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 Apr 19 - 25 2026 National Library Week All Day 4/19–4/25 Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages 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 Apr 19 - 25 2026 National Library Week All Day 4/19–4/25 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Event Details: National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Apr 20 2026 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 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Make a Marble Maze! 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids, Middle Grades Open 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 "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 Apr 25 2026 Sat El Día de los Niños, El Día de Los Libros Celebration 2:00pm–4:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Open 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat El Día de los Niños, El Día de Los Libros Celebration 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate Children's Book Day with a game, giveaways, snacks, and crafts you can make, or take to go. We will have snacks and drinks. Designed for children 12 and under and their families. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies Food Allergy Disclaimer Text. 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 "All Ages" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Huichol Art 3:00pm–4:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, All Ages Open 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Huichol Art 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn about and create Huichol art with guest artist Fannie Medina from Creative Vida. There is limited seating for this activity, Please register for the Huichol art. The program will be in the Austin Room. 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Apr 27 2026 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 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 "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 May 1 2026 Fri After-Hours Calm Night @ the Library 6:30pm–8:30pm Kids, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages Open Registration Encouraged 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 May 1 2026 Fri After-Hours Calm Night @ the Library 6:30pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: Kids, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for a low key hangout after the library has closed! We encourage all ages to put away their screens and relax. Read books, do puzzles, color, do a mini yoga session with DuShaun Branch, pet a therapy dog, or other chill activities.
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 May 17 2026 Sun Kite-Making with the Chinese Cultural Institute 2:00pm–3:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades 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 May 17 2026 Sun Kite-Making with the Chinese Cultural Institute 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Event Details: In honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander month, we're collaborating with the Chinese Cultural Institute of Chicago on this art that ties in with historical and cultural tradition.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 18 2026 Mon Fairy Garden Take and Make Kit *KITS AVAILABLE* All Day Kids, Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 18 2026 Mon Fairy Garden Take and Make Kit *KITS AVAILABLE* All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Make & Take Kits Registration Encouraged Event Details: Indulge in the whimsy of starting your own fairy garden! Designed for grades 5-7. Kit contains small pieces, not suitable for under 5 years old.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group May 23 2026 Sat A Very "Tangled" Tea Party 2:00pm–4:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group May 23 2026 Sat A Very "Tangled" Tea Party 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Community, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Our favorite tower princess is visiting. Come dressed as your favorite princess or just your most royal-looking outfit and join us for crafts, singing, and "tea" cakes. Designed for families and kids in in K-3.
May 24 2026 Sun Memorial Day Sunday All Day Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Memorial Day Sunday All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open 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 1 2026 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 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Be a Scientist! Earth Science Lab 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids, Middle Grades Open 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Animals Around the World Show 6:30pm–7:30pm Family, Kids, Pre-K Open 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 "Kids" 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 "All Ages" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Summer Reading Kickoff Party 2:00pm–4:00pm Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" 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 "All Ages" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Summer Reading Kickoff Party 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us at Reiger Park to kickoff the summer season!We will have activities and snacks.
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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Pride Rubber Duck Decorating Contest *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Pride Rubber Duck Decorating Contest *KIT AVAILABLE* All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Event Details: Show off your Pride and your creativity in our rubber duck challenge. Pick up a kit in YS (while supplies last!) with a rubber duck and colorful supplies to get you started, or use your own.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open 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 8 2026 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 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 "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 Jun 10 2026 Wed All Ages Bird Watching at Thatcher Woods: Learning About Birds 6:30pm–7:30pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Open 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 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 Jun 10 2026 Wed All Ages Bird Watching at Thatcher Woods: Learning About Birds 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: Birds invite us in to the wonderful natural world all around us. During this evening walk and talk we'll introduce some of our resident nesting birds. It takes nothing more than open eyes and ears to enjoy birds.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open 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 15 2026 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 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open 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 22 2026 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 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jun 29 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open 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 29 2026 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 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.**
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jul 6 2026 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 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.**
