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.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Make a Bug Hotel Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Make a Bug Hotel 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create bug hotels to help various garden insects using earth friendly and recycled materials. 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 Slushies in a Bag Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Food, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Slushies in a Bag 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Food, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own tasty frozen treat using fruit juice, salt, and ice cubes. 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 Stick Building Challenge Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Stick 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, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Can you build the tallest structure or the smallest one? Find out during this challenge where we use clay and sticks as our building materials. 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 Chess Club Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older. Image courtesy of tanrica on Pixabay
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Nature Weaving Friday, July 3, 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 Jul 3 2026 Fri Nature Weaving 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: Make a unique weaving using yarn, sticks, faux flowers, and other items. 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.**
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.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Family Lakota Necklace-Making Workshop with Starr Chief Eagle Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jul 12 2026 Sun Family Lakota Necklace-Making Workshop with Starr Chief Eagle 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join Chief Starr Eagle, member of the Rosebud Sioux tribe, in this Lakota art workshop.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Zap! Storytime at the Zoo with Ms. Susan Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy 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 Jul 21 2026 Tue Zap! Storytime at the Zoo with Ms. Susan 10:30am–11:00am Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet us at the Brookfield Zoo's Hamill Family Pavilion for an interactive storytime with Ms. Susan that combines stories with animal facts!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 23 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chia Seed Slime Friday, July 24, 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 Jul 24 2026 Fri Chia Seed Slime 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: Create some earth friendly slime using chia seeds, water, cornstarch, and food coloring. 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Party in the USA Craft Day Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Austin Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, History & Genealogy, STEAM Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades 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 This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Party in the USA Craft Day 3:30pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, History & Genealogy, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: How did kids play 250 years ago? We'll party like it's 1776 with craft stations and activities inspired by the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Come for the crafts, stay for the birthday cake.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Forest Park Public Library Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Middle Grades Open Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Upcycled Fashion Challenge Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Austin 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 Aug 13 2026 Thu Upcycled Fashion Challenge 5:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Design and create various clothing items using recyclable and repurposed materials. 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.**
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.
