This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family, Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Our affinity group offers a supportive community for families navigating the special education journey. 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 "Pre-K" group. Sep 20 2024 Fri Storytime at the Park 11:00am - 11:30am Family, Pre-K Closed Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Sep 20 2024 Fri Storytime at the Park 11:00am - 11:30am Closed Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: An outdoor storytime before it gets too cold! We will plan to meet at the renovated Rieger Park. 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. Sep 23 - 27 2024 Freedom to Read Postcard Station All Day 9/23 - 9/27 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. Sep 23 - 27 2024 Freedom to Read Postcard Station All Day 9/23 - 9/27 Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Stop by our postcard station to thank our representatives for supporting the freedom to read. You write the note, and we'll take care of the mailing. Designed for kids ages 5 and older and their families.
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. Sep 25 2024 Wed Chalk the Patio for Freedom to Read 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Sep 25 2024 Wed Chalk the Patio for Freedom to Read 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Patio Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Storytime Pop-Up Concert with Ants on a Log! 10:30am - 11:30am Family, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Storytime Pop-Up Concert with Ants on a Log! 10:30am - 11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 36 Event Details: Ants on a Log's award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness, and has been featured in national media, including NPR and the
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu LOTE4Kids Online Spanish Storytime Series (Virtual) 11:00am - 11:15am Family, Pre-K Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu LOTE4Kids Online Spanish Storytime Series (Virtual) 11:00am - 11:15am Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Community, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: In honor of Latine and Hispanic Heritage month, we will showcase Spanish selections from our fantastic online resource, LOTE4Kids Online.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri Hindi Diwali Storytime with Language Labs 11:00am - 11:30pm Family, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri Hindi Diwali Storytime with Language Labs 11:00am - 11:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Learn about the upcoming Hindu Festival of Lights, which begins next month, and listen to a Hindi storytime led by Language Labs. Designed for ages 6 and under.
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. Sep 28 2024 Sat Sustainability Fair 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Sep 28 2024 Sat Sustainability Fair 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY, Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 124 Event Details: FPPL and the Forest Park Environmental Control Commission present… Forest Park Sustainability Fair on September 28 2-4pm
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu LOTE4Kids Online Spanish Storytime Series (Virtual) 11:00am - 11:15am Family, Pre-K Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu LOTE4Kids Online Spanish Storytime Series (Virtual) 11:00am - 11:15am Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Community, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: In honor of Latine and Hispanic Heritage month, we will showcase Spanish selections from our fantastic online resource, LOTE4Kids Online.
Oct 4 2024 Fri Staff In-Service Day All Day Closing Oct 4 2024 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed for a staff in-service day.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun Storytime and Author Visit with Maria "White Cedar Woman" Des Jarlait 2:00pm - 3:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun Storytime and Author Visit with Maria "White Cedar Woman" Des Jarlait 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: We're pleased to have Maria Des Jarlait (Atika's Medicine, I Am Not a Costume) join us for a reading in honor of the upcoming Indigenous Peoples' Day. 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 "Pre-K" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu LOTE4Kids Online Spanish Storytime Series (Virtual) 11:00am - 11:15am Family, Pre-K Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu LOTE4Kids Online Spanish Storytime Series (Virtual) 11:00am - 11:15am Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Community, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: In honor of Latine and Hispanic Heritage month, we are showcasing Spanish selections from our fantastic online resource, LOTE4Kids Online.
This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri Storytime at the Park 11:00am - 11:30am Family, Pre-K Closed Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri Storytime at the Park 11:00am - 11:30am Closed Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: An outdoor storytime before it gets too cold! We will plan to meet at the renovated Rieger Park. 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. Oct 14 2024 Mon "Potions" Class 4:00pm - 5:00pm Family, Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 14 2024 Mon "Potions" Class 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Boil, boil, toil and trouble! Bring your imagination and enjoy this exploratory craft activity just right for heading into spooky season. Ages 6-10 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 "Pre-K" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Storytime at the Park 11:00am - 11:30am Family, Pre-K Closed Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Storytime at the Park 11:00am - 11:30am Closed Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: An outdoor storytime before it gets too cold! We will plan to meet at the renovated Rieger Park. 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 "Pre-K" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Fall Family Hoedown & Sing-Along with Miss Jamie From the Farm 11:00am - 12:00pm Family, Pre-K Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Fall Family Hoedown & Sing-Along with Miss Jamie From the Farm 11:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: Get ready for our library version of a barn dance party! Our favorite cowgirl returns with a Fall Sing-Along show. Costumes are welcome. We will have a costume parade and snacks for all following the storytime. 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. Oct 28 2024 Mon Day of the Dead Bilingual Storytime with Language Labs 11:00am - 11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Day of the Dead Bilingual Storytime with Language Labs 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Community, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: Today's bilingual storytime is inspired by the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, which falls on November 1. Join us for a storytime and craft prepared by our friends at Language Labs. Designed for ages 6 and younger. 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. Nov 2 2024 Sat Day of the Dead Family Celebration 3:00pm - 4:30pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades 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. Nov 2 2024 Sat Day of the Dead Family Celebration 3:00pm - 4:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Registration Required Seats Remaining: 39 Event Details: Enjoy a musical performance by the Mariachi Sirenas, Chicago's first all-woman mariachi, and visit interactive art stations. Designed for kids and their families. 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. Nov 4 2024 Mon Therapy Dog Visit 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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 - 6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Home School Family Day 2:30pm - 3:30pm Family, Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Home School Family Day 2:30pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: If you are a homeschooling family, we would love to meet you! Come on by to meet our Youth Services Manager, ask questions, and discuss your needs and how the library can best serve you. 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. Nov 16 2024 Sat Creature Camouflage Collage Workshop 3:00pm - 4:00pm Family, Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Creature Camouflage Collage Workshop 3:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Come join us for a fun family art workshop to make a mixed media collage! We will create a scene that demonstrates how animals camouflage in their habitats using oil pastels, colored pencils, and torn paper. Designed for ages 5-8. 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. Nov 18 2024 Mon Mason Jar Aquariums 4:00pm - 5:00pm Family, Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 18 2024 Mon Mason Jar Aquariums 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: If your kid's idea of a perfect pet is Clifford the Big Red Dog and you have more of a Nemo-sized space, this is the perfect solution! 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 "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family, Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Affinity Group for Caregivers of Children Receiving Special Education Services (504s/IEPs) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Our affinity group offers a supportive community for families navigating the special education journey. 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.
