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Babybugs Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to vocabulary, rhythm, and the love of books with a storytime full of music and rhyme. Designed for newborns through early walkers, registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome!

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

Mystery Book Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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

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.

Family Foam Glow Party at the Grove

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies and Music
Registration Encouraged
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Morning Sound Bath

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Main Level
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The sound bath will be an interactive experience encouraging participants to use their voices to create meditative soundscapes.

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

Tai Chi

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Beginning Tai Chi

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

New to Tai Chi?  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.  No experience necessary.  

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.

 

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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.

July Take & Make for Pre-K-K

5:00pm - 9:15pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Playroom
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Craft kits for creative kids. Everything inside you get to keep. Library card not necessary to participate.

Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat: Embroidery

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a fun craft with your neighbors! We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.

Each month this summer, we will have a different craft to try.

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

Shake, Rattle, & Roll Storytime Dance Party

11:00am - 11:30am
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Kids can find their groove at our mini-dance party ever Thursday morning. We'll be drawing from a range of kid-friendly music across music genres as well as some of some kid favorites from Go Noodle.

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

Chair Yoga

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, 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.

Retro Gaming

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

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

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

Letting Nature in: Gardening with Native Plants

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: Community, Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Growing a native plant garden is one of the most powerful actions anyone can take to help mitigate climate change and prevent biodiversity loss--while also creating beauty.

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
Upcoming
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Forest Park Walkers (Walking Group)

7:30am - 8:30am
Family, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Family, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join the Forest Park Walkers for a relaxed, community-focused walking group that meets monthly at various times and locations around Forest Park.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Babybugs Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to vocabulary, rhythm, and the love of books with a storytime full of music and rhyme. Designed for newborns through early walkers, registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo with the Gasse School of Music

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Kids, Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get hands on and learn about a variety of musical instruments courtesy of Forest Park's own Gasse School of Music. Designed for ages 8 to 10.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

International Snacks with Universal Yums

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food, Make & Take Kits
Event Details:

Try international snacks with a box from Universal Yums! We will learn about other countries while trying the unique snacks and treats. Try something new and maybe even find a new favorite! 

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

After-Hours Campfire Singalong

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Movies and Music
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, join us for hot dogs and s'mores as we sing a mix of classic camp songs and new favorites. Designed for ages 12 and under and their families.

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

Clio's Chroniclers Book Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, History & Genealogy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Clio was the Greek muse of history, who is responsible for preserving memory and all the knowledge that comes from discoveries of the past.  The history group is an eclectic group of individuals interested in all aspects of history,

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Sensory-Friendly Family Matinee: A Minecraft Movie

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Movies and Music
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Fans of Minecraft will be sure to enjoy this over-the-top comedy with an 80s rock vibe and performances by Jack Black and Jason Momoa. A band of misfits rallies together to save the blocklike paradise of Overworld from Malgosha and her piglins.

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

Tai Chi

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, 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.