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Illinois Libraries Present: Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum.

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

Strategies for a Smarter College Search

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Significant changes to the college search and application process have made it more complex for families to find the right schools and apply successfully.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Women's History Month Guess Who

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Games & Gaming, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming, History & Genealogy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Play the game Guess Who as a team and learn about various women from history. 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.**

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Scouting America Tips on Waste Disposal

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

The local troop from Scouting America stops by to end our week-long used battery drive to give us some tips on the disposal of waste!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Potty Training Workshop

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Family
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Spring break is approaching, which can be an excellent chance for potty training! What does "ready" even look like? Is it true that boys can be harder to potty train?

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

Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs)

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This month's meeting will feature a special feeding specialists from Pop! Pediatrics as we discuss feeding challenges and food sensitivities.

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

Illinois Libraries Present: Documentary Screening: 9to5: The Story of a Movement

All Day 3/21 - 3/23
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning
Event Details:

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

French Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Our friends from Language Labs return to present a French storytime along with songe, games, and followed by a craft! Designed for pre-kindergarteners.

Staff In-Service Day

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

The Library will be closed today. 

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

Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Food
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Food
Event Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page b

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Screening Day with POP! Pediatric Therapy

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Pop! Pediatric Therapy will offer free screenings with one of their occupational therapists for ages and 10 and under. 

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

Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Our affinity group offers a supportive community for families navigating the special education journey.

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.**

Spring Break

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

AARP Driver Safety Course Part 1

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

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

Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Our affinity group offers a supportive community for families navigating the special education journey.

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.

Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Food
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Food Allergy Disclaimer Text.

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 will be closed today for the holiday. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning
Age Group:
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

Independence Day

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

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

Labor Day Sunday

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

The Library will be closed today for the holiday.