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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

Forest Park Arts Alliance Video Editing Program

6:30pm–8:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Video editing program to help participants of the 48 Hour Film Festival held by the Arts Alliance of Forest Park. 

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.
 

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

One on One Tech Help

11:30am–12:00pm
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 "Older Adults" group

Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity

12:30pm–2:00pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity (Second group)

3:00pm–5:30pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Book Tasting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming

4:00pm–6:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
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 "Adults" group

Tabletop Game Night

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Spend an evening at the Forest Park Public Library with a variety of tabletop games. Either compete against each other, or work together, with games such as Catan, Flashpoint, and Ticket to Ride. Feel free to bring your own tabletop games!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

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

Forest Park Arts Alliance Video Editing Program

6:30pm–8:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Video editing program to help participants of the 48 Hour Film Festival held by the Arts Alliance of Forest Park. 

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 1 (Accessible)
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 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

Acrylic Paint Scraping Art

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

Improv Mixer and Standup Showcase

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Good times ahead!  The Improv Mixer at BABS Comedy Club is a series of fun, ice-breaker games to create a playful and party-like atmosphere. At 8pm, all Mixer participants get free admission to the Stand up Showcase.

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

Book Bedazzling

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: Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We bring the jewels, you bring the book – or anything else you’d like bedazzled! Stop by the YA Lounge to add a little sparkle to your bookshelf.

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.**