This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Pond Exploration at the Trailside Museum of Natural History Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Off Site Program Type: Community, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Register Now Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Pond Exploration at the Trailside Museum of Natural History 2:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Community, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Hands-on learning with the Trailside Museum of Natural History. Learn about the ecosystems of ponds and how we can protect them. We'll be meeting at the museum. Be on time so you don't miss the fun!
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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group LEGO Your Library Building Challenge Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids View Details This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 10 2026 Fri LEGO Your Library Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Event Details: In honor of this year's National Library Week we're channeling our inner master builders and constructing our dream library versions. Designed for kids in grades K-3.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mario LEGO Building Challenge Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Mario LEGO Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Try to build your favorite character or object from Mario for fun. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Make a Marble Maze! Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Make a Marble Maze! 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Using recycled materials, craft your very own marble run and show off your engineering skills! Challenge yourself to build the longest, fastest, or most creative maze possible! Designed for grades 3 and older.
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.**
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 Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 22 2026 Fri Manga Drawing Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Be a Scientist! Earth Science Lab Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Be a Scientist! Earth Science Lab 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Be a science detective and explore earth science through a variety of interactive stations. Designed for Grades 4-6.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group 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 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Animals Around the World Show 6:30pm–7:30pm Open 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.
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.
Christmas All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
New Year's Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
New Year's Day All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
