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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

10:30am–11:30am
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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.   

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

Wit's Workout

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Feel like getting those neurons moving? Wits Workout is a peer-reviewed, pilot-tested, interactive brain health resource tool for groups of older adults— and playing with us is fun!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

12:00pm–12:30pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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 "All Ages" group

Fan Fest 2026

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community, Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Our annual celebration of comics, fandom, and pop culture returns with a theme inspired by the smash hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. Come meet authors and artists, or browse original and fandom-inspired art from our vendors. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

9:30am–10:30am
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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 "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

10:30am–11:30am
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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.   

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

Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

12:00pm–12:30pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Mystery Book Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi

9:30am–10:30am
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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 "Older Adults" group

Beginning Tai Chi

10:30am–11:30am
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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.   

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Technology
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Artificial intelligence shows up in everything from driving directions to image filters—but how do you know when it’s actually useful, and when it might lead you astray?

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

12:00pm–12:30pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

A Very "Tangled" Tea Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Community, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Our favorite tower princess is visiting. Come dressed as your favorite princess or just your most royal-looking outfit and join us for crafts, singing, and "tea" cakes. Designed for families and kids in in K-3.

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 "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

12:00pm–12:30pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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!!!

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.