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Cold Weather Kit Drive

All Day 11/28 - 12/21
The Commons at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: The Commons
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Library is holding a Cold Weather Kit Drive from November 16-December 21. 

During the colder months, we will be handing out Cold Weather Kits to community members in need. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

SPED Caregiver Connections

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

If you are the parent or caregiver of a student who uses special education services and/or is looking to network with families who use special education services, this might be the meetup for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Card-making with Operation Rising Spirits

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Brighten the holiday of a veteran!  Michelle Melin-Rogovin is hosting this card-making program.  All supplies provided.  

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Korean Storytime with Language Labs

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get in touch with your roots or explore another language at a Korean torytime and craft by our friends at Language Labs. Designed for Pre-K.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join this 30 minute Chair Yoga class with DuShaun Branch that will be accessible and open to all bodies!  Chair Yoga is a great introduction to Yoga and allows students to use an everyday prop, the chair!!!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Craft & Chat: Window Paper Stars

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us to make Magical Paper Window Stars to brighten your winter holiday season.  We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beyond the Headlines: Media Bias and Filter Bubbles (Tech Empowerment)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Uncover how media outlets reflect different political and cultural perspectives—and how algorithms reinforce those views.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join this 30 minute Chair Yoga class with DuShaun Branch that will be accessible and open to all bodies!  Chair Yoga is a great introduction to Yoga and allows students to use an everyday prop, the chair!!!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

Christmas Eve

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

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

Christmas

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

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

New Year's Eve

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

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Teen Resume Clothing Donation Drive

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/30/2026 @ 6:00pm
Library at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Business & Career, Community
Event Details:

Help our local teens put their best foot forward as they start applying for summer jobs.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Fandom Art Competition

01/04/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm
Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

What's your favorite fandom? We're taking fan art submissions all this week. Submissions will be displayed at the library and voted on. Our top scorer will get a gift card to Blick Art Supply so they can continue to make fantastic art!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Family" group

Neighborhood Baby Shower

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Are you ringing in the new year with a new baby? Are you expecting one later this year? We'd love to celebrate you and give you a chance to network with other new and expectant parents.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Improv for Older Adults

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Emily Ramirez, standup comic and improv artist, will raise the roof with a fun and relaxed improv workshop for older adults.