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Social Circle: Chia Pet Turtles with Kristen

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  Make Chia Pet Turtles with Kristen

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Tie Dye Sock Kit **KIT AVAILABLE**

9:00am - 9:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Come pick up your very own Tie Dye Sock Kit and make the coolest socks around! Designed for grades 3-7.

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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 "Middle Grades" group.

Plastic Lace Keychains

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create your own simple plastic lace keychains. 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.
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 "Adults" group.

Collective Silent Reading

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together in the cool atmosphere of Robert’s Westside.  

Robert's Westside:  7321 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130

Spring Break

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

How To Make a Zine About Music

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Movies and Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to both make a zine and the basics of music journalism. Participants will leave with their own self-made publication. We will have special guest Stuti Sharma leading this program. Designed for grades 5-7.

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Celebrate children and stories with music, interactive stations, and giveaways. Designed for children ages 12 and under and their families.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Local Author Hannah Baker

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  Local Author Hannah Baker

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Fan Fest 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 178
Event Details:

You don't have to come to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate May the fourth! Join us at our annual Fan Fest with artists and craftspeople.

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

Draw Yourself as a Superhero with Gene Ha

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Family, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Gene Ha is a local four-time Eisner award winner for his artwork from Wonder Woman Historia, Top 10 and other superhero comics.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  Field Trip to the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Chicago artist, Lo Marie, will be leading this popular collage activity with some storytelling elements in mind. Most people seek creating vision boards as a fun way to manifest wants and goals, which is great!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Cricut Program: Self Care Box

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Put together your own cute self care gift box. Designed for grades 3-7.

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.

Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level.

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This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

DIY Clay Dragon Eyes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Sculpt your own dragon eye and enjoy a snack. Grades 5-7.

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 "Young Adults" group.

International Snacks with Universal Yums

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come hang out in the YA Lounge and 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!

Memorial Day Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Manga Diorama

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Create your own Manga Diorama that will have a pop-out effect. 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Storytime Rocks! Summer Concert

11:00am - 11:45am
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Rock, bop, and bounce to music inspired by Elvis and the recent Lilo & Stitch movie with Chicago's favorite Elvis, Hugo Colin! Welcome in another summer of storytime with us. Designed for ages 6 and under.

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

Sensory-Friendly Family Film: Sing 2

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Scrappy director Buster Moon takes his new stars on the road to launch their biggest spectacle yet. Unfortunately, it's going to require finding reclusive legend Clay Calloway and convincing him to come out of retirement to help launch the show.

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

Storytime Rocks! Concert with Dan and Claudia Zanes

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

The library is honored to present Grammy-winning artist Dan Zanes and Haitian-American vocalist, author, and music therapist Claudia Zanes, in concert for the first time at FPPL.  Designed for kids ages 6 and younger and their families.

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

Sensory-Friendly Family Film: Matilda the Musical

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

A girl with a vivid imagination and a love for books finds a way to triumph despite a difficult home life to defeat a bully of a headmistress.