This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Book Buzz Author Talk Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Book Buzz Author Talk 7:00pm - 9:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy Encouraged Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Join us as we welcome author and historian Ann Durkin Keating as she talks about some of Chicago’s most notable historical events.
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
This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Book Tasting Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon 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 Encouraged Seats Remaining: 15 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 Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening Age Group: Adults Waitlist Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Nature Book Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Waitlist Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening Encouraged Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: This inquisitive book group meets every two months in partnership with the Trailside Museum.The program on Thursday, April 17 will be held at the Trailside Museum from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mystery Book Group Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 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 Encouraged Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.
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 "Adults" group. Clio's Chroniclers Book Group Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Clio's Chroniclers Book Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy Encouraged Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Clio was the Greek muse of history, who is responsible for preserving memory and all the knowledge that comes from discoveries of the past. The history group is an eclectic group of individuals interested in all aspects of history,
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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Family, Kids, Young Adults, All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Family, Kids, Young Adults, All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.
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 "Young Adults" group. Book Tasting Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Young Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon 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 Encouraged Seats Remaining: 15 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Pop-up Storytime Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Pre-K Open Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. May 13 2025 Tue Pop-up Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytime & Early Literacy Encouraged Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Join us for a pop-up storytime featuring stories, music, and a little movement. Designed for pre-kindergarteners. 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. Mystery Book Group Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 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 Encouraged Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Clio's Chroniclers Book Group Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Clio's Chroniclers Book Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy Encouraged Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Clio was the Greek muse of history, who is responsible for preserving memory and all the knowledge that comes from discoveries of the past. The history group is an eclectic group of individuals interested in all aspects of history,
This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Social Circle: Local Author Kathryn Atwood - Remembering the Women of the World Wars Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, History & Genealogy Age Group: Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Social Circle: Local Author Kathryn Atwood - Remembering the Women of the World Wars 12:00pm - 2:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, History & Genealogy Encouraged Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Today's Topic: Local Author Kathryn Atwood - Remembering the Women of the World Wars
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 "Older Adults" group. Social Circle: Book Discussion - Inciting Joy by Ross Gay Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Social Circle: Book Discussion - Inciting Joy by Ross Gay 12:00pm - 2:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Encouraged Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Today's Topic: Book Discussion - Inciting Joy by Ross Gay
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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Libraries Rock Party in the Park Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Open Encouraged Offsite Event 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat Libraries Rock Party in the Park 10:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Crafts & DIY Encouraged Seats Remaining: 147 Event Details: Join us for the summer reading kickoff party at Rieger Park!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Mystery Book Group Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jun 21 2025 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: Books & Writing Encouraged Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Libraries Rock Book Share Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Libraries Rock Book Share 7:00pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Encouraged Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Join us for a summer reading event! We will give you the scoop on the hot books of the summer, some music themed books and how to participate in summer reading.
Independence Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Mystery Book Group Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Open Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Jul 19 2025 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: Books & Writing Encouraged Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.
