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Tai Chi

Monday, January 12, 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, January 12, 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.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 15, 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, January 19, 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, January 19, 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.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Have a Dream: Hip Hop & Line Dancing Workshop

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Mr. Sidney brings his electric energy to this all-bodies, no experience necessary Dance Workshop, focusing on Hip Hop & Line Dancing.  You will have fun, break a sweat, and raise up MLK Jr’s dream.  

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 "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 22, 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, January 26, 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, January 26, 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.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 29, 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 "All Ages" group

Eyeglasses Donation Drive

02/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 6:00pm
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

February is Low Vision Awareness Month!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, February 2, 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, February 2, 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.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

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
Registration Encouraged
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 "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 5, 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, February 9, 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, February 9, 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.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

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

Forest Park Arts Alliance Video Editing Program

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Technology
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Video editing program to help participants of the 48 Hour Film Festival held by the Arts Alliance of Forest Park. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity (Second group)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 12, 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 "Young Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Forest Park Arts Alliance Video Editing Program

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Technology
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Video editing program to help participants of the 48 Hour Film Festival held by the Arts Alliance of Forest Park. 

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

Improv Mixer and Standup Showcase

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Good times ahead!  The Improv Mixer at BABS Comedy Club is a series of fun, ice-breaker games to create a playful and party-like atmosphere. At 8pm, all Mixer participants get free admission to the Stand up Showcase.