This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafting Club: Stamp Carving 6:00pm–7:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafting Club: Stamp Carving 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: With just a pencil and an eraser, turn your design into a custom-made stamp.This event will take place at the Park District of Forest Park administration building at 7501 Harrison St.
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.**
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 "Older Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Crafting with Courtney: Window Paper Stars 1:00pm–1:00pm Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Crafting with Courtney: Window Paper Stars 1:00pm–1:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us to make magical Paper Window Stars to brighten the short, cold month. Courtney will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.
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 "Young Adults" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Book Bedazzling 3:00pm–4:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Book Bedazzling 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: We bring the jewels, you bring the book – or anything else you’d like bedazzled! Stop by the YA Lounge to add a little sparkle to your bookshelf.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Teen Take & Make: Lucky Star Jars All Day Young Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Teen Take & Make: Lucky Star Jars All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Event Details: Fill a jar with origami stars - make a wish on each one! Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Sensory Seek & Find Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Sensory Seek & Find Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own seek & find pouch in your favorite theme with a sensory-satisfying twist. Designed for Grades K-3
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 "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!
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 Mar 8 2026 Sun Small Scenes, Big Stories: Forest Park Dioramas Kickoff Program 2:00pm–3:30pm Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 8 2026 Sun Small Scenes, Big Stories: Forest Park Dioramas Kickoff Program 2:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get ready to think small and dream big.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 15 2026 Sun Craft Swap 2:00am–4:00pm All Ages Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 15 2026 Sun Craft Swap 2:00am–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Join the Library for a craft supply swap! How:
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Diorama Reception 6:30pm–8:00pm All Ages Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Diorama Reception 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Diorama receptionSee more info
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.
