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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

Math Magicians Club

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

Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Retro Gaming

5:00pm–7:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Blast to the past with retro gaming on our Retron console!

This event is in the "Young Adults" group
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits
Event Details:

Fill a jar with origami stars - make a wish on each one! Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.

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

Artificial intelligence tools are everywhere — from chatbots to photo editors to writing assistants — but they often collect more information than most people realize.

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 "Kids" group

Sensory Seek & Find Craft

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

Create your own seek & find pouch in your favorite theme with a sensory-satisfying twist. Designed for Grades K-3

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

Art & Flo

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Art&Flo, in partnership with the Liberated Arts Movement, is an opportunity to connect and create in community. Unlike typical paint and sip classes, everyone will be encouraged to design their own pieces and go with the flow.

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 "Adults" group
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

 The Nature Book Group is offered in partnership with the Trailside Museum.  Join us for a lively discussion!

Books for the Nature Book Group will be available one month before the next meeting. 

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 "Young Adults" group

Afterhours at the Roos

7:00pm–9:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Blow off some steam with us at the Roos Recreation Center! Eat pizza, play games, and enjoy some downtime with your friends. Registration is required to guarantee entry!

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 "Adults" group

Mystery Book Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We love mystery novels.  Join us!  New members welcome.

February 21st TBD Michael Connelly Book

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

Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Winter Reading Book Buzz

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you love talking about books with other readers and the FPPL librarians?  Join us for our Winter Reading Book Buzz at local hotspot, Casa Humilde.  Library staff will present titles we’re excited about, and we’ll all talk bo

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

Math Magicians Club

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

Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Registration:  https://bit.ly/ILPStine