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 El Día de los Niños, El Día de Los Libros Celebration Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, Storytime & Early Literacy 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat El Día de los Niños, El Día de Los Libros Celebration 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, Community, Crafts & DIY, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate Children's Book Day with a game, giveaways, snacks, and crafts you can make, or take to go. We will have snacks and drinks. Designed for children 12 and under and their families. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies Food Allergy Disclaimer Text. 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 "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 "All Ages" group Huichol Art Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Huichol Art 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn about and create Huichol art with guest artist Fannie Medina from Creative Vida. There is limited seating for this activity, Please register for the Huichol art. The program will be in the Austin Room. 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 DIY Slime Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed DIY Slime 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: With three simple ingredients (and some food coloring) you can easily make your own slime! Try it out today at the library.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Art in the Lounge: Ruth Asawa Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Art in the Lounge: Ruth Asawa 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, we’ll make miniature sculptures in the style of Ruth Asawa.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Take & Make: DIY Chai All Day Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Young Adults View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Teen Take & Make: DIY Chai All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Event Details: Chai is a spiced tea blending black tea with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves, typically sweetened and served hot with milk. This comforting beverage originates in India and can be easily mixed at home!
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Crafting Club: Fidget Toy Buffet Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Crafting Club: Fidget Toy Buffet 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Beat boredom with homemade fidget toys! Make your own fidget spinner, stress ball, or paper kaleidoscope.This event will take place at the Park District of Forest Park administration building at 7501 Harrison St.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Family, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 14 2026 Thu No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags 5:30pm–6:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Show off your upcycling skills by turning one of your old t-shirts into a tote bag, and then decorate it with fabric markers! Limited shirts will be provided, bring your own to guarantee a bag you will love!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Wooden Letter Art Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 15 2026 Fri Wooden Letter Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Decorate wooden letters with positive sayings and/or drawings. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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.**
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 DIY Fidgets Event Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 29 2026 Fri DIY Fidgets Event 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new fidgets that work best for your needs! We'll have supplies to make several different options. 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 "Middle Grades" group Make a Bug Hotel Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Make a Bug Hotel 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create bug hotels to help various garden insects using earth friendly and recycled materials. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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 Zine Week: Camp All Day 6/8 - 6/12 Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jun 8 - 12 2026 Zine Week: Camp All Day 6/8–6/12 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Drop in and create something fun for our FPPL Teen Newsletter! This week, we'll have supplies out for you to draw or write your own summer camp-themed creation, which we will feature in next month's issue.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Camp Crafts: Friendship Bracelets Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Camp Crafts: Friendship Bracelets 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get into the summer camp spirit with this month's craft: friendship bracelets! Use colorful embroidery floss to make something special you can share with a friend.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Stick Building Challenge Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Stick Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Can you build the tallest structure or the smallest one? Find out during this challenge where we use clay and sticks as our building materials. Grades 3 to 5. 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 Teen Take & Make: DIY Slime All Day Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Young Adults View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jun 25 2026 Thu Teen Take & Make: DIY Slime All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Event Details: Try out our slime recipe and see how it compares. Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Craft and Chat: Tree of Life in Twine Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY 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 Jul 2 2026 Thu Craft and Chat: Tree of Life in Twine 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us to make Trees of Life to celebrate the wonders around us. We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Nature Weaving Friday, July 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 3 2026 Fri Nature Weaving 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Make a unique weaving using yarn, sticks, faux flowers, and other items. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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.**
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 "Young Adults" group Zine Week: Wilderness Adventure All Day 7/6 - 7/10 Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jul 6 - 10 2026 Zine Week: Wilderness Adventure All Day 7/6–7/10 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Drop in and create something fun for our FPPL Teen Newsletter! This week, we'll have supplies out for you to draw or write your own adventure-themed creation, which we will feature in next month's issue.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Camp Crafts: Air Dry Clay Creations Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Camp Crafts: Air Dry Clay Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get into the summer camp spirit with this month's craft: clay character creation! Your imagination is your only limit to the friends and figures you can make.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Take & Make: Bioplastic Suncatchers All Day Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Age Group: Young Adults View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Teen Take & Make: Bioplastic Suncatchers All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Event Details: Combine art and science for a cute decoration! Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Sun Prints Friday, July 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 24 2026 Fri Sun Prints 12:30pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Elaine Luther teaches us how to capture objects in a moment in time with artistic blueprints. Create imagery on paper without drawing.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chia Seed Slime Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 24 2026 Fri Chia Seed Slime 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create some earth friendly slime using chia seeds, water, cornstarch, and food coloring. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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.**
