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A chessboard with the text "Chess Club" and "Thursdays 4-5PM"

Chess Club

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

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

AARP Driver Safety Course Part 1

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Full
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The AARP Driver Safety Course costs $25 for non AARP Members and $20 for AARP members. 

 

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

AARP Driver Safety Course Part 2

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

The AARP Driver Safety Course costs $25 for non AARP Members and $20 for AARP members. 

 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
A chessboard with the text "Chess Club" and "Thursdays 4-5PM"

Chess Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
A chessboard with the text "Chess Club" and "Thursdays 4-5PM"

Chess Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
Text reading "Homework Club" with a notebook and pencils.

Homework Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.

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

SPED Caregiver Connections

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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 "Middle Grades" group
A chessboard with the text "Chess Club" and "Thursdays 4-5PM"

Chess Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

This event is in the "Family" group
Photo of a young toddler sitting on a child's potty chair while they sit a teddy bear on another potty chair that's sitting next to them.

Potty Training Workshop (Virtual Option Available for registrants)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Worried about potty training? Pick up some trips from the Oh, Crap! potty training method. Childcare will be provided courtesy of the Collaboration for Early Childhood.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Manga Drawing Workshop

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, STEAM
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn how to draw manga with Vi, an instructor from the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago. 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.**

Memorial Day Sunday

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

The Library will be closed today. 

Memorial Day

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

The Library is closed today. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
A chessboard with the text "Chess Club" and "Thursdays 4-5PM"

Chess Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
Photo of a small brown sloth hanging upside down from a leafy branch

Animals Around the World Show

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Meet some real "Wonders of the Wild" up close and personal! You'll have the opportunity to meet animals from all over the world, including our very special guest Rico the Sloth.

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

Clickbait and Beyond: How the Internet Grabs Your Attention (Tech Empowerment series)

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
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: Education & Learning, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Clickbait and Beyond: How the Internet Grabs Your Attention  

Independence Day

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

The Library is closed today. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pigeons and Doves

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Pigeons and Doves have been intertwined with human history from the very beginning.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
An image of small animals typically kept as pets

Responsible Pet Ownership Class with Animal Care League

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Family, Kids
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The Oak Park Animal Care League will be teaching a class on responsible pet ownership for small/exotic pets. Suitable for families and kids up to grade 7 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Don't Believe Everything You Read (Tech Empowerment series)

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Don't Believe Everything You Read

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Illustration of Carl, a raccon, holding two jars filled with small items. Other jars from his collection are beside him and the show's title is above him.

Carl the Collector Showing

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Movies and Music
Age Group:
Family, Kids
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Education & Learning, Movies and Music
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come and watch a few episodes of Carl the Collector, a PBS Kids show about Carl, a young, friendly, autistic raccoon and his friends. The show embraces learning and celebrates everyone's uniqueness. Designed for Kindergarten to Grade 3.

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

Pet First Aid

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We all want to keep our furry family members happy and healthy, but how do we provide proper first aid to our pets should the need arise? Dr.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Click Wisely: How to Spot Credible Information (Tech Empowerment series)

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Click Wisely: How to Spot Credible Information

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

Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot Campaign

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us and our volunteer DMs at the library for a one shot Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Either bring your own level 1 character, or we can provide you with a premade level 1 character. Beginners welcome!

Labor Day Sunday

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

The Library is closed today.