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Prom Wear Donation Collection

All Day 3/2–3/28
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

FPPL is accepting your like-new or gently used formal wear donations through the month of March! We will be hosting a pop-up Prom "Shop" at the Maywood Public Library from March 30 through April 4.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Craft Swap Supply Drop Off

All Day 3/6–3/14
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a craft supply swap on Sunday, March 15 from 2-4 pm!

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

12:00pm–12:30pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join this 30 minute Chair Yoga class with DuShaun Branch that will be accessible and open to all bodies!  Chair Yoga is a great introduction to Yoga and allows students to use an everyday prop, the chair!!!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

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

Northstar Support Hours

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Invest in yourself with Northstar Literacy

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Babybugs Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Family, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Lots of movement, short segments, and fun rhythms for our youngest storytime guests. Designed for babies through early walkers. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Minecraft Dungeons Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Explore dungeons, fight monsters, and collect treasure as we play Minecraft Dungeons together. 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 "Young Adults" group

International Snacks with Universal Yums

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Bluey Pajama Party (After Hours)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Playroom
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We're having a pretend slumber party. Come in your jammies, bring your favorite lovey, cozy up, and watch some of our favorite Bluey episodes in the playroom and have some milk (alternative milks will be available) and cookies.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Craft Swap

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Join the Library for a craft supply swap! 

How:

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

9:30am–10:30am
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

10:30am–11:30am
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.   

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

Bilingual Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes.

 

 

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

Homework Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.

Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Retro Gaming

5:00pm–7:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Blast to the past with retro gaming on our Retron console!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wild City; Human Ecosystem

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In partnership with the Forest Park Garden Club, the Forest Park Public Library brings Wyatt E. Coyote to the library to give a film assisted presentation on how Humans and their ecosystems can be good for each other.

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

One on One Tech Help

10:30am–11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

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

One on One Tech Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

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

One on One Tech Help

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

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

Avoiding Spam & Scams (Tech Empowerment)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Worried about shady emails or suspicious messages? Learn how to spot common scams — like phishing, tech support fraud, and too-good-to-be-true offers — and what to do when you see them.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Crafting Club: Book Binding 101

6:00pm–7:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn how to fold and punch signatures, then sew them together into a bound softcover book!

This event will take place at the Park District of Forest Park administration building at 7501 Harrison St.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

12:00pm–12:30pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join this 30 minute Chair Yoga class with DuShaun Branch that will be accessible and open to all bodies!  Chair Yoga is a great introduction to Yoga and allows students to use an everyday prop, the chair!!!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7.