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Eyeglasses Donation Drive

02/01/2026 @ 9:00am–02/28/2026 @ 6:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

February is Low Vision Awareness Month!

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

Have you ever felt guilty for taking a break to care for yourself and rest? If so, you're not alone.

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.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

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

Bilingual Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. 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 "Kids" group

Math Magicians Club

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

Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.

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

Scholarships, Grants & Loans

5:00pm–6:30pm
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods.

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

In celebration of Black History Month, the Historical Society of Forest Park and the Forest Park Public Library have partnered up to bring by an archivist from the Chicago Public Library for an illuminating presentation on the history of

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 Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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 Tech Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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 Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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

Crafting with Courtney: Window Paper Stars

1:00pm–1:00pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us to make magical Paper Window Stars to brighten the short, cold month.  Courtney will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming

4:00pm–6:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.

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

Strategies for a Smarter College Search

6:30pm–8:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The college search continues to become more complex, making it harder for families to identify right-fit schools.

Mental Health Board

7:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

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

One on One Tech Help

7:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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 "Middle Grades" group

Who Would Win Book 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: Books & Writing
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Snack, chat, read, and defend your favorites as we debate the winner in an animal fight from the Who Would Win series. 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 "Young Adults" group

Spicy Snack Challenge

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Can you handle the heat? Push your boundaries and try some snacks ranging from mild to spicy!
 

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Food Allergies

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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 Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Encouraged
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

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.  Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.  

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

Bilingual Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Designated for pre-kindergartners. 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.**