This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Pond Exploration at the Trailside Museum of Natural History 2:00pm–2:30pm 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 Apr 2 2026 Thu Pond Exploration at the Trailside Museum of Natural History 2:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Community, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Hands-on learning with the Trailside Museum of Natural History. Learn about the ecosystems of ponds and how we can protect them. We'll be meeting at the museum. Be on time so you don't miss the fun!
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 "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 10 2026 Fri LEGO Your Library Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Family, Kids This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 10 2026 Fri LEGO Your Library Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Event Details: In honor of this year's National Library Week we're channeling our inner master builders and constructing our dream library versions. Designed for kids in grades K-3.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Mario LEGO Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Mario LEGO Building Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Try to build your favorite character or object from Mario for fun. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Make a Marble Maze! 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 Apr 24 2026 Fri Make a Marble Maze! 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Using recycled materials, craft your very own marble run and show off your engineering skills! Challenge yourself to build the longest, fastest, or most creative maze possible! Designed for grades 3 and older.
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.
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.
