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

Social Circle for Older Adults

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

We want the Library to be your happy place.  All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week.  We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, an

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

Career Planning for High Schoolers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Career planning is an essential first step for students planning to attend college, particularly for students still deciding on their career path.

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

Potty Training Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Thinking of mastering the mysterious and subtle art of potty training your child?

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

Home School Family Day

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Family, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

If you are a homeschooling family, we would love to meet you! Come on by to meet our Youth Services Manager, ask questions, and discuss your needs and how the library can best serve you.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Stand Out for College has created this program to help families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes.

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

Social Circle for Older Adults

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

We want the Library to be your happy place.  All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week.  We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, an

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Our affinity group offers a supportive community for families navigating the special education journey.

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.

Liberated Writers’ Circle

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Education & Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come celebrate a creative Friendsgiving with Tara Levy at the Library!  Cookies will be served.

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

Social Circle for Older Adults

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

We want the Library to be your happy place.  All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week.  We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, an

Early Closing

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be close early today. We will be open from 9 am until 5 pm. 

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Education & Learning, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic: Tech Empowerment with Xandi - Smart Phone Photos & Sharing

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Liv4Lali

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation by the harm reduction team at Live4Lali.

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

Oh Crap! Potty Training Workshop

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Whether you're prepping for potty training in the future or in the thick of it, help is on the way, thanks to Jamie Glowacki's refreshingly straight-forward Oh, Crap! training methods.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spicing up the Holidays with Hot Sauce

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning, Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Kristen Lovett joins us to demonstrate how to make your own hot sauce at home. Everyone who registers will leave with their own bottle of hot sauce!

 

Supplies are limited so make sure you register in advance!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Food Allergy Disclaimer Text.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. 

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. 

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1. 

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

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

The Financial Aid Process

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission joins us to introduce the financial aid process, and to provide insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Dementia Friends with AgeOptions

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic: Dementia Friends with AgeOptions

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic: Tech Empowerment with Xandi - Buying and Selling Online

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28 to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.

 

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

FSA ID Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

What is an FSA ID, and why do you need one? If you're applying for financial aid, an FSA ID is required for an individual to start a FAFSA application.