This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Craft and Chat: Diamond Bookmarks 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Older Adults Full Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Craft and Chat: Diamond Bookmarks 7:00pm–8:30pm Full Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us to make Diamond Bookmarks to celebrate National Library Week. We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Make a Marble Maze! 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids, Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Make a Marble Maze! 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Using recycled materials, craft your very own marble run and show off your engineering skills! Challenge yourself to build the longest, fastest, or most creative maze possible! Designed for grades 3 and older.
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 Apr 25 2026 Sat El Día de los Niños, El Día de Los Libros Celebration 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat El Día de los Niños, El Día de Los Libros Celebration 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, Community, Crafts & DIY, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate Children's Book Day with a game, giveaways, snacks, and crafts you can make, or take to go. We will have snacks and drinks. Designed for children 12 and under and their families. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies Food Allergy Disclaimer Text. 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 "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 "All Ages" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Huichol Art 3:00pm–4:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Huichol Art 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn about and create Huichol art with guest artist Fannie Medina from Creative Vida. There is limited seating for this activity, Please register for the Huichol art. The program will be in the Austin Room. 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 Apr 29 2026 Wed DIY Slime 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed DIY Slime 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: With three simple ingredients (and some food coloring) you can easily make your own slime! Try it out today at the library.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Art in the Lounge: Ruth Asawa 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Art in the Lounge: Ruth Asawa 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, we’ll make miniature sculptures in the style of Ruth Asawa.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Teen Take & Make: DIY Chai All Day Young Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Teen Take & Make: DIY Chai 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: Chai is a spiced tea blending black tea with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves, typically sweetened and served hot with milk. This comforting beverage originates in India and can be easily mixed at home!
This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Crafting Club: Fidget Toy Buffet 6:00pm–7:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Crafting Club: Fidget Toy Buffet 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Beat boredom with homemade fidget toys! Make your own fidget spinner, stress ball, or paper kaleidoscope.This event will take place at the Park District of Forest Park administration building at 7501 Harrison St.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 14 2026 Thu No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags 5:30pm–6:30pm Family, Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 14 2026 Thu No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags 5:30pm–6:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Show off your upcycling skills by turning one of your old t-shirts into a tote bag, and then decorate it with fabric markers! Limited shirts will be provided, bring your own to guarantee a bag you will love!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 15 2026 Fri Wooden Letter Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 15 2026 Fri Wooden Letter Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Decorate wooden letters with positive sayings and/or drawings. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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.**
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 May 29 2026 Fri DIY Fidgets Event 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 29 2026 Fri DIY Fidgets Event 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new fidgets that work best for your needs! We'll have supplies to make several different options. 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 "Middle Grades" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Make a Bug Hotel 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Make a Bug Hotel 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create bug hotels to help various garden insects using earth friendly and recycled materials. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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 "Middle Grades" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Nature Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Nature Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Can you build the tallest structure or the smallest one? Find out during this challenge where we use clay and sticks as our building materials. Grades 3 to 5. 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 Jul 2 2026 Thu Craft and Chat: Tree of Life in Twine 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Craft and Chat: Tree of Life in Twine 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us to make Trees of Life to celebrate the wonders around us. We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 3 2026 Fri Nature Weaving 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 3 2026 Fri Nature Weaving 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: Make a unique weaving using yarn, sticks, faux flowers, and other items. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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.**
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 "All Ages" group Jul 24 2026 Fri Sun Prints 12:30pm–2:30pm All Ages Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 24 2026 Fri Sun Prints 12:30pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Elaine Luther teaches us how to capture objects in a moment in time with artistic blueprints. Create imagery on paper without drawing.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 24 2026 Fri Chia Seed Slime 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 24 2026 Fri Chia Seed Slime 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create some earth friendly slime using chia seeds, water, cornstarch, and food coloring. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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.**
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.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Sep 12 2026 Sat Miniature Bookcase Making with Catherine Suchy 10:00am–12:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Sep 12 2026 Sat Miniature Bookcase Making with Catherine Suchy 10:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Delight in creating your own miniature bookshelf in this guided lesson by Catherine Suchy. Designed for grades 5-7.
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.
