Upcoming Events

This workshop guides families through the essential steps students can take during sophomore year to explore post-secondary pathways, optimize college admission, and find their best college fit.

Come hang out in the YA Lounge and 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!

If you ever volunteered at the library, then this celebration is for you! Come play games and meet other volunteers! We are also having a volunteer orientation in welcoming new volunteers.  
Designed for grades 5th-12th.

This past year has resulted in some of the most significant changes to the college planning process in decades.

*Admission trends have changed around how colleges admit students

Protecting everyone's freedom to read is more important than ever. Come support the cause and raise awareness by chalking our patio with freedom to read messages!

Stand Out for College has created this program to help families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes.

Orange you glad we're making this one? Come help Ryan and Andre cook up some orange chicken!

Celebrate your favorite fandoms! Turn yourself into a real-life Sim with a simple headband.

FPPL and the Forest Park Environmental Control Commission present…

            Forest Park Sustainability Fair on September 28 2-4pm

Are you a teen in grades 8-12? Do you need service or volunteer hours? Do you just love the Library and want to put your stamp on it? Join us for our monthly Service Club!

Dance instructor Mikayla  of the dance group aXis leads us through the latest K-Pop dance moves!

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in c

Make a faux stained glass ornament with shrink plastic.

Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.

Blow off some steam with us at the Roos Recreation Center! Eat pizza, play games, and enjoy some downtime with your friends. Registration is required to guarantee entry!

Come hang out in the YA Lounge and 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!