This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Pet Bandana Giveaway & Drawing All Day 10/21 - 11/10 Kids, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Pet Bandana Giveaway & Drawing All Day 10/21 - 11/10 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Main Level Age Group: Kids, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: FPPL cardholders can pick up a bandana for their pet. Take a photo of your pet with the bandana and submit it to fppl.org/pets.
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. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 4 2024 Mon Therapy Dog Visit 4:00pm - 5:30pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Open Registration 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. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 4 2024 Mon Therapy Dog Visit 4:00pm - 5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Research studies confirm that therapy dogs can play an important role in the physical and social / emotional well-being of many people.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Home School Family Day 2:30pm - 3:30pm Family, Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Home School Family Day 2:30pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: If you are a homeschooling family, we would love to meet you! Come on by to meet our Youth Services Manager, ask questions, and discuss your needs and how the library can best serve you. 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 "Pre-K" group. Nov 11 2024 Mon Pre-K & K Take & Make Craft Kit Pickup Starts Today 9:00am - 9:00pm Kids, Pre-K This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Nov 11 2024 Mon Pre-K & K Take & Make Craft Kit Pickup Starts Today 9:00am - 9:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Kids, Pre-K Event Details: These projects are great for families on the go! Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Families may call ahead for availability or to reserve a kit. Kits are designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Creature Camouflage Collage Workshop 3:00pm - 4:00pm Family, Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Creature Camouflage Collage Workshop 3:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Come join us for a fun family art workshop to make a mixed media collage! We will create a scene that demonstrates how animals camouflage in their habitats using oil pastels, colored pencils, and torn paper. Designed for ages 5-8. 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. Nov 18 2024 Mon Mason Jar Aquariums 4:00pm - 5:00pm Family, Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 18 2024 Mon Mason Jar Aquariums 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: If your kid's idea of a perfect pet is Clifford the Big Red Dog and you have more of a Nemo-sized space, this is the perfect solution! 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.**
Nov 27 2024 Wed Early Closing 5:00pm - 9:00pm Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Early Closing 5:00pm - 9:00pm Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be close early today. We will be open from 9 am until 5 pm.
Nov 28 2024 Thu Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 28 2024 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon LEGO Free Build 4:00pm - 6:00pm Kids, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon LEGO Free Build 4:00pm - 6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: The library opens its LEGO collection for a free build. Due to (very!) small parts, LEGO builders must be 5 or older.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Create a Gingerbread Person Plushie Kit 9:00am - 9:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Create a Gingerbread Person Plushie Kit 9:00am - 9:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Create a festive gingerbread friend to accompany you through this winter season. Please remember to register each child that needs a kit. Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Winter Storytime Celebration with Firefly Family Theatre 11:00am - 12:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Winter Storytime Celebration with Firefly Family Theatre 11:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 34 Event Details: We celebrate our winter storytime season with a special appearance from Firefly Family Theatre. "Spark's Snow Day" tells the story of Spark the Firefly experiencing her first snow day and all the magic that entails.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Bluey Dance Mode Dance Party 3:00pm - 4:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Bluey Dance Mode Dance Party 3:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Bring your family to go full dance mode and take photos with everyone's favorite blue heeler pup! Designed for ages 8 and younger. 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 "Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Kids and Teens Winter Reading Challenge Begins 9:00am - 9:15pm Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Kids and Teens Winter Reading Challenge Begins 9:00am - 9:15pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: Need something fun to do over winter break? Join our challenge. Every challenge card you complete wins a small prize. Each one you turn in is an entry into one of our prize drawings.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Ayodele West African Dance Class for kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Family, Kids, Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Ayodele West African Dance Class for kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Celebrate Kuumba (creativity) as we approach Kwanzaa by learning West African dance and listen to live drumming courtesy of Ayodele Drum and Dance, which strives to foster community across the Dia 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. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 22 2024 Sun Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show 3:00pm - 4:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Open Registration 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. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Dec 22 2024 Sun Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show 3:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: In honor of Shelly's "birthday" in December, we're celebrating everything reptilian with a visit from Crosstown Exotics. Be amazed and learn all about these fascinating creatures! Kids of all ages and their families are welcome. 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.**
Dec 24 2024 Tue Christmas Eve All Day Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.
Dec 25 2024 Wed Christmas All Day Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.
Dec 31 2024 Tue New Year's Eve All Day Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1.
Jan 1 2025 Wed New Year's Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and under. 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 "Kids" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Create a Mystical Dragon Egg 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Create a Mystical Dragon Egg 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Create a mystical dragon egg while listening to dragon stories! Designed for ages 5-8. Don't forget to register! Spaces are limited.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and under. 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 "Kids" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Imitation Stained Glass Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Imitation Stained Glass Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: A deceptively simple art project with wow factor no matter what your drawing or painting skills are. Note: since we are working with paint, there is a chance for mess! Designed for ages 5-8.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and under. 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.**