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Mystery Book Group

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We love mystery novels.  Join us!  New members welcome.

February 21st TBD Michael Connelly Book

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

Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We celebrate Black History Month with a showcase of local Black authors and artists. There will be face painting, snacks, and a drawing for a book bundle. Designed for children of all ages and their families 

Clio's Chroniclers: History Book Group

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book group meeting

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

Winter Reading Book Buzz

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you love talking about books with other readers and the FPPL librarians?  Join us for our Winter Reading Book Buzz at local hotspot, Casa Humilde.  Library staff will present titles we’re excited about, and we’ll all talk bo

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, February 23, 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 23, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Bilingual Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes.

 

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 "Kids" group

Math Magicians Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Closed
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.

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

Illinois Libraries' Present: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Registration:  https://bit.ly/ILPStine

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.
 

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

One Tech Help

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.
 

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.
 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 26, 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
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Babybugs Storytime

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Closed
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Lots of movement, short segments, and fun rhythms for our youngest storytime guests. Designed for babies through early walkers. 

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

One on One Tech Help

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.
 

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

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.
 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

International Snacks with Universal Yums

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Food
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Try international snacks with a box from Universal Yums! We will learn about other countries while trying the unique snacks and treats. Try something new and maybe even find a new favorite!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Seed Swap

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Event Details:

Join the Forest Park Garden Club for a seed swap. Bring seeds and take seeds to start your garden this spring. It is not required to bring seeds to swap to participate.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Party and Playthrough

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Take turns building an island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! While others play, enjoy passive Animal Crossing activities like magnetic fishing, a themed puzzle, and snacks.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Prom Wear Donation Collection

All Day 3/2 - 3/28
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

FPPL is accepting your like-new or gently used formal wear donations through the month of March! We will be hosting a pop-up Prom "Shop" at the Maywood Public Library from March 30 through April 4.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, March 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, March 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.   

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Bilingual Storytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes.

 

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.**