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.**
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 22 2026 Fri Manga Drawing Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group May 22 2026 Fri Manga Drawing Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to draw manga with Vi, an instructor from the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago. Designed for grades 5-7. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Be a Scientist! Earth Science Lab 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 Jun 2 2026 Tue Be a Scientist! Earth Science Lab 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Be a science detective and explore earth science through a variety of interactive stations. Designed for Grades 4-6.
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.
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 12 2026 Fri Slushies in a Bag 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Slushies in a Bag 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Food, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own tasty frozen treat using fruit juice, salt, and ice cubes. 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 Stick Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Stick 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 "Middle Grades" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older. Image courtesy of tanrica on Pixabay
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 "Middle Grades" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jul 12 2026 Sun Family Lakota Necklace-Making Workshop with Starr Chief Eagle 4:00pm–5:00pm Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jul 12 2026 Sun Family Lakota Necklace-Making Workshop with Starr Chief Eagle 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join Chief Starr Eagle, member of the Rosebud Sioux tribe, in this Lakota art workshop.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Zap! Storytime at the Zoo with Ms. Susan 10:30am–11:00am Family, Kids, Pre-K Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Zap! Storytime at the Zoo with Ms. Susan 10:30am–11:00am Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet us at the Brookfield Zoo's Hamill Family Pavilion for an interactive storytime with Ms. Susan that combines stories with animal facts!
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 23 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 23 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older.
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.**
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 Jul 29 2026 Wed Party in the USA Craft Day 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Jul 29 2026 Wed Party in the USA Craft Day 3:30pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, History & Genealogy, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: How did kids play 250 years ago? We'll party like it's 1776 with craft stations and activities inspired by the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Come for the crafts, stay for the birthday cake.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come in to practice your skills or face off against other interested players. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades 4 and older.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Aug 13 2026 Thu Upcycled Fashion Challenge 5:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Aug 13 2026 Thu Upcycled Fashion Challenge 5:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Design and create various clothing items using recyclable and repurposed 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.**
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.
