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 "Middle Grades" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu *KIT AVAILABLE* DIY Hot Cocoa stirrer spoon kit All Day Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu *KIT AVAILABLE* DIY Hot Cocoa stirrer spoon kit All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Food, Make & Take Kits Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Take home a kit to make your own hot cocoa stirrer spoons using vegan marshmallows and HERSHEY'S KISSES. Kits are limited so please remember to register. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th. 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 "Middle Grades" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Sip & Paint 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Sip & Paint 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join us with special guest Fannie Medina for a fun-filled afternoon of artmaking! We will celebrate the season of autumn by creating your own step-by-step fall themed painting. Designed for grades 5th, 6th and 7th. 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. Nov 12 2024 Tue Straw weaving 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Straw 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Weave your own unique bracelet using straws and yarn. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th. 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. Nov 14 2024 Thu Mario Tennis Aces Video Game Program! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Mario Tennis Aces Video Game Program! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Compete against your friends in this Mario Tennis Competition on the Nintendo Switch. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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 "Middle Grades" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Game Program 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Game Program 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us in playing the exciting Sonic X Shadow Generations game to celebrate the new Sonic movie coming out soon. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Spidersona Mask Bracelets 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Spidersona Mask Bracelets 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 Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Using popsicle sticks, we will create our own spidersona mask bracelets. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Universal Yums 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Universal Yums 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Food Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: We invite you to sample and rate snacks from Universal Yums. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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 "Middle Grades" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Craft Break: Wooden Letter Decorating 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Craft Break: Wooden Letter Decorating 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Have you ever wanted to decorate wooden letters with cool pictures? Then join us for this fun DIY project. We will also provide snacks. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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 "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.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Create a Calming Scent Mix 2:00pm - 3:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Create a Calming Scent Mix 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Using natural items such as dried flowers and spices, we will make our own soothing scent mixtures. Grades 3 and 4. 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 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 "Middle Grades" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Sugar Scrub Making 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Sugar Scrub Making 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Mix up a simple sugar scrub that will help your skin to feel nice this winter. Designed for grades 3rd to 7th. 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. Jan 9 2025 Thu Street Fighter Video Game Duel! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Street Fighter Video Game Duel! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Are you the ultimate Street Fighter champion? Bring your friends and battle in this thrilling video game challenge! Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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. Jan 11 2025 Sat Create a felt light-up wishing star 2:00pm - 3:30pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Create a felt light-up wishing star 2:00pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Make your own light-up plush wishing star using simple sewing skills. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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. Jan 17 2025 Fri Sour Punch Bites Pickle Roulette Challenge 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Sour Punch Bites Pickle Roulette Challenge 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Food, Games & Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Take a chance by trying some candy that will be either fruit or pickle flavored. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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. Jan 23 2025 Thu Film Screening: School of Rock with Snacks! 3:30pm - 5:30pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Film Screening: School of Rock with Snacks! 3:30pm - 5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Movies and Music Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us for a screening of School of Rock. We will also provide snacks. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. 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.**
