This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group One on One Tech Help Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 23 2026 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 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, May 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 23 2026 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 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group A Very "Tangled" Tea Party Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group May 23 2026 Sat A Very "Tangled" Tea Party 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Community, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Our favorite tower princess is visiting. Come dressed as your favorite princess or just your most royal-looking outfit and join us for crafts, singing, and "tea" cakes. Designed for families and kids in in K-3.
Memorial Day Sunday All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Memorial Day Sunday All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today.
Memorial Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Period Product Donation Drive All Day 5/26 - 5/31 Library at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 26 - 31 2026 Period Product Donation Drive All Day 5/26–5/31 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Details: The Library will be holding a period product drive during the month of May.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Pickleball with the Library Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Off Site Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue Pickleball with the Library 6:00pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us at the Park District for Pickleball with the Library! All skill levels are welcome. We’ll start with a brief introduction to the rules and techniques, then enjoy open play. Come ready to learn, play, and have a great time!
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Pop Culture Trivia Night Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Pop Culture Trivia Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Test your pop culture knowledge and win a prize!
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Chair Yoga Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Age Group: Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Open 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 28, 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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 28 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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 "Adults" group Narcan Training Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Narcan Training 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,822 opioid-related deaths in 2023.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Northstar Support Hours Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 29 2026 Fri Northstar Support Hours 10:00am–12:00pm Upcoming 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 DIY Fidgets Event Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 29 2026 Fri DIY Fidgets Event 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new fidgets that work best for your needs! We'll have supplies to make several different options. 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, May 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 30 2026 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 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, May 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 30 2026 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 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Be a Scientist! Earth Science Lab Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Be a Scientist! Earth Science Lab 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Be a science detective and explore earth science through a variety of interactive stations. Designed for Grades 4-6.
Forest Park Board of Health Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Jun 3 2026 Wed Forest Park Board of Health 7:00pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting This is the monthly meeting of the Forest Park Board of Health.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Animals Around the World Show Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Animals Around the World Show 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet some real "Wonders of the Wild" up close and personal! You'll have the opportunity to meet animals from all over the world, including our very special guest Rico the Sloth.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Reading Kickoff Party Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Summer Reading Kickoff Party 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us at Reiger Park to kickoff the summer season!We will have activities and snacks.
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 Pride Rubber Duck Decorating Contest *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults View Details 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Pride Rubber Duck Decorating Contest *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Event Details: Show off your Pride and your creativity in our rubber duck challenge. Pick up a kit in YS (while supplies last!) with a rubber duck and colorful supplies to get you started, or use your own.
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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group All Ages Bird Watching at Thatcher Woods: Learning About Birds Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Off Site Program Type: Nature & Gardening Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 10 2026 Wed All Ages Bird Watching at Thatcher Woods: Learning About Birds 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: Birds invite us in to the wonderful natural world all around us. During this evening walk and talk we'll introduce some of our resident nesting birds. It takes nothing more than open eyes and ears to enjoy birds.
Forest Park Board of Health: Well-Being Wednesday Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Jun 10 2026 Wed Forest Park Board of Health: Well-Being Wednesday 7:00pm–8:15pm 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.
Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting View Details Jun 15 2026 Mon Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Minecraft - Island Survival Test with Arrayscape Gaming Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Minecraft - Island Survival Test with Arrayscape Gaming 3:00pm–4:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us as Arrayscape Gaming presents: Minecraft - Island Survival Test! Your crew encountered a storm out at sea and left you shipwrecked on a nearby island. Put your skills to the test to survive! Designed for grades 5-7
