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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: Books & Writing, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  Book Discussion - Inciting Joy by Ross Gay

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

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 "Young Adults" group.

Finals Study Hall

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Education & Learning
Event Details:

Study for your finals at the library! We provide snacks, research tools, and calming activities to give your brain a break.

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 "Young Adults" group.
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits
Event Details:

Show us your original character from Roblox! Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Manga Diorama

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Create your own Manga Diorama that will have a pop-out effect. Designed for grades 3 to 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.**

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

Storytime Rocks! Summer Concert

11:00am - 11:45am
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, Movies and Music, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Rock, bop, and bounce to music inspired by Elvis and the recent Lilo & Stitch movie and welcome in another summer of storytime! Designed for ages 6 and under.

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Libraries Rock Party in the Park

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 147
Event Details:

Join us for the summer reading kickoff party at Rieger Park!

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

Family Storytime at Popelka Park

11:00am - 11:30pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Enjoy the fresh air and stop by our family storytime at Popelka Park. We will meet at the library should there be inclement weather. We encourage attendees to sign up so we can notify you of any last-minute weather-related changes of location.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Embark on an epic castle siege! Scale the castle walls, outsmart devious traps, and defeat fearsome monsters. Explore ancient dungeons filled with puzzles, traps, and hidden riches. Choose your side, attacker, or defender, and claim victory!

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.

Pride Tie Dye Party

9:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Kick off the start of Pride Month on the patio of the library and make a tie dye t-shirt to showcase your colors!  Tie dye supplies included but bring your own white, pre-washed garmet to dye. One garment per person. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sensory-Friendly Family Film: Sing 2

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Scrappy director Buster Moon takes his new stars on the road to launch their biggest spectacle yet. Unfortunately, it's going to require finding reclusive legend Clay Calloway and convincing him to come out of retirement to help launch the show.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Music Science Mashup Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get hands-on with the science of sound with activities that mash up music and science. Designed for ages 6-8.

Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids Puzzle Face-Off

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Face off in a jigsaw puzzle battle to be the first to complete (or the closest to completion) before time runs out. Prizes will be rewarded to the winning team.  Designed for ages 6-10.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a fun craft with your neighbors! We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.

Each month this summer, we will have a different craft to try.

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

Zap! Storytime at the Brookfield Zoo

10:30am - 11:15am
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Make memories by joining us for an outdoor storytime at Brookfield Zoo's Hamill Family Plaza! The storytime is free but you will need to pay Zoo admission.

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

Family Storytime at Popelka Park

11:00am - 11:30pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Enjoy the fresh air and stop by our family storytime at Popelka Park. We will meet at the library should there be inclement weather. We encourage attendees to sign up so we can notify you of any last-minute weather-related changes of location.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

K-Pop Dance Class

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: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come learn a K-Pop class with Mikayla from K-Pop dance team aXis! 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.**

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mystery Book Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We love mystery novels.  Join us!  New members welcome.