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This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Homework Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.

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

AARP Driver Safety Course Part 2

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

The AARP Driver Safety Course costs $25 for non AARP Members and $20 for AARP members. 

 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Homework Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Homework Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.

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

SPED Caregiver Connections

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

If you are the parent or caregiver of a student who uses special education services and/or is looking to network with families who use special education services, this might be the meetup for you.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

This event is in the "Family" group
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Worried about potty training? Pick up some trips from the Oh, Crap! potty training method. Childcare will be provided courtesy of the Collaboration for Early Childhood.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Manga Drawing Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn how to draw manga with Vi, an instructor from the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago. Designed for grades 5-7.

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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.**

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 is closed today. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7. 

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

Animals Around the World Show

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Meet some real "Wonders of the Wild" up close and personal! You'll have the opportunity to meet animals from all over the world, including our very special guest Rico the Sloth.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

Labor Day Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

Library Closing at 5 pm

5:00pm–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will close early at 5 pm. 

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today.