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 "Kids" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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 Feb 13 2026 Fri Acrylic Paint Scraping Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Acrylic Paint Scraping Art 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: 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 Feb 16 2026 Mon Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Sensory Seek & Find Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Sensory Seek & Find Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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 Feb 23 2026 Mon Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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.
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.
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.
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.
