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Chess Club

Thursday, May 7, 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
Registration Encouraged
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 "Middle Grades" group

Zentangle and Doodle Night

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Stop in for a night of relaxing zentangle drawing and calming music. Designed for grades 3 and older.

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

Northstar Support Hours

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
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

Disney Illusion Island Gaming

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Help find three magical books to save the island of Monoth or try out different modes as we play Disney Illusion Island on the Switch 2. Designed for grades 3 to 5.

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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

Fan Fest 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Our annual celebration of comics, fandom, and pop culture returns with a theme inspired by the smash hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. Come meet authors and artists, or browse original and fandom-inspired art from our vendors. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

KPop Dance Class

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Put your best Huntr/x foot forward! Mikayla Wolford from the local KPop dance group aXis will teach us some Kpop dance basics.

Space in this class is limited!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fan Fest Cosplay Parade

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Celebrate your favorite characters and the crafting spirit! Wear your cosplay best to this year's Fan Fest and earn prize drawing entries to win a KPop Demon Hunters standee.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, May 11, 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, May 11, 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 "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
Registration Encouraged
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
Registration Encouraged
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

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with an Employment Specialist

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Adult Study 2 at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

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
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
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
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
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
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
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
Registration Encouraged
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
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
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 "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
Registration Encouraged
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
Registration Encouraged
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!