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

Bilingual Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Pre-K
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and under.  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 "Young Adults" group.

Book Tasting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meet with an Employment Specialist

10:00am - 10:30am
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meet with an Employment Specialist

10:30am - 11:00am
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meet with an Employment Specialist

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meet with an Employment Specialist

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meet with an Employment Specialist

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meet with an Employment Specialist

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Middle Grades" group.

Straw weaving

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:

Weave your own unique bracelet using straws and yarn. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th.

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

One on One Tech Help

10:30am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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

11:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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.

Cooking with the Park District: Baked Potato Soup

6:15pm - 8:15pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

We're back with a classic. Come help Ryan and Andre make the best soup to stay warm during the winter.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tabletop Game Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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 "Middle Grades" group.

Mario Tennis Aces Video Game Program!

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: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Compete against your friends in this Mario Tennis Competition on the Nintendo Switch. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th.

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.

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

One on One Tech Help

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Adult Study 2
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Middle Eastern Belly Dance for Beginners

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dance Instructor Erika Ochoa will lead this introductory belly dance class— beginners welcome!  

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

Baby Bookworms

11:00am - 11:30am
Pre-K
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Our lapsit storytime returns to our cozy confines for November, with all the songs and stories that you love. Designed for infants-crawlers.

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.

One on One Tech Help

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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