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Book Buzz Author Talk

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome author and historian Ann Durkin Keating as she talks about some of Chicago’s most notable historical events.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Collective Silent Reading

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together in the cool atmosphere of Robert’s Westside.  

Robert's Westside:  7321 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Book Tasting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Nature Book Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This inquisitive book group meets every two months in partnership with the Trailside Museum.

The program on Thursday, April 17 will be held at the Trailside Museum from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

 

Spring Break

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

How To Make a Zine About Music

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, Books & Writing, Movies and Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to both make a zine and the basics of music journalism. Participants will leave with their own self-made publication. We will have special guest Stuti Sharma leading this program. Designed for grades 5-7.

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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.

Clio's Chroniclers Book Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Clio was the Greek muse of history, who is responsible for preserving memory and all the knowledge that comes from discoveries of the past.  The history group is an eclectic group of individuals interested in all aspects of history,

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Social Circle: Local Author Hannah Baker

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Older Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  Local Author Hannah Baker

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Family, Kids, Young Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  Field Trip to the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Book Tasting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Young Adult Lounge
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Pop-up Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Family, Pre-K
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a pop-up storytime featuring stories, music, and a little movement. Designed for pre-kindergarteners.

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.

Mystery Book Group

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clio's Chroniclers Book Group

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

Clio was the Greek muse of history, who is responsible for preserving memory and all the knowledge that comes from discoveries of the past.  The history group is an eclectic group of individuals interested in all aspects of history,

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, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Today's Topic:  Local Author Kathryn Atwood - Remembering the Women of the World Wars

Memorial Day Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

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 "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.

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.
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Libraries Rock Book Share

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a summer reading event! We will give you the scoop on the hot books of the summer, some music themed books and how to participate in summer reading.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

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.