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 "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 "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 "Kids" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Smarter Bees Homework Help *Sign-up required* 3:45pm–4:45pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Smarter Bees Homework Help *Sign-up required* 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Education & Learning Event Details: This program offers support for students to work on their homework in math, reading, and writing in a small group format. A caring team member will answer questions, and assist with homework completion during each session.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 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 Feb 17 2026 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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Wild City; Human Ecosystem 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Wild City; Human Ecosystem 6:30pm–7:45pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: In partnership with the Forest Park Garden Club, the Forest Park Public Library brings Wyatt E. Coyote to the library to give a film assisted presentation on how Humans and their ecosystems can be good for each other.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri AARP Driver Safety Course Part 1 11:00am–3:00pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri AARP Driver Safety Course Part 1 11:00am–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: The AARP Driver Safety Course costs $25 for non AARP Members and $20 for AARP members.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue AARP Driver Safety Course Part 2 11:00am–3:00pm Adults, Older Adults This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue AARP Driver Safety Course Part 2 11:00am–3:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Education & Learning Event Details: The AARP Driver Safety Course costs $25 for non AARP Members and $20 for AARP members.
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.
