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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Spring Equinox Celebration 4:00pm–5:30pm Kids, Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Spring Equinox Celebration 4:00pm–5:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate the spring equinox with us by making milk carton bird feeders, seed bombs and launchers, and miniature tornadoes in a bottle! Suitable for grades 3 and older.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Making Native Gardens Easy 2:00pm–3:00pm Family, Kids, Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Making Native Gardens Easy 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get everyone involved this spring to make a native garden and spend some time outdoors. Wyatt Widmer gives tips on how to make things easy and fun for the whole family.
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 "Young Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Teen Take & Make: Seed Bombs All Day Young Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Teen Take & Make: Seed Bombs All Day Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits, Nature & Gardening Event Details: Celebrate Earth Month by making a little ball of gardening goodness. Seed bombs are small balls of soil, clay, and seeds, often native wildflowers, designed to be tossed into neglected areas to promote plant growth.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Nature Book Group: The Great River 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Nature Book Group: The Great River 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Nature Book Group is offered in partnership with the Trailside Museum. Please join us for a lively conversation!
This event is in the "Pre-K" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Storytime with Shelly 11:00am–11:30am Pre-K Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Pre-K" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Storytime with Shelly 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Pre-K Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: In honor of Shelly and Earth Day, we are learning all about turtles and their habitats through stories. There will be a special guest appearance from "Big Shelly." Designed for kids ages 5 and younger.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Seed Planting 3:00pm–5:00pm Family, All Ages Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Seed Planting 3:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day at the Library! Stop by the library anytime between 3pm and 5pm to plant a seed. You will take home your planting to watch it grow! This drop-in activity is open to all ages while supplies last.
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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Animals Around the World Show 6:30pm–7:30pm Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Animals Around the World Show 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet some real "Wonders of the Wild" up close and personal! You'll have the opportunity to meet animals from all over the world, including our very special guest Rico the Sloth.
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.
Dec 25 2026 Fri Christmas All Day Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Dec 31 2026 Thu New Year's Eve All Day Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
Jan 1 2027 Fri New Year's Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Forest Park Public Library Description: The Library is closed today.
