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

Playgroup

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Pre-K
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: 16
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: 44
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
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 "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
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 "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.

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.

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: 30
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.

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.

Nature Book Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This inquisitive book group meets every two months in partnership with the Trailside Museum.

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

Playgroup

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Pre-K
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Winter Storytime Celebration with Firefly Family Theatre

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

We celebrate our winter storytime season with a special appearance from Firefly Family Theatre. "Spark's Snow Day" tells the story of Spark the Firefly experiencing her first snow day and all the magic that entails.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Universal Yums

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: Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We invite you to sample and rate snacks from Universal Yums. 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 "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.