This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue SPED Caregiver Connections 6:30pm–7:30pm Family, Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue SPED Caregiver Connections 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: If you are the parent or caregiver of a student who uses special education services and/or is looking to network with families who use special education services, this might be the meetup for you.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Beyond the Headlines: Media Bias and Filter Bubbles (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Beyond the Headlines: Media Bias and Filter Bubbles (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Uncover how media outlets reflect different political and cultural perspectives—and how algorithms reinforce those views.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas All Day Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve All Day Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library will be closed today for the holiday.
This event is in the "Family" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Neighborhood Baby Shower 11:00am–12:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Neighborhood Baby Shower 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: Are you ringing in the new year with a new baby? Are you expecting one later this year? We'd love to celebrate you and give you a chance to network with other new and expectant parents.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Manifesting Dreams: A Vision Board Workshop for Empowered Parents and Caregivers 10:00am–11:30am Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Manifesting Dreams: A Vision Board Workshop for Empowered Parents and Caregivers 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning Event Details: Embark on a transformative journey with us as we delve into the art of manifesting dreams through the power of vision boards.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Home Cheesemaking 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Home Cheesemaking 2:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Learning, Food Registration Encouraged Event Details: Like good cheese? Ever thought about making it yourself? Well, you can, and Mark Lyons, an experienced home cheesemaker, will show you how!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Streaming, Borrowing, and Sharing: Accessing Media Online (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Streaming, Borrowing, and Sharing: Accessing Media Online (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Want to watch movies, read books, or listen to music online? Learn how to use free library apps like Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, and explore other popular services.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Zap! Winter Storytime with the Brookfield Zoo 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Pre-K Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Zap! Winter Storytime with the Brookfield Zoo 11:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Brookfield Zoo visits the library for a special storytime about animals in winter followed by a special craft to take home. Designed for Pre-K.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Interview Clothing Pop-Up Shop and Resume Review 12:00pm–5:00pm Young Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Interview Clothing Pop-Up Shop and Resume Review 12:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Education & Learning Event Details: Getting ready to apply for summer jobs? Make sure you're giving your best first impression by polishing your resume with a librarian and equipping yourself with a primo interview fit.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Scholarships, Grants & Loans 5:00pm–6:30pm Young Adults, Adults Open Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Scholarships, Grants & Loans 5:00pm–6:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue A History of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue A History of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: In celebration of Black History Month, the Historical Society of Forest Park and the Forest Park Public Library have partnered up to bring by an archivist from the Chicago Public Library for an illuminating presentation on the history of
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Strategies for a Smarter College Search 6:30pm–8:00pm Young Adults, Adults Open Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Strategies for a Smarter College Search 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: The college search continues to become more complex, making it harder for families to identify right-fit schools.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed AI and Your Privacy: How to Stay in Control (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed AI and Your Privacy: How to Stay in Control (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Artificial intelligence tools are everywhere — from chatbots to photo editors to writing assistants — but they often collect more information than most people realize.