Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

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

Wit's Workout

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
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, Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Feel like getting those neurons moving? Wits Workout is a peer-reviewed, pilot-tested, interactive brain health resource tool for groups of older adults— and playing with us is fun!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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!!!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.   

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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!!!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.   

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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!!!

This event is in the "Family" group

Potty Training Workshop (Virtual Option Available for registrants)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Worried about potty training? Pick up some trips from the Oh, Crap! potty training method. Childcare will be provided courtesy of the Collaboration for Early Childhood.

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. 

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

Pickleball with the Library

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us at the Park District for Pickleball with the Library! All skill levels are welcome. We’ll start with a brief introduction to the rules and techniques, then enjoy open play. Come ready to learn, play, and have a great time!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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!!!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Narcan Training

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,822 opioid-related deaths in 2023.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

DIY Fidgets Event

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new fidgets that work best for your needs! We'll have supplies to make several different options.

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 is closed today. 

Labor Day Sunday

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

The Library is closed today. 

Labor Day

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

The Library is closed today. 

Staff In-Service Day

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

The Library is closed today. 

Library Closing at 5 pm

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will close early at 5 pm. 

Thanksgiving

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

The Library is closed today. 

Christmas Eve

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

The Library is closed today. 

Christmas

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

The Library is closed today. 

New Year's Eve

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

The Library is closed today.