Event List

If you ever volunteered at the library, then this celebration is for you! Come play games and meet other volunteers! We are also having a volunteer orientation in welcoming new volunteers.  
Designed for grades 5th-12th.

This past year has resulted in some of the most significant changes to the college planning process in decades.

*Admission trends have changed around how colleges admit students

Nestor Gomez, poet, published author, and storyteller with over 80 wins at Moth Slam competitions, joins us to share stories about his home country of Guatemala and his experiences as a former undocumented immigrant in Chicago.

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

We want the Library to be your happy place.  All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week.  We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, an

Protecting everyone's freedom to read is more important than ever. Come support the cause and raise awareness by chalking our patio with freedom to read messages!

Stand Out for College has created this program to help families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes.

Orange you glad we're making this one? Come help Ryan and Andre cook up some orange chicken!

Ants on a Log's award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness, and has been featured in national media, including NPR and the

In honor of Latine and Hispanic Heritage month, we will showcase Spanish selections from our fantastic online resource, LOTE4Kids Online. 

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!!!

Create a wanted poster promoting a book that has been challenged. Designed for grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th.

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.
 

Beginning or experienced knitters, crochet enthusiasts, macrame and embroidery makers, or quilters: come join us in this sociable creative circle led by Karen Wiebe.

Learn about the upcoming Hindu Festival of Lights, which begins next month, and listen to a Hindi storytime led by Language Labs. Designed for ages 6 and under. 

Celebrate your favorite fandoms! Turn yourself into a real-life Sim with a simple headband.

Start your weekend with a relaxing sound bath with Marissa from And Then There Was Well. 

FPPL and the Forest Park Environmental Control Commission present…

            Forest Park Sustainability Fair on September 28 2-4pm

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,

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.  

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.