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!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 17 2026 Sun Kite-Making with the Chinese Cultural Institute 2:00pm–3:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 17 2026 Sun Kite-Making with the Chinese Cultural Institute 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Event Details: In honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander month, we're collaborating with the Chinese Cultural Institute of Chicago on this art that ties in with historical and cultural tradition.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 18 2026 Mon Fairy Garden Take and Make Kit *KITS AVAILABLE* All Day Kids, Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 18 2026 Mon Fairy Garden Take and Make Kit *KITS AVAILABLE* All Day Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Make & Take Kits Registration Encouraged Event Details: Indulge in the whimsy of starting your own fairy garden! Designed for grades 5-7. Kit contains small pieces, not suitable for under 5 years old.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Tai Chi 9:30am–10:30am Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 18 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 18 2026 Mon Beginning Tai Chi 10:30am–11:30am Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 18 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 18 2026 Mon Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 18 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.
May 18 2026 Mon Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees 7:00pm–9:00pm May 18 2026 Mon Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Retro Gaming 5:00pm–7:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Retro Gaming 5:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Blast to the past with retro gaming on our Retron console!
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue SPED Caregiver Connections 6:30pm–7:30pm Family, Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue SPED Caregiver Connections 6:30pm–7:30pm Open 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 May 19 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Older Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Event Details: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Open 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 "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Death and Dinuguan: A Night with Mia P. Manansala 7:00pm–8:30pm Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Death and Dinuguan: A Night with Mia P. Manansala 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Mia P. Manansala is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and badass women. She is a multi-award-winning author, using humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 21 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 21 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 21 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 May 21 2026 Thu Potty Training Workshop (Virtual Option Available for registrants) 6:30pm–7:30pm Family Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group May 21 2026 Thu Potty Training Workshop (Virtual Option Available for registrants) 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Worried about potty training? Pick up some trips from the Oh, Crap! potty training method. Childcare will be provided courtesy of the Collaboration for Early Childhood.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 22 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 22 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 22 2026 Fri Manga Drawing Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 22 2026 Fri Manga Drawing Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to draw manga with Vi, an instructor from the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago. Designed for grades 5-7. 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.**