This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Kids and Teens Winter Reading Challenge Begins Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:15pm Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Kids and Teens Winter Reading Challenge Begins 9:00am - 9:15pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: Need something fun to do over winter break? Join our challenge. Every challenge card you complete wins a small prize. Each one you turn in is an entry into one of our prize drawings.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Chair Yoga Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Chair Yoga 12:00pm - 12:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Encouraged Seats Remaining: 30 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. Craft Break: Wooden Letter Decorating Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Craft Break: Wooden Letter Decorating 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Have you ever wanted to decorate wooden letters with cool pictures? Then join us for this fun DIY project. We will also provide snacks. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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. One on One Tech Help Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu One on One Tech Help 7:00pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Adult Study 2 Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Encouraged Seats Remaining: 1 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs) Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other Age Group: Family, Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other Encouraged Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Our affinity group offers a supportive community for families navigating the special education journey. 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. Pins & Needles Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Pins & Needles 7:00pm - 8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Beginning or experienced knitters, crochet enthusiasts, macrame and embroidery makers, or quilters: come join us in this sociable creative circle led by Karen Wiebe.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Little Women: The Musical An At Home Experience All Day 12/20 - 12/22 Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Family, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 20 - 22 2024 Illinois Libraries Present: Little Women: The Musical An At Home Experience All Day 12/20 - 12/22 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Family, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Little Women: The MusicalAn At Home Experience (in collaboration with BroadwayHD)
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Playgroup Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Pre-K Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Playgroup 11:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Encouraged Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Have fun in our playroom and chat with other caregivers. Designed for ages 6 and under.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Ayodele West African Dance Class for Kids Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Ayodele West African Dance Class for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Encouraged Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Celebrate Kuumba (creativity) as we approach Kwanzaa by learning West African dance and listen to live drumming courtesy of Ayodele Drum and Dance, which strives to foster community across the Dia 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 "Young Adults" group. Afterhours at the Roos Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Off Site Program Type: Games & Gaming Age Group: Young Adults Open Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Afterhours at the Roos 7:00pm - 9:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Encouraged Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: Blow off some steam with us at the Roos Recreation Center! Eat pizza, play games, and enjoy some downtime with your friends. Registration is required to guarantee entry!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. One on One Tech Help Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat One on One Tech Help 12:30pm - 1:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Encouraged Seats Remaining: 1 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. Celia's Art Corner: Resin Pendents Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Celia's Art Corner: Resin Pendents 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Make and decorate your own earrings, necklaces, and keychains with UV resin. Perfect for gifts, or a unique statement piece all your own.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Mystery Book Group Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Encouraged Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.December 21st Free Fire by C.J. BoxJanuary 18th Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton
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. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Open Encouraged 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. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 22 2024 Sun Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show 3:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Encouraged Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: In honor of Shelly's "birthday" in December, we're celebrating everything reptilian with a visit from Crosstown Exotics. Be amazed and learn all about these fascinating creatures! Kids of all ages and their families are welcome. 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. Tai Chi Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Tai Chi 9:30am - 10:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Encouraged Seats Remaining: 19 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. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Beginning Tai Chi Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Beginning Tai Chi 10:30am - 11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Encouraged Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Playgroup Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Pre-K Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Playgroup 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Encouraged Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Have fun in our playroom and chat with other caregivers. Designed for ages 6 and under.
Christmas Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.
Christmas All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Chair Yoga Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Chair Yoga 12:00pm - 12:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Encouraged Seats Remaining: 30 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. Cozy Read-In Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Cozy Read-In 12:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Beat the holiday come-down with a cozy cup of cocoa, chill music and vibes. Bring any new books you picked up or check out one of ours! Snacks and hot beverages will be available all day.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. One on One Tech Help Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu One on One Tech Help 7:00pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Adult Study 2 Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Encouraged Seats Remaining: 1 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Playgroup Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Pre-K Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Playgroup 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Encouraged Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Have fun in our playroom and chat with other caregivers. Designed for ages 6 and under.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Cozy Read-In Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Cozy Read-In 12:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Beat the holiday come-down with a cozy cup of cocoa, chill music and vibes. Bring any new books you picked up or check out one of ours! Snacks and hot beverages will be available all day.