This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Homework Club Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 11 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Choose Your Own Adventure Board Game Night Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 11 2026 Mon Choose Your Own Adventure Board Game Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Play one of our new YS collection board games: Choose Your Own Adventure - House of Danger! Designed for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Off Site Program Type: Civic Engagement Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity 12:30pm–2:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Registration Encouraged Event Details: Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm Off Site Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity 3:00pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Crafting Club: Fidget Toy Buffet Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Crafting Club: Fidget Toy Buffet 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Beat boredom with homemade fidget toys! Make your own fidget spinner, stress ball, or paper kaleidoscope.This event will take place at the Park District of Forest Park administration building at 7501 Harrison St.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tabletop Game Night Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Tabletop Game Night 6:30pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Spend an evening at the Forest Park Public Library with a variety of tabletop games. Either compete against each other, or work together, with games such as Catan, Flashpoint, and Ticket to Ride.
Forest Park Board of Health: Well-Being Wednesday Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library May 13 2026 Wed Forest Park Board of Health: Well-Being Wednesday 7:00pm–8:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting A monthly wellness workshop held by the Forest Park Board of Health.
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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Open 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 "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 14 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Family, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 14 2026 Thu No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags 5:30pm–6:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Show off your upcycling skills by turning one of your old t-shirts into a tote bag, and then decorate it with fabric markers! Limited shirts will be provided, bring your own to guarantee a bag you will love!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Northstar Support Hours Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri Northstar Support Hours 10:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Invest in yourself with Northstar Literacy
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Wooden Letter Art Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 15 2026 Fri Wooden Letter Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Decorate wooden letters with positive sayings and/or drawings. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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 This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mystery Book Group Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Kite-Making with the Chinese Cultural Institute Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades View Details This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 17 2026 Sun Kite-Making with the Chinese Cultural Institute 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Event Details: In honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander month, we're collaborating with the Chinese Cultural Institute of Chicago on this art that ties in with historical and cultural tradition.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Fairy Garden Take and Make Kit *KITS AVAILABLE* All Day Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Make & Take Kits Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 18 2026 Mon Fairy Garden Take and Make Kit *KITS AVAILABLE* All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Make & Take Kits Registration Encouraged Event Details: Indulge in the whimsy of starting your own fairy garden! Designed for grades 5-7. Kit contains small pieces, not suitable for under 5 years old.
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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Tai Chi 9:30am–10:30am Open 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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Beginning Tai Chi 10:30am–11:30am Open 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 "Middle Grades" group Homework Club Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 18 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.
Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting View Details May 18 2026 Mon Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Retro Gaming Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Retro Gaming 5:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Blast to the past with retro gaming on our Retron console!
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group SPED Caregiver Connections Tuesday, May 19, 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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue SPED Caregiver Connections 6:30pm–7:30pm Open 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 Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Age Group: Adults, Older Adults View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Event Details: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions (Tech Empowerment) Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Artificial intelligence shows up in everything from driving directions to image filters—but how do you know when it’s actually useful, and when it might lead you astray?
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Death and Dinuguan: A Night with Mia P. Manansala Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Death and Dinuguan: A Night with Mia P. Manansala 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Mia P. Manansala is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and badass women. She is a multi-award-winning author, using humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora.
