $20 for AARP members. 

 

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

AARP Driver Safety Course Part 2

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

The AARP Driver Safety Course costs $25 for non AARP Members and $20 for AARP members. 

 

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 is closed today. 

Independence Day

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

The Library is closed today.