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International Snacks with Universal Yums

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Food
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come hang out in the YA Lounge and 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Bluey Dance Mode Dance Party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Bring your family to go full dance mode and take photos with everyone's favorite blue heeler pup! Designed for ages 8 and younger.

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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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. 

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

Oh Crap! Potty Training Workshop

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Whether you're prepping for potty training in the future or in the thick of it, help is on the way, thanks to Jamie Glowacki's refreshingly straight-forward Oh, Crap! training methods.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Teen Take & Make: Evergreen Candles

All Day
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits
Event Details:

Craft a candle perfect for winter. Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Mastering Senior Life with local author Joyce Porter

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community, Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic: Mastering Senior Life:  Thriving and Surviving with local author Joyce Porter

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spicing up the Holidays with Hot Sauce

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Food
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Kristen Lovett joins us to demonstrate how to make your own hot sauce at home. Everyone who registers will leave with their own bottle of hot sauce!

 

Supplies are limited so make sure you register in advance!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Food Allergy Disclaimer Text.

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
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
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
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
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
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 "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
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 "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
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. 

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
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: 15
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
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
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
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
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

December 21st Free Fire by C.J. Box

January 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
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
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.**