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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 "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Make a Felt Craft with Courtney

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, Community, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Today's Topic: Make a Felt Craft with Courtney

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Teen Service Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Are you a teen in grades 8-12? Do you need service or volunteer hours? Do you just love the Library and want to put your stamp on it? Join us for our monthly Service Club!

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: 29
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.

Sonic X Shadow Generations 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: 10
Event Details:

Join us in playing the exciting Sonic X Shadow Generations game to celebrate the new Sonic movie coming out soon. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th.
 

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

Create a Gingerbread Person Plushie Kit

9:00am - 9:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a festive gingerbread friend to accompany you through this winter season. Please remember to register each child that needs a kit. Supplies are limited.

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

Playgroup

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Pre-K
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Have fun in our playroom and chat with other caregivers. Designed for ages 6 and under. 

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 "Young Adults" group.

Tarot 101: A Beginner's Guide

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

With seventy-eight cards and a whole bunch of seemingly hard-to-understand symbols, learning to read Tarot might feel overwhelming! But, here's the secret: if you can tell a story, you can read the cards.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clio’s Chroniclers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Behind the Scenes at Marshall Field's Holiday Traditions

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Perhaps you grew up enjoying lunch in the Walnut Room after viewing the world-famous holiday windows along State Street. Maybe it was a special trip into Chicago to visit Santa in Cozy Cloud Cottage.

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
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Pre-K" group.

Playgroup

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Pre-K
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Have fun in our playroom and chat with other caregivers. Designed for ages 6 and under. 

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 "All Ages" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Support the Forest Park Cares Fund by eating out at Portillo's in Forest Park on Monday, December 9 from 5-8 pm. The Library will get 20% of sales. 

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

Spidersona Mask Bracelets

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, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Using popsicle sticks, we will create our own spidersona mask bracelets. 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 "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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels SmileDramaSistersGhosts, and 

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.