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Screening Day with POP! Pediatric Therapy

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Pop! Pediatric Therapy will offer free screenings at the library with one of their occupational therapists for ages and 10 and under. 

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

Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Our affinity group offers a supportive community for families navigating the special education journey.

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.**

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, April 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

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

Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Our affinity group offers a supportive community for families navigating the special education journey.

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.

Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Food
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Food Allergy Disclaimer Text.

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 will be closed today for the holiday. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

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

Credit Tips and Tricks with the Forest Park Bank

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Finance & Consumer Information
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Finance & Consumer Information
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Fernando Rivera from the Forest Park Bank joins us to go over some credit tips and tricks, including how to check your credit, how to improve it, and how to freeze it if need be.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

K-Pop Dance Class

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come learn a K-Pop class with Mikayla from K-Pop dance team aXis! 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.**

Independence 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Chicago Arabic Music Ensemble Performance

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Other
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Experience and learn about Arabic, Persian, Armenian, and Turkish music and culture with musicians from The Chicago Arabic Music Ensemble. Designed for kindergarten and up.

 

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 "Pre-K" group.

Babybugs Storytime

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

K-Pop Dance Class

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come learn a K-Pop class with Mikayla from K-Pop dance team aXis! 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 "Pre-K" group.

Babybugs Storytime

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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!

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

Babybugs Storytime

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Unlocking the History of the Black Panthers in Illinois

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Over 50 years later, the history and legacy of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party remain shrouded in mystery and controversy.

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

Oh, Crap! Potty Training Workshop **Virtual**

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Don't let potty training get you down! You (and your child) are more ready for this than you think.

Labor Day Sunday

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

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

Staff In-Service Day

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

The Library will be closed today for the holiday.