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. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies Food Allergy Disclaimer Text. 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 This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Huichol Art Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Huichol Art 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn about and create Huichol art with guest artist Fannie Medina from Creative Vida. There is limited seating for this activity, Please register for the Huichol art. The program will be in the Austin Room. 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 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 Teen Pride Gallery Submissions All Day 5/1 - 5/23 Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Age Group: Young Adults View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 1 - 23 2026 Teen Pride Gallery Submissions All Day 5/1–5/23 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Event Details: In the month of June, the YA Lounge will host a digital art gallery of teen works on themes of Pride, including identity, resilience, healing, serenity, and anything you can think of that falls under that theme.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jane Eyre: Spring Book Discussion Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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 May 3 2026 Sun Jane Eyre: Spring Book Discussion 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Jane Eyre: Spring Book Discussion - in person!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Zentangle and Doodle Night Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 7 2026 Thu Zentangle and Doodle Night 5:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Stop in for a night of relaxing zentangle drawing and calming music. Designed for grades 3 and older.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Fan Fest 2026 Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Lower Level at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community, Games & Gaming Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Fan Fest 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Our annual celebration of comics, fandom, and pop culture returns with a theme inspired by the smash hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. Come meet authors and artists, or browse original and fandom-inspired art from our vendors.
This event is in the "All Ages" group KPop Dance Class Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat KPop Dance Class 2:30pm–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Put your best Huntr/x foot forward! Mikayla Wolford from the local KPop dance group aXis will teach us some Kpop dance basics.Space in this class is limited!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Fan Fest Cosplay Parade Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Library at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Fan Fest Cosplay Parade 3:30pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate your favorite characters and the crafting spirit! Wear your cosplay best to this year's Fan Fest and earn prize drawing entries to win a KPop Demon Hunters standee.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group International Snacks with Universal Yums Saturday, May 16, 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 May 16 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 Mystery Book Group Saturday, May 16, 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 May 16 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Dreaming Up Dinosaurs Art Workshop Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Family, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 19 2026 Tue Dreaming Up Dinosaurs Art Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us and artist Brigit Goudie for Dreaming Up Dinosaurs, a 60-min drawing and clay-modeling class that emphasizes that the traditional pictures we see of dinosaurs are the best guesses of artists and paleontologists.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang Wednesday, May 20, 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 May 20 2026 Wed Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 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: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Manga Drawing Workshop Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 22 2026 Fri Manga Drawing Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to draw manga with Vi, an instructor from the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago. 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.**
Memorial Day Sunday All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing May 24 2026 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 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Pop Culture Trivia Night Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Pop Culture Trivia Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Test your pop culture knowledge and win a prize!
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Pride Virtual Gallery All Day 6/1 - 6/30 Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Age Group: Young Adults View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jun 1 - 30 2026 Teen Pride Virtual Gallery All Day 6/1–6/30 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Event Details: Be part of our digital Pride gallery! In the month of June, the YA Lounge will display teen digital art works on themes of Pride, including identity, resilience, healing, and serenity. Art can be displayed anonymously.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Zine Week: Camp All Day 6/8 - 6/12 Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jun 8 - 12 2026 Zine Week: Camp All Day 6/8–6/12 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Drop in and create something fun for our FPPL Teen Newsletter! This week, we'll have supplies out for you to draw or write your own summer camp-themed creation, which we will feature in next month's issue.
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 Pride Rubber Duck Decorating Contest *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day 6/8 - 6/13 Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults View Details 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 Jun 8 - 13 2026 Pride Rubber Duck Decorating Contest *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day 6/8–6/13 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Event Details: Show off your Pride and your creativity in our rubber duck challenge. Pick up a kit in YS this week (while supplies last!) containing a rubber duck and colorful supplies to get you started, or use your own.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Family Art & Flo Class with Artist Tara Levy Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults 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 This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Family Art & Flo Class with Artist Tara Levy 6:30pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Art & Flo is an opportunity to connect and create in community. Unlike typical paint-and-sip classes, participants are encouraged to design their own pieces and truly go with the flow.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group International Snacks with Universal Yums Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food Age Group: Young Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat International Snacks with Universal Yums 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming 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!
