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Salt Art Jars

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
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, colorful art using food coloring, dried flowers, and salt. 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Winter Solstice Lantern-making and Parade

4:00pm–5:00pm
Family, Kids, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Austin Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Decorate a paper lantern and we'll parade our creations around the library to shed a little light on the winter. Bring your lantern home for a nice glow on the longest night of the year. Designed for kids of all ages and their families.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Relaxation Zone: coloring and sticker collage

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM, Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Is the holiday season feeling a little TOO busy? Revisit your inner little kid and join us for coloring and sticker collaging for mindfulness (and peace of mind). Designed for grades 5 and up.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Forest Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today for the holiday. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Winter/Flower Themed Wall Hangings

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
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 your own winter or flower themed wall hangings to brighten your space. 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 "Middle Grades" group

Fandom Art Competition

01/04/2026 @ 9:00am–01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Crafts & DIY, STEAM, Movies and Music
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

What's your favorite fandom? We're taking fan art submissions all this week. Submissions will be displayed at the library and voted on. Our top scorer will get a gift card to Blick Art Supply so they can continue to make fantastic art!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Minecraft LEGO Building Challenge

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Minecraft meets LEGO in this building challenge. Test your skills as we try to build various items from the Minecraft games and the movie. 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 "Middle Grades" group

Beginner's Crochet Class

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
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:

Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Zap! Winter Storytime with the Brookfield Zoo

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Pre-K
Open
Registration Encouraged
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

Beginner's Crochet Class

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
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:

Learn how to do a chain and a few stitches in this beginner's crochet class. 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 "Kids" group

Math Magicians Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Acrylic Paint Scraping Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle Grades
Open
Registration Encouraged
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 "Kids" group

Math Magicians Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sensory Seek & Find Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration Encouraged
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 "Kids" group

Math Magicians Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.