This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Zap! Winter Storytime with the Brookfield Zoo Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy Age Group: Family, Pre-K Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Zap! Winter Storytime with the Brookfield Zoo 11:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Brookfield Zoo visits the library for a special storytime about animals in winter followed by a special craft to take home. Designed for Pre-K.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Finger knit, Knit, or Crochet for Fun Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Education & Learning, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Finger knit, Knit, or Crochet for Fun 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, Education & Learning, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Try out finger knitting, crochet, and knitting as you sip some tea and have a snack. Feel free to bring any projects you are working on too. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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.**
Library Closing at 5 pm Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Park Public Library Closing Jan 30 2026 Fri Closing Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–7:00pm Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will close early to get ready for an after-hours all ages program.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Interview Clothing Pop-Up Shop and Resume Review Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Off Site Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Young Adults View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Interview Clothing Pop-Up Shop and Resume Review 12:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Education & Learning Event Details: Getting ready to apply for summer jobs? Make sure you're giving your best first impression by polishing your resume with a librarian and equipping yourself with a primo interview fit.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Scholarships, Grants & Loans Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Scholarships, Grants & Loans 5:00pm–6:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods.
This event is in the "Adults" group A History of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue A History of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: In celebration of Black History Month, the Historical Society of Forest Park and the Forest Park Public Library have partnered up to bring by an archivist from the Chicago Public Library for an illuminating presentation on the history of
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Strategies for a Smarter College Search Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Strategies for a Smarter College Search 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: The college search continues to become more complex, making it harder for families to identify right-fit schools.
This event is in the "Kids" group Smarter Bees Homework Help *Sign-up required* Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning Age Group: Kids View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Smarter Bees Homework Help *Sign-up required* 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Education & Learning Event Details: This program offers support for students to work on their homework in math, reading, and writing in a small group format. A caring team member will answer questions, and assist with homework completion during each session.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group SPED Caregiver Connections Tuesday, February 17, 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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue SPED Caregiver Connections 6:30pm–7:30pm Open 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 AI and Your Privacy: How to Stay in Control (Tech Empowerment) Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Technology 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed AI and Your Privacy: How to Stay in Control (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Artificial intelligence tools are everywhere — from chatbots to photo editors to writing assistants — but they often collect more information than most people realize.
This event is in the "Adults" group Wild City; Human Ecosystem Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Wild City; Human Ecosystem 6:30pm–7:45pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: In partnership with the Forest Park Garden Club, the Forest Park Public Library brings Wyatt E. Coyote to the library to give a film assisted presentation on how Humans and their ecosystems can be good for each other.
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 "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 Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri AARP Driver Safety Course Part 1 11:00am–3:00pm Open 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue AARP Driver Safety Course Part 2 11:00am–3:00pm 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.
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.
Staff In-Service Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Oct 2 2026 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Library Closing at 5 pm Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Park Public Library Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will close early at 5 pm.
Thanksgiving All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Christmas Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
