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Chicago's Sweet Bakeries Remembered

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Food, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Food, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Remember your first bite of a sweet roll or admiring your decorating birthday cake?

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

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Storytime Snack Break

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Food, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open from 11:30-12:30 PM as a designated snack space.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Eco-crafting for Plastic Free Living

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  Eco-crafting for Plastic Free Living

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tabletop Game Night

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One on One Tech Help

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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, February 13, 2025 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 "Pre-K" group.

Babybugs Storytime Celebrates Black Voices

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Every week in February, Babybugs will feature selections from some of our favorite Black authors and storytellers in honor of Black History Month. We may have some special guest readers join us too!  Designed for babies and toddlers.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Storytime Snack Break

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 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:

As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open after storytime from 11:30-12:30  as a designated snack space.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Friendship Bracelet Making

Friday, February 14, 2025 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: 7
Event Details:

Make friendship bracelets for your besties! Designed for grades 3rd, 4th, 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

Saturday, February 15, 2025 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: Story Quilt Collages

Saturday, February 15, 2025 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:

Inspired by the art of Faith Ringgold, collage together paper-based art that tells a story.

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

Mystery Book Group

Saturday, February 15, 2025 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.

February 15th Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

 

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

Next Level Paper Folding

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family, Kids
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

These paper projects fit that perfect middle spot where they look amazing and complicated, but are unbelievably simple to do. Create things like a caterpillar that inches across a table, or a star that turns itself inside out!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Blues: The History and the Music

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Movies and Music
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Movies and Music
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

5 time Blues Music Awards nominee Fruteland Jackson joins us for a lecture on The Emergence and Evolvement of Blues in American Culture. 

Afterwards he will treat us to a 30 minute solo concert.

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

Tai Chi

Monday, February 17, 2025 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, February 17, 2025 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Bilingual Storytime

Monday, February 17, 2025 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
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and under.  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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Beginning Reader Book Club

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Books & Writing, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's get comfy and listen to some great books for beginning readers. Beginning readers of all abilities are welcome to attend. Designed for ages 5-7

Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees

Monday, February 17, 2025 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.

Teen Take & Make: Hot Chocolate Bombs

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

It's comfort in a cup! 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, February 19, 2025 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Storytime Snack Break

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Pre-K
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Food, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open from 11:30-12:30 PM as a designated snack space.