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Chair Yoga

12:00pm–12:30pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join this 30 minute Chair Yoga class with DuShaun Branch that will be accessible and open to all bodies!  Chair Yoga is a great introduction to Yoga and allows students to use an everyday prop, the chair!!!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Step into the new year with clarity, focus, and intention. This hands-on workshop guides you in creating a vision board that reflects your goals, aspirations, and the life you want to build.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One on One Tech Help

7:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
Registration Encouraged
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 Encouraged
Event Details:

This is a new year, and we are ringing in our winter/spring session of storytimes with a concert with popular entertainer and musician Little Miss Make-Believe. Families and ages 6 and younger.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One on One Tech Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Minecraft LEGO Building Challenge

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
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 "Young Adults" group

Potato Chip Taste Test

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Can you guess the flavor based on taste alone? Try some potato chips, make your guesses, and win a prize!
 

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Food Allergies

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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning
Event Details:

Embark on a transformative journey with us as we delve into the art of manifesting dreams through the power of vision boards.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One on One Tech Help

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Stop Motion Animation

3:00pm–4:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Use paper cutouts to make your own short stop-motion animation projects! If you’d like to record on your own device, you can download the Stop Motion Studio app beforehand.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

After hours Minecraft Creeper Flashlight Tag

5:00pm–7:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
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 "Adults" group
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join the conversation with our friend, author Jane Hamilton, about her kind coming-of-age novel, The Phoebe Variations. Come meet Jane!  The Pile Bookstore is selling books for signing.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

9:30am–10:30am
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

10:30am–11:30am
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Bilingual Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes.

 

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

(Audio)book club for kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

No need to read the book in advance! This is for kids who love reading, but feel like they're too old for storytime. Unwind in one of our cushy beanbag chairs, draw, or just chill while we listen to a book in the background.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with an Employment Specialist

10:00am–10:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with an Employment Specialist

10:30am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with an Employment Specialist

11:00am–11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with an Employment Specialist

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with an Employment Specialist

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Illinois Libraries' Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

7:00pm–8:00pm
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

 Registration:  bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One on One Tech Help

10:30am–11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One Tech Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.