This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon (Audio)book club for kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon (Audio)book club for kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Closed Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: No need to read the book in advance! This is for kids who love reading, but feel like they're too old for storytime. Unwind in one of our cushy beanbag chairs, draw, or just chill while we listen to a book in the background.
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 "Middle Grades" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Who Would Win Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Who Would Win Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Snack, chat, read, and defend your favorites as we debate the winner in an animal fight from the Who Would Win series. 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Book Tasting 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Book Tasting 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Nature Book Group: The Comfort of Crows: a backyard year 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Nature Book Group: The Comfort of Crows: a backyard year 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Nature Book Group is offered in partnership with the Trailside Museum. Join us for a lively discussion!Books for the Nature Book Group will be available one month before the next meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.February 21st TBD Michael Connelly Book
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
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 10 - 16 2026 Book Donation Drive All Day 4/10–4/16 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 10 - 16 2026 Book Donation Drive All Day 4/10–4/16 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Event Details: The Library will be accepting book donations for the 2026 Spring Book Sale happening on April 18 and April 19.Donations can be dropped off between April 10-16. We will not accept book donations at any other time.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Book Sale 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Book Sale 11:00am–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 18 (11-4) and Sunday, April 19 (1:30-4:30).
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Book Sale 1:30pm–4:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Book Sale 1:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Event Details: The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 18 (11-4) and Sunday, April 19 (1:30-4:30).
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.
