This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 4 - 10 2026 Fandom Art Competition 01/04/2026 @ 9:00am–01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 4 - 10 2026 Fandom Art Competition 01/04/2026 @ 9:00am–01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music Registration Encouraged Event Details: What's your favorite fandom? We're taking fan art submissions all this week. Submissions will be displayed at the library and voted on. Our top scorer will get a gift card to Blick Art Supply so they can continue to make fantastic art!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Minecraft LEGO Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Minecraft LEGO Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Minecraft meets LEGO in this building challenge. Test your skills as we try to build various items from the Minecraft games and the movie. 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 10 2026 Sat After hours Minecraft Creeper Flashlight Tag 5:00pm–7:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 10 2026 Sat After hours Minecraft Creeper Flashlight Tag 5:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Show off your hiding skills and avoid becoming a Creeper as we play Minecraft Creeper Flashlight Tag during this after hours program. Designed for grades 3 to 7. 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 14 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Beginner's Crochet Class 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Beginner's Crochet Class 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 Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. 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 21 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Beginner's Crochet Class 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Cancelled Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Cancelled Beginner's Crochet Class 4:00pm–5:00pm Closed Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. 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 2026 Fri Finger knit, Knit, or Crochet for Fun 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Finger knit, Knit, or Crochet for Fun 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, Education & Learning, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Try out finger knitting, crochet, and knitting as you sip some tea and have a snack. Feel free to bring any projects you are working on too. 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 28 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs.
Jan 30 2026 Fri Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–7:00pm Closing Jan 30 2026 Fri Closing Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–7:00pm Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will close early to get ready for an after-hours all ages program.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Who Would Win Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Who Would Win Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Snack, chat, read, and defend your favorites as we debate the winner in an animal fight from the Who Would Win series. 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Acrylic Paint Scraping Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Acrylic Paint Scraping Art 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 Encouraged Event Details: Create unique art by layering acrylic paint and scraping it. 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.
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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair 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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair 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, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We celebrate Black History Month with a showcase of local Black authors and artists. There will be face painting, snacks, and a drawing for a book bundle. Designed for children of all ages and their families
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.
Apr 3 2026 Fri Staff In-Service Day All Day Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Spring Break All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Spring Break All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
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.
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.
Sep 6 2026 Sun Labor Day Sunday All Day Closing Sep 6 2026 Sun Closing Labor Day Sunday All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
