This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Salt Art Jars Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Salt Art Jars 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, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create unique, colorful art using food coloring, dried flowers, and salt. 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Winter Solstice Lantern-making and Parade Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Winter Solstice Lantern-making and Parade 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Decorate a paper lantern and we'll parade our creations around the library to shed a little light on the winter. Bring your lantern home for a nice glow on the longest night of the year. Designed for kids of all ages and their families.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Relaxation Zone: coloring and sticker collage Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM, Health & Wellness Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Relaxation Zone: coloring and sticker collage 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Is the holiday season feeling a little TOO busy? Revisit your inner little kid and join us for coloring and sticker collaging for mindfulness (and peace of mind). Designed for grades 5 and up.
Christmas Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
Christmas All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
New Year's Eve All Day Forest Park Public Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day 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 Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Winter/Flower Themed Wall Hangings Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Winter/Flower Themed Wall Hangings 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, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own winter or flower themed wall hangings to brighten your space. 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 "Middle Grades" group Fandom Art Competition 01/04/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm Youth Services Desk at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 4 - 10 2026 Fandom Art Competition 01/04/2026 @ 9:00am–01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music Registration Encouraged Event Details: What's your favorite fandom? We're taking fan art submissions all this week. Submissions will be displayed at the library and voted on. Our top scorer will get a gift card to Blick Art Supply so they can continue to make fantastic art!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Minecraft LEGO Building Challenge Friday, January 9, 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Minecraft 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: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Minecraft meets LEGO in this building challenge. Test your skills as we try to build various items from the Minecraft games and the movie. 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 "Middle Grades" group Beginner's Crochet Class Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Beginner's Crochet Class 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, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. 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 "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 Beginner's Crochet Class Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Beginner's Crochet Class 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, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. 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 "Kids" group Math Magicians Club Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Acrylic Paint Scraping Art Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Acrylic Paint Scraping Art 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, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create unique art by layering acrylic paint and scraping it. 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 "Kids" group Math Magicians Club Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.
This event is in the "Kids" group Sensory Seek & Find Craft Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Sensory Seek & Find Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own seek & find pouch in your favorite theme with a sensory-satisfying twist. Designed for Grades K-3
This event is in the "Kids" group Math Magicians Club Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Kids Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.
