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Period Product Donation Drive

All Day 5/26–5/31
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Library will be holding a period product drive during the month of May.

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

Pickleball with the Library

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us at the Park District for Pickleball with the Library! All skill levels are welcome. We’ll start with a brief introduction to the rules and techniques, then enjoy open play. Come ready to learn, play, and have a great time!

This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Teen Pop Culture Trivia Night

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Test your pop culture knowledge and win a prize!

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 "Middle Grades" group

Chess 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: 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 "Adults" group

Narcan Training

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,822 opioid-related deaths in 2023.

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

Northstar Support Hours

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
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

DIY Fidgets Event

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new fidgets that work best for your needs! We'll have supplies to make several different options.

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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 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

12:30pm–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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Be a Scientist! Earth Science Lab

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Be a science detective and explore earth science through a variety of interactive stations. Designed for Grades 4-6.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

This is the monthly meeting of the Forest Park Board of Health.

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

Animals Around the World Show

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Meet some real "Wonders of the Wild" up close and personal! You'll have the opportunity to meet animals from all over the world, including our very special guest Rico the Sloth.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
This event is in the "Young Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us at Reiger Park to kickoff the summer season!

We will have activities and snacks. 

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
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Pride Rubber Duck Decorating Contest *KIT AVAILABLE*

All Day
Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community
Event Details:

Show off your Pride and your creativity in our rubber duck challenge. Pick up a kit in YS (while supplies last!) with a rubber duck and colorful supplies to get you started, or use your own.

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
This event is in the "Young Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

All Ages Bird Watching at Thatcher Woods: Learning About Birds

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Open
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Birds invite us in to the wonderful natural world all around us. During this evening walk and talk we'll introduce some of our resident nesting birds. It takes nothing more than open eyes and ears to enjoy birds.

Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us as Arrayscape Gaming presents: Minecraft - Island Survival Test! Your crew encountered a storm out at sea and left you shipwrecked on a nearby island. Put your skills to the test to survive! Designed for grades 5-7

Reptile Den Animal Showcase

4:00pm–5:00pm
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

If you love Shelly, you're really going to be "wild" about today's guests.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

is is the monthly meeting of the Forest Park Board of Health.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

KPOP Demon Hunters Dance Class

11:00am–12:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Movies and Music
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Calling all KPOP Demon Hunter fans! Join dance instructor Lauren Sheng-Chan as she teaches dance moves to the iconic song "Soda Pop" by the Saja Boys! Designed for grades 5-7