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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Death and Dinuguan: A Night with Mia P. Manansala Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Death and Dinuguan: A Night with Mia P. Manansala 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Mia P. Manansala is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and badass women. She is a multi-award-winning author, using humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora.
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 "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet the Author: Donna Barba Higuera (The Last Cuentista) Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Meet the Author: Donna Barba Higuera (The Last Cuentista) 4:00pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet Donna Barba Higuera, Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author of The Last Cuentista series (as well as the Ramón and El Cucuy books for younger readers), and hear about her newest
This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Reading Gathering Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Off Site Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 7 2026 Sun Silent Reading Gathering 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: It’s the return of the Silent Reading Gathering! Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together at the Roos Pavillion behind the Roos Recreation Center. There is shade and seating.&nb
This event is in the "Adults" group Nature Book Group Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Nature Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Nature Book Group is offered in partnership with the Trailside Museum. Please join us for a lively conversation!
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome. June 20th The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-OlsenAvailable in large print & Audiobook CD formats.
Independence Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Reading Gathering Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Off Site Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 5 2026 Sun Silent Reading Gathering 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: It’s the return of the Silent Reading Gathering! Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together at the Roos Pavillion behind the Roos Recreation Center. There is shade and seating.&nb
This event is in the "Adults" group What to Read this Summer at U3 Coffee Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2026 Tue What to Read this Summer at U3 Coffee 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get the scoop on some great books to read this summer at U3 Coffee.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Book Discussion: Breaking the Age Code Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Health & Wellness Age Group: Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Book Discussion: Breaking the Age Code 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join a book discussion to explore how our positive and negative thoughts/beliefs on aging actually impact our health and well-being. The author of this book reports that positive beliefs about our own aging can increase our lives.&
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome. July 18th The Leper of Saint Giles by Ellis PetersAvailable in ebook, e-audiobook, and Audiobook CD formats.
This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Reading Gathering Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Off Site Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2026 Sun Silent Reading Gathering 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: It’s the return of the Silent Reading Gathering! Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together at the Roos Pavillion behind the Roos Recreation Center. There is shade and seating.&nb
Mystery Book Group Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Aug 15 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome. August 15th A Test of Wills by Charles ToddAvailable in large print, e-audiobook, and audiobook CD formats.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nature Book Group Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Nature & Gardening Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Nature Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Nature Book Group is offered in partnership with the Trailside Museum. Please join us for a lively conversation!
Labor Day Sunday All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Sep 6 2026 Sun Closing Labor Day Sunday All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Labor Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Staff In-Service Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Oct 2 2026 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Library Closing at 5 pm Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Park Public Library Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will close early at 5 pm.
