This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett Thursday, March 19, 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 Mar 19 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett 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: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mystery Book Group Saturday, March 21, 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 Mar 21 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 "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jane Eyre: Spring Book Read All Day Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged 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 Apr 1 2026 Wed Jane Eyre: Spring Book Read All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Jane Eyre: Spring Book Discussion
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group The Lost Message by local author, Gil Herman Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: 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 1 2026 Wed The Lost Message by local author, Gil Herman 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Local author Gil Herman will discuss his latest novel,
Staff In-Service Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Spring Break All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Apr 5 2026 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 Last Kids on Earth Kit *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Last Kids on Earth Kit *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Books & Writing, Make & Take Kits Registration Encouraged Event Details: Sign up to get your own Last Kids on Earth Kit containing a monster apocalypse survival guide, a game, and more. Designed for grades 3 to 5. Kits are limited so please remember to register.Kits will be held for a week. 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 "All Ages" group Book Donation Drive 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 Donation Drive 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Thursday, April 16, 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 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: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Nature Book Group: The Great River Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Nature Book Group: The Great River 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older 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 "All Ages" group Book Sale Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Library at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Book Sale 11:00am–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 18 (11-4) and Sunday, April 19 (1:30-4:30).
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mystery Book Group Saturday, April 18, 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 Apr 18 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 "All Ages" group Book Sale Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Library 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 19 2026 Sun Book Sale 1:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Event Details: The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 18 (11-4) and Sunday, April 19 (1:30-4:30).
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 Tuesday, May 19, 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 19 2026 Tue 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.
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.
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.
