Upcoming Events

Are you a teen in grades 8-12? Do you need service or volunteer hours? Do you just love the Library and want to put your stamp on it? Join us for our monthly Service Club!

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.

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!!!

Are you the ultimate Street Fighter champion? Bring your friends and battle in this thrilling video game challenge! Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th.

Come to this presentation to hear from Legal Aid Chicago's outreach attorneys about how they can help you with your legal needs for free.  At Legal Aid Chicago, it is our vision that poverty will not be an impediment to justice in Cook County

Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work.

Babybugs Storytime features music, movement, and short segments to keep busy babies and toddlers interested. Come to listen and play!

As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open after storytime from 11:30-12:30  as a designated snack space.

Join us for another Big Art Night!

Get hands on and create with fun activities for all ages. 

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.
 

Decorate recycled paper towel tubes to create a desktop organizer for holding pens and pencils.

Make your own light-up plush wishing star using simple sewing skills. Designed for grades 3 and 4.

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.  

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.  

We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and under.  Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. 

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.

A deceptively simple art project with wow factor no matter what your drawing or painting skills are. Note: since we are working with paint, there is a chance for mess! Designed for ages 5-8. 

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.
 

As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open from 11:30-12:30 PM as a designated snack space.

Today's Topic: Tech Empowerment with Xandi - Buying and Selling Online

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28 to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.

Welcome to the ultimate pasta party, where every twirl of your fork brings you closer to creamy bliss! In this class, we’ll unlock the secrets behind the iconic Fettuccine Alfredo, a dish that’s as indulgent as it is irresistible. 

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!!!