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This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Homework Club

Monday, April 13, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

SPED Caregiver Connections

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

If you are the parent or caregiver of a student who uses special education services and/or is looking to network with families who use special education services, this might be the meetup for you.

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 "Middle Grades" group

Chess Club

Thursday, April 16, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

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

Nature Book Group: The Great River

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The Nature Book Group is offered in partnership with the Trailside Museum.  Please join us for a lively conversation!

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

Northstar Support Hours

Friday, April 17, 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, April 17, 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 "Middle Grades" group

Mario LEGO Building Challenge

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming, STEAM
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, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Try to build your favorite character or object from Mario for fun. Designed for grades 3 to 5.

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, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adults
Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
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 "All Ages" group

Book Sale Pre-Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Pay $10 for Pre-Sale to the Book Sale. The book sale will open to the public at 11 am. 

The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 18 (11-4) and Sunday, April 19 (1:30-4:30). 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 18 (11-4) and Sunday, April 19 (1:30-4:30). 

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

One on One Tech Help

Saturday, April 18, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Mystery Book Group

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Mario Kart Tournament

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Compete to win the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart tournament! Designed for grades 5-7. 

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

National Library Week

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Book Sale

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community
Event Details:

The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 18 (11-4) and Sunday, April 19 (1:30-4:30). 

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, April 20, 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, April 20, 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.

Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Retro Gaming

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Blast to the past with retro gaming on our Retron console!

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 22, 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.