This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Agatha Christie: Woman of Mystery 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Agatha Christie: Woman of Mystery 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: Nearly everyone is familiar with the works of British author Agatha Christie, particularly gems like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None. But what’s not so well-known is Agatha Christie herself.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 3 2026 Sun Jane Eyre: Spring Book Discussion 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 3 2026 Sun Jane Eyre: Spring Book Discussion 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Jane Eyre: Spring Book Discussion - in person!
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Fan Fest 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Fan Fest 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Lower Level Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Our annual celebration of comics, fandom, and pop culture returns with a theme inspired by the smash hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. Come meet authors and artists, or browse original and fandom-inspired art from our vendors.
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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed 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 20 2026 Wed 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 "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.
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.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Meet the Author: Donna Barba Higuera (The Last Cuentista) 4:00pm–5:30pm Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Meet the Author: Donna Barba Higuera (The Last Cuentista) 4:00pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet Donna Barba Higuera, Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author of The Last Cuentista series (as well as the Ramón and El Cucuy books for younger readers), and hear about her newest
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 7 2026 Sun Silent Reading Gathering 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 7 2026 Sun Silent Reading Gathering 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: It’s the return of the Silent Reading Gathering! Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together at the Roos Pavillion behind the Roos Recreation Center. There is shade and seating.&nb
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Nature Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Nature Book Group 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. Please join us for a lively conversation!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome. June 20th The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-OlsenAvailable in large print & Audiobook CD formats.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 5 2026 Sun Silent Reading Gathering 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 5 2026 Sun Silent Reading Gathering 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: It’s the return of the Silent Reading Gathering! Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together at the Roos Pavillion behind the Roos Recreation Center. There is shade and seating.&nb
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2026 Tue What to Read this Summer at U3 Coffee 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2026 Tue What to Read this Summer at U3 Coffee 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get the scoop on some great books to read this summer at U3 Coffee.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Book Discussion: Breaking the Age Code 1:00pm–2:30pm Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Book Discussion: Breaking the Age Code 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join a book discussion to explore how our positive and negative thoughts/beliefs on aging actually impact our health and well-being. The author of this book reports that positive beliefs about our own aging can increase our lives.&
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome. July 18th The Leper of Saint Giles by Ellis PetersAvailable in ebook, e-audiobook, and Audiobook CD formats.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2026 Sun Silent Reading Gathering 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2026 Sun Silent Reading Gathering 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: It’s the return of the Silent Reading Gathering! Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together at the Roos Pavillion behind the Roos Recreation Center. There is shade and seating.&nb
Aug 15 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Registration Encouraged Aug 15 2026 Sat Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome. August 15th A Test of Wills by Charles ToddAvailable in large print, e-audiobook, and audiobook CD formats.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Nature Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Nature Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Nature Book Group is offered in partnership with the Trailside Museum. Please join us for a lively conversation!
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.
