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Northstar Support Hours

Friday, March 27, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Babybugs Storytime

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Closed
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Lots of movement, short segments, and fun rhythms for our youngest storytime guests. Designed for babies through early walkers. 

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

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
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 "Adults" group

Making Native Gardens Easy

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get everyone involved this spring to make a native garden and spend some time outdoors. Wyatt Widmer gives tips on how to make things easy and fun for the whole family. 

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

Credit and Debt

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Finance & Consumer Information
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Finance & Consumer Information
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Debt and credit can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone, and you have options.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Prom Pop-Up Shop

All Day 3/30 - 4/4
Off Site
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Young Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

"Shop" gently used formal wear donations for your best prom and graduation fits! The Pop-Up Shop will be located at the Maywood Public Library on the third floor.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, March 30, 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, March 30, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Bilingual Storytime

Monday, March 30, 2026 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
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. 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 "Middle Grades" group

Homework Club

Monday, March 30, 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 "Young Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Jane Eyre: Spring Book Read

All Day
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Jane Eyre:  Spring Book Discussion

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
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 Tech Help

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
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

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
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

The Lost Message by local author, Gil Herman

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Local author Gil Herman will discuss his latest novel, 

Forest Park Board of Health

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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

This is the monthly meeting of the Forest Park Board of Health.

FP Historical Society

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Purpose of Meeting

FP Historical Society meeting

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, April 2, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Pond Exploration at the Trailside Museum of Natural History

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Community, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Hands-on learning with the Trailside Museum of Natural History. Learn about the ecosystems of  ponds and how we can protect them. We'll be meeting at the museum. Be on time so you don't miss the fun!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Chess Club

Thursday, April 2, 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. 

Staff In-Service Day

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

The Library is closed today. 

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

D&D For Beginners

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Interested in Dungeons and Dragons but don’t know where to start? Come to the library and sit down for a game as Lance Pruett and a group of volunteers guide you through a one-shot D&D campaign to be completed that day!

Spring Break

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

The Library is closed today. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, April 6, 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.