This event is in the "All Ages" group Craft Swap Supply Drop Off All Day 3/6 - 3/14 Library at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 6 - 14 2026 Craft Swap Supply Drop Off All Day 3/6–3/14 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Join us for a craft supply swap on Sunday, March 15 from 2-4 pm!Sign Up
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Sensory Friendly Film Screening: Migration *kit available* Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Age Group: Family, Kids Closed View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 8 2026 Sun Sensory Friendly Film Screening: Migration *kit available* 2:00pm–4:00pm Closed Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Registration Encouraged Event Details: This movie night is for the birds...literally!
This event is in the "Young Adults" group International Snacks with Universal Yums Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Mar 14 2026 Sat International Snacks with Universal Yums 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food Registration Encouraged Event Details: 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Age Group: Adults, Older Adults View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Event Details: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett
This event is in the "Adults" group Improv Mixer and Standup Showcase Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Improv Mixer and Standup Showcase 6:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Good times ahead! The Improv Mixer at BABS Comedy Club is a series of fun, ice-breaker games to create a playful and party-like atmosphere.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mystery Book Group Saturday, March 21, 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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Draw Cute and Cuddly Aliens with Albert the Alien Creator Trevor Mueller Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture 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 Mar 22 2026 Sun Draw Cute and Cuddly Aliens with Albert the Alien Creator Trevor Mueller 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn to draw cute space creatures with a pro, frequent Fan Fest guest and Albert the Alien creator, Trevor Mueller. Designed for grades 3 and older.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Gallery Night with District 91 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Family, Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Gallery Night with District 91 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come by to join us for the opening of our student art exhibit. Pieces from Ms. Bruzzini's Art Club students will be on display. Refreshments will be served.
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 Register Now Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Jane Eyre: Spring Book Read All Day Open 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
Staff In-Service Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Spring Break All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Spring Break All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Found Poetry Collage Night Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Found Poetry Collage Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month by unleashing your inner poet! We will be creating original poems using recycled magazines and books. Suitable for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Make Your Own Fantasy Map! Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Make Your Own Fantasy Map! 5:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Do you love imagining and escaping to fantasy worlds? Now’s your chance to join us in creating your own unique world map. Designed for grades 3-5
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Art in the Lounge: Yayoi Kusama Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Art in the Lounge: Yayoi Kusama 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: April is Neurodivergence Celebration Month! To celebrate, we’ll be exploring polka dot art in the style of Yayoi Kusama.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group LEGO Your Library Building Challenge Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids View Details This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 10 2026 Fri LEGO Your Library Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Event Details: In honor of this year's National Library Week we're channeling our inner master builders and constructing our dream library versions. Designed for kids in grades K-3.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group International Snacks with Universal Yums Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat International Snacks with Universal Yums 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food Registration Encouraged Event Details: 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 "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 View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 "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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Mario LEGO Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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 "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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Craft and Chat: Diamond Bookmarks Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Craft and Chat: Diamond Bookmarks 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us to make Diamond Bookmarks to celebrate National Library Week. We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.
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 El Día de los Niños, El Día de Los Libros Celebration Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades 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 This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 25 2026 Sat El Día de los Niños, El Día de Los Libros Celebration 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate Children's Book Day with a game, giveaways, snacks, and crafts you can make, or take to go. We will have snacks and drinks. Designed for children 12 and under and their families.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Agatha Christie: Woman of Mystery Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community 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 Apr 29 2026 Wed Agatha Christie: Woman of Mystery 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Nearly everyone is familiar with the works of British author Agatha Christie, particularly gems like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None. But what’s not so well-known is Agatha Christie herself.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Art in the Lounge: Ruth Asawa Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Art in the Lounge: Ruth Asawa 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, we’ll make miniature sculptures in the style of Ruth Asawa.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Baby Rave Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Pre-K Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group May 2 2026 Sat Baby Rave 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Weekly storytimes are on break, but that doesn't mean we can't party! This is a little dance party you won't forget. Get ready to get your glow on! Designed for kids under 5.
