This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 8 2026 Fri Disney Illusion Island Gaming 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 8 2026 Fri Disney Illusion Island Gaming 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Help find three magical books to save the island of Monoth or try out different modes as we play Disney Illusion Island on the Switch 2. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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 "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Fan Fest 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Fan Fest 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm Open 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 "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat KPop Dance Class 2:30pm–3:00pm All Ages Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat KPop Dance Class 2:30pm–3:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Put your best Huntr/x foot forward! Mikayla Wolford from the local KPop dance group aXis will teach us some Kpop dance basics.Space in this class is limited!
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Fan Fest Cosplay Parade 3:30pm–4:00pm All Ages Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Fan Fest Cosplay Parade 3:30pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate your favorite characters and the crafting spirit! Wear your cosplay best to this year's Fan Fest and earn prize drawing entries to win a KPop Demon Hunters standee.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Tai Chi 9:30am–10:30am Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Tai Chi 9:30am–10:30am Open 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 May 11 2026 Mon Beginning Tai Chi 10:30am–11:30am Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Beginning Tai Chi 10:30am–11:30am Open 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 "Middle Grades" group May 11 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 11 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Open 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 May 11 2026 Mon Choose Your Own Adventure Board Game Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 11 2026 Mon Choose Your Own Adventure Board Game Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Registration Encouraged Event Details: Play one of our new YS collection board games: Choose Your Own Adventure - House of Danger! Designed for grades 5-7.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 10:00am–10:30am Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 10:00am–10:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Adult Study 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Career Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 10:30am–11:00am Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 10:30am–11:00am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Adult Study 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Career Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 11:00am–11:30am Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Adult Study 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Career Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 11:30am–12:00pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 11:30am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Adult Study 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Career Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 12:00pm–12:30pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Meet with an Employment Specialist 12:00pm–12:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Adult Study 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Career Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity 12:30pm–2:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Registration Encouraged Event Details: Give back with friends & the Library at Beyond Hunger in Oak Park.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity 3:00pm–5:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Beyond Hunger Service Opportunity 3:00pm–5:30pm Open 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 "Young Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Crafting Club: Fidget Toy Buffet 6:00pm–7:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Crafting Club: Fidget Toy Buffet 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Beat boredom with homemade fidget toys! Make your own fidget spinner, stress ball, or paper kaleidoscope.This event will take place at the Park District of Forest Park administration building at 7501 Harrison St.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Tabletop Game Night 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Tabletop Game Night 6:30pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged 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.
May 13 2026 Wed Forest Park Board of Health: Well-Being Wednesday 7:00pm–8:15pm May 13 2026 Wed Forest Park Board of Health: Well-Being Wednesday 7:00pm–8:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting A monthly wellness workshop held by the Forest Park Board of Health.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Open 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 "Middle Grades" group May 14 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 14 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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 "Middle Grades" group May 14 2026 Thu No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags 5:30pm–6:30pm Family, Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 14 2026 Thu No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags 5:30pm–6:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Show off your upcycling skills by turning one of your old t-shirts into a tote bag, and then decorate it with fabric markers! Limited shirts will be provided, bring your own to guarantee a bag you will love!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri Northstar Support Hours 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Older Adults Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri Northstar Support Hours 10:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Invest in yourself with Northstar Literacy
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 15 2026 Fri Wooden Letter Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 15 2026 Fri Wooden Letter Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Decorate wooden letters with positive sayings and/or drawings. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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 May 16 2026 Sat International Snacks with Universal Yums 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat International Snacks with Universal Yums 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food Registration Encouraged Event Details: Try international snacks with a box from Universal Yums! We will learn about other countries while trying the unique snacks and treats. Try something new and maybe even find a new favorite!