This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Tie Dye Sock Kit **KIT AVAILABLE** 9:00am - 9:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Tie Dye Sock Kit **KIT AVAILABLE** 9:00am - 9:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Come pick up your very own Tie Dye Sock Kit and make the coolest socks around! Designed for grades 3-7. 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. Apr 11 2025 Fri Plastic Lace Keychains 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Plastic Lace Keychains 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: Create your own simple plastic lace keychains. 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. Apr 18 2025 Fri Sensory Day 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Sensory Day 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Health & Wellness, Movies and Music Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us for a variety of fun sensory activities, including virtual yoga, deep breathing exercises, a sensory walkway, and more. We'll also have sensory fidgets available for you to explore. Designed for grades 3-7. 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.**
Apr 20 2025 Sun Spring Break All Day Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Spring Break All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri How To Make a Zine About Music 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri How To Make a Zine About Music 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Movies and Music Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Learn how to both make a zine and the basics of music journalism. Participants will leave with their own self-made publication. We will have special guest Stuti Sharma leading this program. Designed for grades 5-7. 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. May 8 2025 Thu Minecraft Legends Video Game Program 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 8 2025 Thu Minecraft Legends 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: Are you a fan of Minecraft? Then bring your friends and plan a strategy to defeat the ravenous piglins and save the Overworld. Designed for grades 5-7. 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. May 9 2025 Fri *KIT AVAILABLE* DIY Lip Balm Kit All Day Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 9 2025 Fri *KIT AVAILABLE* DIY Lip Balm Kit All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Mix up some soothing lip balm using this take home kit. 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. May 16 2025 Fri Cricut Program: Self Care Box 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 16 2025 Fri Cricut Program: Self Care Box 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: 6 Event Details: Put together your own cute self care gift box. Designed for grades 3-7. 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. May 23 2025 Fri DIY Clay Dragon Eyes 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 23 2025 Fri DIY Clay Dragon Eyes 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: Sculpt your own dragon eye and enjoy a snack. Grades 5-7. 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 24 2025 Sat Family Line Dance Class with Frieda Carter Smith 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. May 24 2025 Sat Family Line Dance Class with Frieda Carter Smith 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: Fun for the whole family! Frieda Carter Smith and her dancers will show off their line-dancing moves and show you a few as well! Kids ages 7 and up and their families.
May 25 2025 Sun Memorial Day Sunday All Day Closing May 25 2025 Sun Closing Memorial Day Sunday All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today.
May 26 2025 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 30 2025 Fri Manga Diorama 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. May 30 2025 Fri Manga Diorama 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: 9 Event Details: Create your own Manga Diorama that will have a pop-out effect. 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Monster Hunter Rise Video Game Program! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Monster Hunter Rise Video Game Program! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Event Details: Get ready to embark on the ultimate monster-hunting adventure in Monster Hunter Rise! Grab your weapons, gather your team, and rise to the hunt—there’s no monster too big to conquer! Designed for Grades 5-7 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 "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 7 2025 Sat Libraries Rock Party in the Park 10:00am - 12:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Open Registration 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 7 2025 Sat Libraries Rock Party in the Park 10:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Required Seats Remaining: 147 Event Details: Join us for the summer reading kickoff party at Rieger Park!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Minecraft: Castle Siege - The Ultimate Fortress Showdown 3:00pm - 4:30pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Minecraft: Castle Siege - The Ultimate Fortress Showdown 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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: Embark on an epic castle siege! Scale the castle walls, outsmart devious traps, and defeat fearsome monsters. Explore ancient dungeons filled with puzzles, traps, and hidden riches. Choose your side, attacker, or defender, and claim victory! 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. Jun 20 2025 Fri K-Pop Dance Class 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri K-Pop Dance Class 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Come learn a K-Pop class with Mikayla from K-Pop dance team aXis! Designed for Grades 5-7 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. Jun 26 2025 Thu Necklace Creations: Craft Your Own Style **KIT AVAILABLE** 9:00am - 9:00pm Middle Grades This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Necklace Creations: Craft Your Own Style **KIT AVAILABLE** 9:00am - 9:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY Event Details: Get ready to create your very own necklace with the Necklace Creations Kit! Kits are limited, so please remember to register. Designed for grades 5-7. 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.**
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri K-Pop Dance Class 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri K-Pop Dance Class 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Come learn a K-Pop class with Mikayla from K-Pop dance team aXis! Designed for Grades 5-7 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. Jul 17 2025 Thu Spyro Reignited Video Game Program! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Spyro Reignited 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: Power up your dragon skills and get ready to fly into a world of adventure with Spyro Reignited! Designed for Grades 5-7 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 "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. Jul 19 2025 Sat Family Foam Glow Party at the Grove 8:00pm - 9:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Open Registration 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. Jul 19 2025 Sat Family Foam Glow Party at the Grove 8:00pm - 9:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Movies and Music Registration Required Seats Remaining: 100 Event Details: We're celebrating the end of our musical summer with a glow-in-the-dark foam dance party at the Grove courtesy of Chicago Foam Company. Join us for a glow foam dance party in the Grove! Kids of all ages and their families are welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Paint a Song Workshop with Brigit Goudie 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids, Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Paint a Song Workshop with Brigit Goudie 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Movies and Music Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: How does a song look? We see how sound travels, listen to a song and talk about what colors and shapes we can use to bring the song to life.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Fuser DJ Video Game Program! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Fuser DJ 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: Show off your DJ skills and make your audience dance and cheer as you build awesome music mixes in Fuser the video game! Designed for grades 5-7. 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.**
