This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Social Circle: Chia Pet Turtles with Kristen Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Social Circle: Chia Pet Turtles with Kristen 12:00pm - 2:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Today's Topic: Make Chia Pet Turtles with Kristen
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Tie Dye Sock Kit **KIT AVAILABLE** Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Tie Dye Sock Kit **KIT AVAILABLE** 9:00am - 9:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits, STEAM Encouraged Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Come pick up your very own Tie Dye Sock Kit and make the coolest socks around! Designed for grades 3-7. 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. Plastic Lace Keychains Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Plastic Lace Keychains 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Create your own simple plastic lace keychains. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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. International Snacks with Universal Yums: Take Home Kit All Day Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Young Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat International Snacks with Universal Yums: Take Home Kit All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food, Make & Take Kits 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. Collective Silent Reading Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Adults Open Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 13 2025 Sun Collective Silent Reading 1:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Encouraged Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together in the cool atmosphere of Robert’s Westside. Robert's Westside: 7321 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130
Spring Break All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Apr 20 2025 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. How To Make a Zine About Music Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Movies and Music Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri How To Make a Zine About Music 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Movies and Music Encouraged Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Learn how to both make a zine and the basics of music journalism. Participants will leave with their own self-made publication. We will have special guest Stuti Sharma leading this program. Designed for grades 5-7. 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. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros Family Celebration Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros Family Celebration 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Celebrate children and stories with music, interactive stations, and giveaways. Designed for children ages 12 and under and their families.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Social Circle: Local Author Hannah Baker Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Social Circle: Local Author Hannah Baker 12:00pm - 2:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Encouraged Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Today's Topic: Local Author Hannah Baker
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Fan Fest 2025 Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Lower Level at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Games & Gaming Age Group: All Ages Open Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 4 2025 Sun Fan Fest 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Games & Gaming Encouraged Seats Remaining: 178 Event Details: You don't have to come to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate May the fourth! Join us at our annual Fan Fest with artists and craftspeople.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Draw Yourself as a Superhero with Gene Ha Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Family, Kids Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. May 4 2025 Sun Draw Yourself as a Superhero with Gene Ha 2:30pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture Encouraged Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Gene Ha is a local four-time Eisner award winner for his artwork from Wonder Woman Historia, Top 10 and other superhero comics.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Social Circle: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Field Trip Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Off Site Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Older Adults Open Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2025 Wed Social Circle: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Field Trip 12:00pm - 2:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Encouraged Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Today's Topic: Field Trip to the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park
This event is in the "Adults" group. Vision Board Workshop: What’s Your Story? Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. May 10 2025 Sat Vision Board Workshop: What’s Your Story? 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Chicago artist, Lo Marie, will be leading this popular collage activity with some storytelling elements in mind. Most people seek creating vision boards as a fun way to manifest wants and goals, which is great!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Cricut Program: Self Care Box Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 16 2025 Fri Cricut Program: Self Care Box 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Put together your own cute self care gift box. Designed for grades 3-7. 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. Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Food Age Group: Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration 2:00pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Food Encouraged Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies Food Allergy Disclaimer Text.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. DIY Clay Dragon Eyes Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 23 2025 Fri DIY Clay Dragon Eyes 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Sculpt your own dragon eye and enjoy a snack. Grades 5-7. 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. International Snacks with Universal Yums Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food Age Group: Young Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group. May 24 2025 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 Encouraged Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Come hang out in the YA Lounge and 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!
Memorial Day Sunday All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing May 25 2025 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 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Manga Diorama Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 30 2025 Fri Manga Diorama 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Create your own Manga Diorama that will have a pop-out effect. Designed for grades 3 to 7. 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. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Storytime Rocks! Summer Concert Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Storytime Rocks! Summer Concert 11:00am - 11:45am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Encouraged Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Rock, bop, and bounce to music inspired by Elvis and the recent Lilo & Stitch movie and welcome in another summer of storytime! Designed for ages 6 and under.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Sensory-Friendly Family Film: Sing 2 Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Age Group: Family, Kids Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 15 2025 Sun Sensory-Friendly Family Film: Sing 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Encouraged Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Scrappy director Buster Moon takes his new stars on the road to launch their biggest spectacle yet. Unfortunately, it's going to require finding reclusive legend Clay Calloway and convincing him to come out of retirement to help launch the show.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Storytime Rocks! Concert with Dan and Claudia Zanes Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Storytime Rocks! Concert with Dan and Claudia Zanes 11:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Encouraged Seats Remaining: 45 Event Details: The library is honored to present Grammy-winning artist Dan Zanes and Haitian-American vocalist, author, and music therapist Claudia Zanes, in concert for the first time at FPPL. Designed for kids ages 6 and younger and their families.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Sensory-Friendly Family Film: Matilda the Musical Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Age Group: Family, Kids Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Sensory-Friendly Family Film: Matilda the Musical 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Encouraged Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: A girl with a vivid imagination and a love for books finds a way to triumph despite a difficult home life to defeat a bully of a headmistress.
