This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Finger knit, Knit, or Crochet for Fun 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Finger knit, Knit, or Crochet for Fun 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Education & Learning, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Try out finger knitting, crochet, and knitting as you sip some tea and have a snack. Feel free to bring any projects you are working on too. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat International Snacks with Universal Yums 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 24 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!
Jan 30 2026 Fri Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–7:00pm Closing Jan 30 2026 Fri Closing Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–7:00pm Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will close early to get ready for an after-hours all ages program.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue A History of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue A History of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: In celebration of Black History Month, the Historical Society of Forest Park and the Forest Park Public Library have partnered up to bring by an archivist from the Chicago Public Library for an illuminating presentation on the history of
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Acrylic Paint Scraping Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Acrylic Paint Scraping Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create unique art by layering acrylic paint and scraping it. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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 Feb 13 2026 Fri Improv Mixer and Standup Showcase 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Older Adults Cancelled Closed Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Cancelled Improv Mixer and Standup Showcase 6:00pm–8:00pm Closed Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Good times ahead! The Improv Mixer at BABS Comedy Club is a series of fun, ice-breaker games to create a playful and party-like atmosphere. At 8pm, all Mixer participants get free admission to the Stand up Showcase.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Art & Flo 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Art & Flo 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Art&Flo, in partnership with the Liberated Arts Movement, is an opportunity to connect and create in community. Unlike typical paint and sip classes, everyone will be encouraged to design their own pieces and go with the flow.
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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair 2:00pm–4:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged 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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We celebrate Black History Month with a showcase of local Black authors and artists. There will be face painting, snacks, and a drawing for a book bundle. Designed for children of all ages and their families
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Winter Reading Book Buzz 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Winter Reading Book Buzz 4:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Do you love talking about books with other readers and the FPPL librarians? Join us for our Winter Reading Book Buzz at local hotspot, Casa Humilde. Library staff will present titles we’re excited about, and we’ll all talk bo
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries' Present: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries' Present: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Event Details: Registration: https://bit.ly/ILPStine
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat International Snacks with Universal Yums 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 28 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 "All Ages" group Mar 6 - 13 2026 Craft Swap Supply Drop Off All Day 3/6–3/13 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 6 - 13 2026 Craft Swap Supply Drop Off All Day 3/6–3/13 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Join us for a craft supply swap on Sunday, March 15 from 2-4 pm!Sign UpHave craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Join the Library for a craft supply swap!
Apr 3 2026 Fri Staff In-Service Day All Day Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Spring Break All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Spring Break All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
May 24 2026 Sun Memorial Day Sunday All Day Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Memorial Day Sunday All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Sep 6 2026 Sun Labor Day Sunday All Day Closing Sep 6 2026 Sun Closing Labor Day Sunday All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Oct 2 2026 Fri Staff In-Service Day All Day Closing Oct 2 2026 Fri Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Nov 25 2026 Wed Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–5:00pm Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will close early at 5 pm.
Nov 26 2026 Thu Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Dec 24 2026 Thu Christmas Eve All Day Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Dec 25 2026 Fri Christmas All Day Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
