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Early Closing

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be close early today. We will be open from 9 am until 5 pm. 

Thanksgiving

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving. 

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

Bluey Dance Mode Dance Party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
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: 21
Event Details:

Bring your family to go full dance mode and take photos with everyone's favorite blue heeler pup! Designed for ages 8 and younger.

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 "Middle Grades" group.

Ayodele West African Dance Class for Kids

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies and Music
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Celebrate Kuumba (creativity) as we approach Kwanzaa by learning West African dance and listen to live drumming courtesy of Ayodele Drum and Dance, which strives to foster community across the Dia

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.**

Christmas Eve

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. 

Christmas

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. 

New Year's Eve

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1. 

New Year's Day

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

New Years Day

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Film Screening: School of Rock with Snacks!

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies and Music
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies and Music
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of School of Rock. We will also provide snacks. Designed for grades 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Party Like Moana

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

If you have Moana fever again thanks to Moana 2, we've got good news! This January, everyone's favorite island princess and wayfinder brings the islands to us. Join us for an interactive storytime, songs, and dancing.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Inside Out Kit + Movie Screening **KIT AVAILABLE**

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take Kits, Movies and Music
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Make & Take Kits, Movies and Music
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of Inside Out 2 and receive a fun Inside Out 2 Kit. Designed for grades 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 "Middle Grades" group.

Film Screening: Black Panther

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies and Music
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies and Music
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of Black Panther. We will also provide snacks. Designed for grades 3rd-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.

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 "Middle Grades" group.

Lilo and Stitch Appreciation

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies and Music
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies and Music
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Celebrate Lilo and Stitch and Disney's upcoming live action film by watching the original film, making up and drawing our own experiment, and having snacks. 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.**

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today. 

Spring Break

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

Memorial Day Sunday

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

Independence Day

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

Labor Day Sunday

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

Thanksgiving Break Early Closure at 5 pm

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

Thanksgiving

All Day
Forest Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday.