This event is in the "Young Adults" group Book Tasting Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Book Tasting 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nature Book Group: Wild, New World Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Nature Book Group: Wild, New World 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site 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!December 11 7pm @ Trailside Museum Wild New World by Dan Flores
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.
Christmas Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
Christmas All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas 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 Last Kids on Earth Celebration Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Last Kids on Earth Celebration 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate the latest Last Kids on Earth book with monster survival tips, watching an episode of the show, and making up your own monster protection kit. 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.**
New Year's Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
New Year's Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Kids" group (Audio)book club for kids Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 5 2026 Mon (Audio)book club for kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: No need to read the book in advance! This is for kids who love reading, but feel like they're too old for storytime. Unwind in one of our cushy beanbag chairs, draw, or just chill while we listen to a book in the background.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dog Man Fan Club Party Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Dog Man Fan Club Party 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for Dog Man-themed activities, snacks, and a chance to win some Dog Man books. Designed for kids in grades 2-4.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Jane Hamilton on her latest novel, The Phoebe Variations Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Author Jane Hamilton on her latest novel, The Phoebe Variations 2:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join the conversation with our friend, author Jane Hamilton, about her kind coming-of-age novel, The Phoebe Variations. Come meet Jane! The Pile Bookstore is selling books for signing.
This event is in the "Kids" group (Audio)book club for kids Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 12 2026 Mon (Audio)book club for kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: No need to read the book in advance! This is for kids who love reading, but feel like they're too old for storytime. Unwind in one of our cushy beanbag chairs, draw, or just chill while we listen to a book in the background.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Book Tasting Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Book Tasting 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group (Audio)book club for kids Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 19 2026 Mon (Audio)book club for kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: No need to read the book in advance! This is for kids who love reading, but feel like they're too old for storytime. Unwind in one of our cushy beanbag chairs, draw, or just chill while we listen to a book in the background.
This event is in the "Kids" group (Audio)book club for kids Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon (Audio)book club for kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: No need to read the book in advance! This is for kids who love reading, but feel like they're too old for storytime. Unwind in one of our cushy beanbag chairs, draw, or just chill while we listen to a book in the background.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Who Would Win Book Club Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Who Would Win Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Snack, chat, read, and defend your favorites as we debate the winner in an animal fight from the Who Would Win series. 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 Book Tasting Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Book Tasting 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nature Book Group: The Comfort of Crows: a backyard year Wednesday, February 11, 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Nature Book Group: The Comfort of Crows: a backyard year 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. Join us for a lively discussion!February 19, 7pm @ FPPL: The Comfort of Crows: a Backyard Year by Margaret Renk
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.February 21st TBD Michael Connelly Book
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 Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community 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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair 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, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We celebrate Black History Month with a showcase of local Black authors and artists. There will be face painting, snacks, and a drawing for a book bundle. Designed for children of all ages and their families
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Winter Reading Book Buzz Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Off Site Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Winter Reading Book Buzz 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Do you love talking about books with other readers and the FPPL librarians? Join us for our Winter Reading Book Buzz at local hotspot, Casa Humilde. Library staff will present titles we’re excited about, and we’ll all talk bo
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Illinois Libraries' Present: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults View Details 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries' Present: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Event Details: Registration: https://bit.ly/ILPStine
This event is in the "All Ages" group Book Sale Collection All Day 4/10 - 4/16 Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 10 - 16 2026 Book Sale Collection All Day 4/10–4/16 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Event Details: The Library will be accepting book donations for the 2026 Spring Book Sale happening on April 18 and April 19.Donations can be dropped off between April 10-16. We will not accept book donations at any other time.
