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Create a Calming Scent Mix

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Using natural items such as dried flowers and spices, we will make our own soothing scent mixtures. Grades 3 and 4.

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

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi

Monday, December 30, 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
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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 30, 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
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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 30, 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
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. 

New Year's Eve

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

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1. 

New Year's Day

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

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
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 Game-In

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Join a Roblox game on our Discord server from home, or come to the Lounge for board games, streams and other open video gaming. Snacks provided!

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

One on One Tech Help

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
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.

Babybugs Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Babybugs Storytime features music, movement, and short segments to keep busy babies and toddlers interested. Come to listen and play!

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

Storytime Snack Break

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
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:

As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open after storytime from 11:30-12:30  as a designated snack space.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Sugar Scrub Making

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Mix up a simple sugar scrub that will help your skin to feel nice this winter. Designed for grades 3rd to 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 "All Ages" group.

Panda Express Fundraiser for Forest Park Cares Fund

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Support the Forest Park Cares Fund by heading out for dinner at Panda Express in North Riverside on Saturday, January 4 from 10 am-10:30 pm.

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

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Bilingual Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 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
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and under.  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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Storytime Snack Break

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Food, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open from 11:30-12:30 PM as a designated snack space.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Create a Mystical Dragon Egg

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Create a mystical dragon egg while listening to dragon stories! Designed for ages 5-8.  Don't forget to register! Spaces are limited.

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

The Financial Aid Process

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission joins us to introduce the financial aid process, and to provide insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college.

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Storytime Snack Break

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Food, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open from 11:30-12:30 PM as a designated snack space.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Dementia Friends with AgeOptions

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic: Dementia Friends with AgeOptions