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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. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

International Snacks with Universal Yums

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Food
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Try international snacks with a box from Universal Yums! We will learn about other countries while trying the unique snacks and treats. Try something new and maybe even find a new favorite!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
This event is in the "Young Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Bento Box Workshop

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Older Adults
Full
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn how to level up your lunch game over winter break with a bento box how-to with bento pro and Young Adult author Sara Fujimura.

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 "Young Adults" group

Potato Chip Taste Test

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Can you guess the flavor based on taste alone? Try some potato chips, make your guesses, and win a prize!
 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Food Allergy Disclaimer Text.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Home Cheesemaking

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Learning, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Like good cheese? Ever thought about making it yourself? Well, you can, and Mark Lyons, an experienced home cheesemaker, will show you how!

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

International Snacks with Universal Yums

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Food
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Try international snacks with a box from Universal Yums! We will learn about other countries while trying the unique snacks and treats. Try something new and maybe even find a new favorite!

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Spicy Snack Challenge

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Can you handle the heat? Push your boundaries and try some snacks ranging from mild to spicy!
 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Food Allergy Disclaimer Text.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity (Second group)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Age Group:
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

International Snacks with Universal Yums

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Lounge at Forest Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Food
Age Group:
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Try international snacks with a box from Universal Yums! We will learn about other countries while trying the unique snacks and treats. Try something new and maybe even find a new favorite!